Background Check Before Buying A Gun -

Unlawful users of or those addicted to controlled substances.

: Contains records of protection orders, warrants, and stolen property.

: You must fill out ATF Form 4473 , which asks 16 questions about your background, including criminal history, drug use, and mental health. background check before buying a gun

: Further investigation is needed. If no determination is made within three business days , the dealer may (but is not required to) transfer the firearm, unless state law says otherwise. Common Prohibitions

Individuals adjudicated as "mentally defective" or committed to a mental institution. Unlawful users of or those addicted to controlled substances

: A national index of criminal history records.

: The FFL submits your information and Social Security number to the FBI or a state-designated agency. : Further investigation is needed

: Records specifically related to firearms prohibitions that might not be in the other two databases (e.g., mental health adjudications).