There is widespread agreement, among both experts and the general populace, that higher education is critical to the future of the state and that more, not less, money will need to be found if the system hopes to meet its charge to provide a solid education to all those who meet the system's enrollment requirements. A recent editorial said that background checks were not performed at gun shows. In fact, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department, background checks are performed when an individual applies for a permit to purchase a handgun. The permit is required before an individual can buy a handgun. Because the permit requires a background check, it qualifies as an alternative for a seller to perform a background check at a gun show.
Permit requirements vary by county.
Mom March's Forsyth County chapter, says that the group is working for consistent statewide and national requirements for background checks and permits. Use of this Web site is subject to certain Terms and Conditions . We may collect personal information on this site, as described in our Privacy Policy . The Winston-Salem Journal is a Media General newspaper.