Information for Federal Firearm Licensees

Since November 30, 1998, you must perform a NICS check before transferring a firearm. If you live in a state where the FBI the will do some or all of the checks, you must be enrolled to access the FBI's NICS Operation Center.

• List of states where the FBI is doing some or all of the checks
• NICS Enrollment Packet

For additional FFL enrollment information, call:
1-877-444-NICS

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