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Depends on your state and how quickly your results come back on your NICS background check.
I know my background check went back 10 years.
They can go back as far as they wish. They get to determine the perimeters of the background search.
Yes. With the exception of some people that hold permits and licenses that show they ALREADY had a background check, it is required when buying a gun from a dealer in ALL states. Including shotguns.
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Way back!
Illinois allows background checks to go back seven years for most employment purposes. However, for certain roles or industries, such as healthcare or finance, the background check may go back further, up to 10 years.
Yes.
6 years
Back to your 18th birthday.
In the state of Connecticut, employers typically go back seven years for criminal background checks. However, certain industries or positions may require a more extensive background check that goes further back. It is important to check with the employer or the state laws for specific details on background check policies.
There is no time limit on how far back the Federal government can go on a background check. Any criminal conviction can be looked at no matter how long ago it was.