As a result of the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) of 2022, the NICS Section has implemented an enhanced background check process for persons between the ages of 18-20. The enhancement provides the opportunity for additional outreach and research to be conducted regarding the existence of any juvenile adjudication information and/or mental health prohibition. As a result, transactions on persons between the ages of 18-20 will initially be delayed allowing for the additional outreach. To conduct this outreach and research, the address of the individual will be collected so that the appropriate local law enforcement entities may be contacted. Please note, if no potentially prohibiting information is located, the transaction will be proceeded as soon as possible.
NICS transactions for persons under the age of 21 could be extended for a period up to ten business days.
***Please note that this is a federal mandate, not just NYS. If you are under the age of 21 and from out of state, you will be put under this delay as well.
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