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The FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Section promotes the many tools developed at the request of the firearm dealer to improve their NICS experience.
Recent NICS Updates
Update on August 1, 2012
Update on July 31, 2012
Update on April 16, 2012
07.09.10
NICS Links
NICS Home
General Information- Fact Sheet- Index Brochure- Overview- Participation Map- Guide for Obtaining your FBI Identification Record
Appeals- Appeals/Voluntary Appeal File Process- Frequently Asked Questions - Appeals Brochure—in English- Appeals Brochure—en Espanol- Voluntary Appeal File Brochure—in English (pdf)- Voluntary Appeal File Brochure—en Espanol- Standard Fingerprint Form (pdf)- Attorney Release Form (pdf)
Resources For Federal Firearms Licensees
Reports and Statistics- Operations Reports: 2012 | 2011 (pdf) | 2010 (pdf) | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2003/2004 | 2001/2002 | 2000 (pdf) | 1998/1999 (pdf)- NICS Firearms Checks: Top 10 Highest Days/Weeks (pdf)- Total NICS Checks, Nov. 30, 1998 - April 30, 2013 (pdf)- Total NICS Firearm Background Checks, Nov. 30, 1998 - April 30, 2013 (pdf)- Total NICS Firearm Background Checks by State, Nov. 30, 1998 – April 30, 2013 (pdf)- Federal Denials (pdf)- Active Records in NICS Index as of April 30, 2013 (pdf)
News and Stories- 2011 Testimony- 2009 10th Anniversary Story | Speech | Photos
