21.   For now, the only state that conducts background checks for private sales is Florida, where state law gives counties the discretion to require them.

22.   For example, the amendment would eliminate the current obligation of pawn shop owners to conduct background checks on customers returning to get firearms out of hock.

23.   Friday, Pataki announced that he had used his executive authority to require collectors and hobbyists selling weapons at the show to conduct background checks of buyers.

24.   Gun retailers in Texas and other states that do not conduct background checks will provide customer information to the FBI by computer or through a toll-free telephone line.

25.   He also said he would explore ways of increasing federal financial assistance to local police departments that lack resources to conduct the checks.

26.   He interviewed prospects and conducted background checks.

27.   He said a more thorough background check was conducted on Callaway, because of the investigation at Alabama.

28.   Hire a private company to conduct background checks on staff, including school administrators.

29.   However, critics say not all states have the capability or resources to conduct instant checks.

30.   In addition, the city now investigates, fingerprints and conducts background checks of merchants and workers.