How gun background checks work

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When a person wants to buy a gun from a federal firearms licensed dealer (FFL), he or she must provide identification and pass a federal background check, according to Fox News.


Buyers must fill out the Bureau of Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' 4473 form. The form asks basic information with a Social Security Number suggested, but not required.

The form also asks questions about criminal background, mental health and immigration status.


After form 4473 is filled out, the dealer submits it to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) online or over the phone.

If the NICS indicates the purchase can proceed, the gun sale can continue.

If the NICS cancels or denies the form, the seller cannot legally sell the gun to the buyer.


If the NICS marks the form as delayed, the sale cannot be completed for three business days. Unless a denied designation is issued, the firearms purchase can proceed after the three days.


RUNDOWN SHOWS:
1. Buyer filling out ATF Form 4473
2. Questions asked on Form 4473
3. Gun sellers send completed Form 4473 to NICS
4. NICS approves, denies or delays gun sale


VOICEOVER (in English):
"When a person wants to buy a gun from a federally licensed firearms dealer, he or she must provide identification and pass a federal background check by filling out ATF Form 4473."


"The form asks basic information with a Social Security Number suggested, but not required. It also asks questions about criminal background, mental health and immigration status."


"After form 4473 is filled out, the dealer submits it to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) online or by phone."

"The NICS will then allow the sale to proceed, be denied or canceled, or be delayed for three business days. With a delay, unless a denied designation is issued, the firearms purchase can proceed after the three days."


SOURCES: Fox News
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/...


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