From what little information available ... He actually, if one can actually believe the "news", filled out form 4473, and passed the background check. However, it's not been confirmed ... Always a bunch of mish-mash crap that is "reported" that, later, proves to be untrue.

If, however, it is true ... That's your government at work ... That background check is actually "signed off" by seven federal agencies, inclusive of the IRS. Supposedly, even being behind on court ordered child support, can nix the transaction.

This thing failed on, at least, three counts.

Gummint at work.