National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)

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Questions and answers regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

If an individual repeatedly pawns the same firearm, is the FFL required to do a NICS background check each time the firearm is redeemed?

What should a licensed pawnbroker do when NICS denies the redemption of a pawned firearm?

Is the redemption of a pawned firearm subject to a NICS background check?

Must licensees conduct a NICS background check for the sale of firearms to nonlicensees at gun shows?

Is a NICS background check required for a licensee’s loan or rental of a firearm to a nonlicensee?

Must licensed collectors conduct a NICS background check prior to transferring a curio or relic firearm?

Must a licensee conduct a NICS background check for the transfer of firearms to another licensee?

Is a NICS background check required for the transfer of antique firearms?

Is a NICS background check required for the transfer of long guns as well as handguns?

Must licensees enroll with the FBI to get access to NICS?

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