21.   The idea behind instant checks is to ensure that gun-show customers around the nation are screened even if they buy from unlicensed vendors.

22.   The NRA has endorsed the instant check system.

23.   The waiting period was designed as an interim system, to be used until a national instant computerized check system is in place.

24.   Under the instant check system, vendors access a national database to see if the purchaser has a criminal record or other disqualifying factors.

25.   But Craig balked at that and also objected to Democratic demands for new record-keeping requirements on the gun-sale instant checks.

26.   Instant checks can be done on all sales at gun shows and would be no more onerous than what currently is required of licensed dealers.

27.   Police officers on the beat in high-tech Singapore can now make instant checks on suspects through wireless palmtop computers.

28.   The NRA sued Reno in federal court on the day the instant checks took effect.

29.   He said he supported plans for an instant check system whereby prospective gun buyers would be subjected to a check of their criminal record.