What are the major differences between the original Brady law and NICS?
Originally, Brady waiting period requirements applied only to handguns. Under the permanent Brady provision, both handgun and long gun purchasers must be checked. Individuals with right-to-carry permits or permits-to-purchase that comply with BATF regulations and the permanent Brady law won`t have to undergo a NICS check at the time of transfer in most states. Another key change will be the elimination of the pawn shop exemption. Under the new system, a background check will be required for claiming a pawned firearm. A NICS check must be done when pawned guns returned to their owners after Nov. 30, 1998. Basically, any transaction requiring a form 4473 to be filled out will be subject to a NICS check. NICS checks don`t nullify state laws. If your state has a waiting period or other requirement as a condition of owning a firearm, the NICS check won`t exempt you from those obligations. How does NICS actually work? Once a dealer and buyer are prepared to conclude a transfer, a retailer wh
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