Law Enforcement Assistance National Instant Criminal Background Check System

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Benefit program

Law Enforcement Assistance National Instant Criminal Background Check System

Federal · FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION · #16.309

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.

Also known as

NICS

About this program

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

Anyone/general publicOther public institution/organizationPublic nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)

Categories

DISSEMINATION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATIONInformation

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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