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July 31, 1998
In accordance with the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System
has been established within the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the FBI to perform instant
background checks on prospective firearms transferees. The following outlines certain NICS-related responsibilities of
each FFL. These responsibilities also apply to an FFL's officers, employees, agents, or other representatives. In the
event of a conflict between this outline and a federal law or regulation, the provisions of the law or regulation shall control.
An FFL is responsible for understanding and complying with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended, Brady, 28 C.F.R.
Part 25, other applicable provisions of law or regulation, and other pertinent policies, procedures, or guidance as have
been or may be established by the FBI CJIS Division or by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
(ATF).
Use of NICS
* Authorized use of the NICS is limited to the purpose of obtaining information on whether receipt of a firearm by a
prospective transferee would violate federal or state law.
* FFLs, their officers, employees, agents, and/or other representatives are permitted to request background checks of
the NICS only for the authorized purpose.
* Accessing or using the NICS, or permitting access or use of the NICS by another, for any unauthorized purpose is a
violation of federal law, sanctions for which may include criminal prosecution; a civil fine not to exceed $10,000, and/or
cancellation of NICS inquiry privileges.
Only you or a government agency can get a real FBI, (Federal Bureau of Investigations) check performed on your