You're probably talking about the 4473.
registration and background checks when purchasing a gun It doesn't require "registration" but it does require a 4473 form to be completed and a background check to be performed when purchasing a gun from a gun store. In many states, it's perfectly legal to sell a gun between individuals with no paperwork.
Be the right age and have the money to buy the gun, pass a background check, and be responsible!!!!!! --- There are no background checks required to purchase guns from individuals in the majority of states. And if one has a concealed-carry license they can avoid the federal NICS background check when purchasing a firearm from FFL dealers.
A universal background check refers to requiring a background check for all gun purchases, including private sales and transfers. This is intended to ensure that all individuals purchasing firearms go through the same vetting process regardless of where or how they obtain the weapon.
No. However, if you cannot pass a background check, it is illegal for you to possess a gun or ammunition for a gun.
Yes, with the exception of some people that have a type of gun license where they have already had a background check.Yes. With the exception of people that have already had a background check, all dealers are required by Federal law to conduct a background check.
You had to wait for the criminal background check required when purchasing a firearm. sometimes the system is overloaded. Sometimes you may share a name with someone that cannot own a gun. That will cause a temporary delay.
When purchasing ANY firearm from a dealer in the US, the dealer must conduct a background check. The exceptions to that are if the transfer is to another holder of a Federal Firearms License (such as another dealer or licensed collector) or if the purchaser holds a Concealed Weapons Permit (which requires a background check)
In the US, it is illegal for some people to own a gun- convicted felons, persons that are mentally incompetent, etc. The background check is to insure that you are not a prohibited person.
In the US, you will need 2 IDs, money, complete a form 4473 and pass a background check.
You have to have an account for it to do you any good.
If you buy it from a gun store then always, the federal law requires all gun stores to have back ground checks. If you buy it from a private person like from an add or a small yard sell or something were it is a person selling a gun and not a business then it depends on state law. Some states require people who want to sell there guns to give a background check to people purchasing it.
No. A background check is required to purchase a firearm from a dealer. If you are renting a firearm to use at a range, they may choose to run a background check.