NICS Denial Notification Act
The NICS Denial Notification Act (NDNA) was passed in March 2022 as part of the Appropriations Act. The NDNA requires the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to report denied attempts to purchase a firearm within 24 hours to local authorities based on where the firearm dealer is located and, if different, where the subject resides.
These notifications began on September 26, 2022.
The FBI has worked closely with state and tribal contacts to map the correct location for notifications to be sent based upon national zip code, county, and city analyses. Law enforcement agencies will receive NICS denial notifications through their NCIC connection. The notification will contain a wide variety of information but of most importance, details related to the subject and the attempted purchase.
There is no requirement for action.
Each state and/or agency will establish its own protocol, policy, and/or procedure as it relates to the receipt of this information. The notification also includes other agencies that have been notified of the denial to help facilitate collaboration and to ensure deconfliction.
To learn more, or for any questions related to a denial notification your agency has received, we recommend you consult with your agency head and your state CJIS Systems Officer (CSO). As an alternative, you may contact the FBI’s NICS Section at 844-265-6716.
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 (BSCA) was passed in June 2022 and contained three provisions impacting the NICS and the processing of firearm background checks. Two of those provisions are processing enhancements spotlighting the important role state, tribal and local law enforcement agencies play in supporting the transfer of firearms in their communities.
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