Louisiana Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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In Louisiana, who is responsible for conducting background checks before a gun purchase?

The Department of Public Safety
Local police departments
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Licensed gun dealers

The correct answer is: The Federal Bureau of Investigation

In Louisiana, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is responsible for conducting background checks before a gun purchase. This is because the FBI operates the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), which is used by licensed gun dealers to determine if a person is eligible to purchase a firearm. Option A is incorrect because the Department of Public Safety in Louisiana does not handle background checks for gun purchases. Option B is incorrect because while local police departments may have access to certain information, they do not conduct the background checks themselves. Option D is incorrect because while licensed gun dealers are required to conduct background checks, they do so using the FBI's NICS.