Can one NICS check cover two or more separate firearms transactions?
No. An FFL must initiate separate NICS checks for separate transactions. However, an individual may purchase several firearms in one transaction. Example: A purchaser completes an ATF Form 4473 for a single firearm on February 15, 1999. The FFL receives a “proceed” from NICS that day. The FFLsigns the form, and the firearm is transferred. On February 20, 1999, the purchaser returns to the FFL’s premises and wishes to purchase a second firearm. The purchase of the second firearm is a separate transaction. Therefore, a new NICS check must be initiated by the FFL. Example: A purchaser completes ATF Form 4473 for a single firearm on February 15, 1999. The FFL receives a “proceed” from NICS that day. The purchaser does not return to pick up the firearm until February 20, 1999. Before the FFL signs the Form 4473 for the first firearm, the purchaser decides to purchase an additional firearm. The second firearm may be recorded on the same Form 4473, in which case the purchase of the 2 firearms
No. An FFL must initiate separate NICS checks for separate transactions. However, an individual may purchase several firearms in one transaction. Example: A purchaser completes an ATF Form 4473 for a single firearm on February 15, 1999. The FFL receives a “proceed” from NICS that day. The FFLsigns the form, and the firearm is transferred. On February 20, 1999, the purchaser returns to the FFL’s premises and wishes to purchase a second firearm. The purchase of the second firearm is a separate transaction. Therefore, a new NICS check must be initiated by the FFL. Example: A purchaser completes ATF Form 4473 for a single firearm on February 15, 1999. The FFL receives a “proceed” from NICS that day. The purchaser does not return to pick up the firearm until February 20, 1999. Before the FFL signs the Form 4473 for the first firearm, the purchaser decides to purchase an additional firearm. The second firearm may be recorded on the same Form 4473, in which case the purchase of the 2 firearms
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