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CFDA 16.309: Law Enforcement Assistance National Instant Criminal Background Check System

To provide a system so that any Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) could receive an immediate determination by telephone or by other electronic means, on whether receipt of a firearm and/or explosive by a prospective buyer would violate Federal

Also known as
(NICS)
Assistance types
PROVISION OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Official listing
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Objectives

To provide a system so that any Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) could receive an immediate determination by telephone or by other electronic means, on whether receipt of a firearm and/or explosive by a prospective buyer would violate Federal or State laws.

Eligible applicants

All persons purchasing firearms.

Financial assistance range

No Data Available.

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Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.