Law Enforcement Assistance National Instant Criminal Background Check System

Objective

To provide a system so that any Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) could receive an immediate determination by telephone or by other electronic means, on whether receipt of a firearm and/or explosive by a prospective buyer would violate Federal or State laws.

Who Can Apply

• Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Other public institution/organization
• Anyone/general public

All persons purchasing firearms.

Who Benefits

• Federal
• Anyone/general public

The Federal Firearm Licensees and American public.

Assistance Types

• Information

Program Contact

michael.tyler@ic.fbi.gov
(202) 324-0495