What should an FFL tell a transferee who is denied by NICS?
The FFL should inform the transferee that the NICS check indicates that the transfer of the firearm should not be made, but that it does not provide a reason for the denial. The FFL should provide the transferee with the NICS or state transaction number and an appeals brochure. The FBI will provide FFLs with brochures that outline the transferee’s appeal rights and responsibilities.
The FFL should inform the transferee that the NICS check indicates that the transfer of the firearm should not be made, but that it does not provide a reason for the denial. The FFL should provide the transferee with the NICS or state transaction number and an appeals brochure. The FBI will provide FFLs with brochures that outline the transferee’s appeal rights and responsibilities.
Related Questions
- What should a licensee do if he or she gets a "denied" response from NICS or a state point of contact after 3 business days have elapsed, but prior to the transfer of the firearm?
- What happens if the transferee successfully appeals the NICS denial but more than 30 calendar days have elapsed since the initial background check was initiated?
- If an individual repeatedly pawns the same firearm, is the FFL required to do a NICS check each time the firearm is redeemed?
