A background check system critical to the firearms purchase process is back online after being down for about three weeks during a cyberattack on the state of Nevada.

The Brady Firearms Unit background was operational as of 8 a.m. Sunday, the Governor’s Technology Office and the Nevada Department of Public Safety State Police Division said in a news release.

“I’m pleased to announce access to the Brady Firearms Unit was successfully restored this morning,” Gov. Joe Lombardo said in a statement. “I’m grateful to the Governor’s Technology Office and Department of Public Safety who worked 24/7 to restore access to this essential public safety service.”

According to the release, licensed dealers could submit background checks electronically via the federal firearms license portal. The Brady

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