NSSF-adjusted FBI background checks increased 10.0% in October to 1,105,335 from 1,005,062 last year, its sixth month of year-over-year gains. The NSSF’s adjusted NICS checks back out background checks for concealed carry weapons permits and checks from active CCW permit databases to more accurately reflect gun sales. NSSF noted that some of the increase is likely due to AL and MN starting to require a ... Log in to view full article.