16.309: Law Enforcement Assistance National Instant Criminal Background Check System
Alternate Name: NICS
Overview
Program Number
16.309
Status
Inactive
Last Modified
Sept. 27, 2017
Date Posted
Aug. 18, 2017
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.
Type of Assistance
L - Information
Applicant Eligibility
All persons purchasing firearms.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The Federal Firearm Licensees and American public.
Additional Information
Grant Awards
Law Enforcement Assistance National Instant Criminal Background Check System direct grants
Grant Opportunities