NSSF-adjusted NICS FBI background checks grew 16.7% last month to 1,294,123 from 1,109,087, and were up 17.6% year to date at 2,465,601 compared to 2,097,247. The results were boosted by accelerated purchases in VA, where it was feared the state legislature would pass restrictive gun control laws, driving 25,601 more checks this year than last. Alabama and Minnesota also contributed to ... Log in to view full article.