Take Note - Similar setup to NJ with a state-required “NICS” instead of just going to the federal NICS.
May see some legislation arise out of this that effectively means “State NICS not available? Ok, instant pass” to put the “hurt” on the State instead of the people:
… Though the background checks are done federally, the state is still required to process background checks and has been unable to do so since the cyberattack on Aug. 24.
“Nevada was designated by the FBI as a full Point of Contact state in November 1998; therefore, backgrounds cannot circumvent the state and go directly to the FBI,” the memo said. …
