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.
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 have to have an account for it to do you any good.
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.
http://www.state.id.us/laws_rules/firearm.html
background check, money, be old enough for the type you are buying,
You're probably talking about the 4473.
When you purchase a firearm from a dealer, they phone your information in to NICS. NICS conducts a background check on you, and determines if the sale will proceed or be declined.
If you buy a gun at a gun shop or from any other licenced dealer, yes, you are required to pass a background check unless you are also a licensed dealer. This holds true in every state. However, in TN, a background check is not required on a person to person non-dealer sale, but you must have reasonble belief that the buyer can legally own the gun.
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.