actually, many jurisdictions have what is called "simple assault" where, yes, just words can be enough to get you convicted. In AR, calling someone a "witch" is enough to get you arrested for simple assault if the words are said "in anger" (Personally, I'm usually angry if I've reached the...
it may also be that the "modest" background check was simply a NAME check. Personally, those (which some employers do) are pretty worthless. I mean, a simple typo and something won't be added to your record. A thorough background check is going to be over more accurate identifying...
ok, I will give you a bit of an agreement on this. Yes, they can have fewer gun-related incidents. However, the over-all rate of violent crime INCREASES. There are more muggings, more rapes, more home invasions, more car jackings, etc. Why? because the criminals have nothing to fear...
everyone only uses one bullet at a time.
And let me tell you, I don't know a single hunter who would venture into the woods with only 1 bullet in his gun. Too many people I know hunt in areas where there are bears, wolves, coyotes, mountain lions, all animals that you don't want to mess...
that is because, being an HR department, your request was pretty low on the totem pole. Background checks for government agencies take MUCH less time. A check of ACIC (arkansas criminal system) and FCIC (the federal system) can be done in as little as 60 seconds. A full 50 state check...