Omar Mateen was reportedly a security guard and licensed to carry a gun [screenshot]

It appears that Omar Mateen was a security guard licensed to carry a gun and had passed all required background checks:

Omar Mateen had "D" & "G" security guard license from Florida. G= "permitted to bear a firearm" #PulseNightclub

— Christopher Heath (@CHeathWFTV) June 12, 2016

#Orlando terrorist had FL Security Officer and Firearms licenses. Was background checked. It's all about Islam. pic.twitter.com/tQdBGxpNuv

— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) June 12, 2016

Just something to keep in mind as the “experts” blame gun shows and the background check system over the next few days:

Gun 'experts' offer commentary after Orlando shootinghttps://t.co/nm99kJ5A5z

— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) June 12, 2016

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