There is no practical way for a private citizen to do this- but dealing with a licensed gun dealer is a good way to go. Information, such as serial numbers of stolen firearms, etc, are on a database that is not available to a non-police officer.
On the gun itself?
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.
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.
A background check can look for a variety of information, such as criminal records, employment history, credit history, education verification, and references. The specific details that are included in a background check can vary depending on the purpose of the check and the depth of the investigation.
You have to have an account for it to do you any good.
No, a criminal background check typically only includes information about an individual's own criminal history. Information about a person's parents' criminal history is not usually included in a standard criminal background check.
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.
yes
Any time you purchase a firearm from a dealer, Federal law requires that the dealer must run a background check at that time. The exception is that certain states issue a concealed weapons license that ALSO requires a background check- proof of licensing takes the place of a background check. So if you bought a gun from a dealer, you have had a background check made.
A federal background check will show all criminal history.
Yes. A criminal history is a standard portion of a background check.
http://www.state.id.us/laws_rules/firearm.html