: Contains records of protection orders, warrants, and stolen property.
Federal law prohibits gun ownership for individuals in several categories, including: Convicted felons or those under indictment for a felony. Fugitives from justice.
: The FFL submits your information and Social Security number to the FBI or a state-designated agency.
: You must fill out ATF Form 4473 , which asks 16 questions about your background, including criminal history, drug use, and mental health.
: Most checks are resolved in minutes with one of three statuses: Proceed : The sale can go forward immediately. Denied : The buyer is prohibited by law.
