NSSF-adjusted FBI background checks gained 4.0% in Dec. to 1,553,965 from 1,494,087 in 2018, the eighth straight month of year-over-year gains, and were up 0.6% for the year to 13,199,172 compared to 13,116,005. The NSSF’s adjusted NICS checks back out background checks for concealed carry weapons permits and checks from active ... Log in to view full article.