Where can I get information regarding the delay or denial I have recently experienced when trying to purchase a firearm from a licensee?
A. As you may know, enforcement of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) and its subsequent amendments is a prime ATF responsibility. The provisions of the “permanent Brady law,” which mandate use of the background check, are part of the GCA. ATF enforces the GCA, the overall management of the background check is handled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which is sometimes assisted by States that are considered “points of contact” (POCs) for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). To determine whether your State is one of the POCs, double click on the following address for a list of States acting as POCs for all transactions, certain transactions, or no firearms transactions– http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/bradylaw/poc_chart.htm. A delayed transaction is a result of a name-based background check; it means that more research is required to determine a NICS “Proceed” of “Denied” response. A “Delayed” response to the Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) indicat
A. As you may know, enforcement of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) and its subsequent amendments is a prime ATF responsibility. The provisions of the “permanent Brady law,” which mandate use of the background check, are part of the GCA. ATF enforces the GCA, the overall management of the background check is handled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which is sometimes assisted by States that are considered “points of contact” (POCs) for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). To determine whether your State is one of the POCs, double click on the following address for a list of States acting as POCs for all transactions, certain transactions, or no firearms transactions– http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/bradylaw/poc_chart.htm. A delayed transaction is a result of a name-based background check; it means that more research is required to determine a NICS “Proceed” of “Denied” response. A “Delayed” response to the Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) indicate
