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Law Enforcement Now Receiving NICS Denial Notifications

Law Enforcement Now Receiving NICS Denial Notifications

As of October 1, and in accordance with the NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021, FBI is to report all National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) denied transactions – better known as NICS denials – to state, local, or tribal law enforcement within 24 hours....
NICS to Implement Background Checks for FFL Employees

NICS to Implement Background Checks for FFL Employees

With the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), FFLs will, after acquiring an individual’s written consent, have the authority to perform a voluntary National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check on current and prospective employees....
Zero Tolerance Protection: How to Respond to NICS Responses

Zero Tolerance Protection: How to Respond to NICS Responses

If a firearm buyer or transferee is not a prohibited person under ATF regulations and does not have a qualifying NICS exemption, FFLs may proceed with a background check. Dealers may either call in or submit the background check online with the required information...