Firearm Checks
Firearm background checks: Explained - USAFacts
NICS staff perform a background check to verify the prospective buyer does not have a criminal record and is not otherwise ineligible to purchase a firearm. The NICS has conducted more than 300 million checks since launching in 1998, leading to over 3 million denials. The following groups are currently prohibited from owning guns: Convicted felons
https://usafacts.org/articles/firearm-background-checks-explained/
TICS/Firearm Background Checks - Tennessee
Those denied during the sale or transfer of a firearm may appeal the decision to TBI. The first step involves completing an appeal form and returning it to TBI. See additional information and Frequently Asked Questions below. TICS Appeal Form Completed appeal forms may be faxed to TBI at (615) 744-4660. CONTACT: TICS Unit Manager, (615) 744-4620
https://www.tn.gov/tbi/divisions/cjis-division/firearm-background-checks.html
NICS Firearm Checks: Month/Year — FBI
An official website of the United States government. Here's how you know Search FBI More Documents Documents NICS Firearm Checks: Month/Year Statistics represent the number of firearms background...
https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/nics_firearm_checks_-_month_year.pdf/view
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
The NICS conducts background checks on people who want to own a firearm or explosive, as required by law. NICS Process When a person tries to buy a firearm, the seller, known as a Federal Firearms...
https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/nics
Firearms Instant Check System (FICS) - State of Oregon
Online Firearms Instant Check System available to dealers only. A few facts on the process and system: Oregon law requires a background check for all transfers including those that take place at a gun show and between private citizens. (Please refer to "When is a Background Check Required?") Records of the transactions are kept for five years.
https://www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/cjis/pages/firearms-instant-check-system.aspx
NICS Firearm Checks: Month/Year by State — FBI
NICS Firearm Checks: Month/Year by State Statistics represent the number of state-by-state firearms background checks initiated through the NICS from November 1998 to July 31, 2022. Document Pages...
https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/nics_firearm_checks_-_month_year_by_state.pdf/view
NICS Firearm Checks: Year by State/Type — FBI
Statistics represent the number of firearms background checks by state and type initiated through the NICS from November 1998 to July 31, 2022.
https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/nics_firearm_checks_-_year_by_state_type.pdf/view
What You Need to Know about Background Checks for Guns
How a Background Check for Guns Works If you decide to buy a gun from an FFL, you have to fill out a 4473 Form (also called a Firearms Transaction Record). After you fill out the form, the person selling you a gun will run your information through NICS, which is maintained by the FBI. Running a background check through NICS takes about 30 seconds.
https://www.criminalwatchdog.com/faq/background-checks-for-guns
Gun Serial Number Check - U.S. LawShield
Police Checks of Firearms (Stolen Gun Database) Having the local police check the federal database continues to be the most accurate way to look up gun history by serial number to ascertain whether or not a used firearm is lost or stolen. However, many police departments do not offer this service.
https://www.uslawshield.com/gun-serial-number-check/
Bureau of Firearms | State of California - Department of Justice ...
Welcome to the California DOJ Bureau of Firearms The Bureau of Firearms serves the people of California through education, regulation, and enforcement actions regarding the manufacture, sales, ownership, safety training, and transfer of firearms. Bureau of Firearms staff will be leaders in providing firearms expertise and information to law enforcement, legislators, and the general public in a ...
https://oag.ca.gov/firearms
Firearm Background Checks: What Does ATF Form 4473 Mean to Me?
When prompted by a Federal Firearms License holder (“FFL”), a licensed firearm dealer, who’s selling you a gun or initiating the firearm background check for a private party or gun show transfer depending on your state and local laws, you must present valid identification according to the laws in your state and fill out ATF Form 4473.
https://www.uslawshield.com/firearm-background-checks-what-does-atf-form-4473-mean-to-me/