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Posted: 6/17/2010 1:01:01 PM EDT

Just wondering which agency actually does a background check on you when purchasing a firearm.

Posted: 6/17/2010 1:03:04 PM EDT

[#1]

it isn't really a BG check

It is a run through to make sure your name doesn't pop up in the NCIC (FBI maintained database)

(i think)

Posted: 6/17/2010 1:04:01 PM EDT

[#2]

From my understanding, the search spans more than just one database.

Posted: 6/17/2010 1:05:40 PM EDT

[#3]

Your state police and/or the FBI. In some states, like VA, the state police do both the state and federal check so the FBI doesn't have to.

IIRC

ETA - yes, your info is run through several databases. If you come up with no record, it's an instant approval. If you have a hit, you get delayed so a person can review what you did and decide the final ok to proceed or denial.

Posted: 6/17/2010 1:06:28 PM EDT

[#4]

Technically the ATF does, but they use the FBI's databases.

In fact, everything the ATF does falls under the FBI's mission statement...duplicity at it's finest.

Posted: 6/17/2010 1:08:11 PM EDT

[#5]

Chris Hansen is watching fill out the 4473, why don't you have a seat right over there.

Posted: 6/17/2010 2:30:22 PM EDT

[#6]

Thanks for the info guys.

Posted: 6/17/2010 2:44:08 PM EDT

[#7]

Just curious, does it only cover convictions?

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