Justice Department Announces Final Rule Allowing Federal Firearms Licensees to Voluntarily Use NICS for Employee Background Checks
Today, the Department of Justice announced a final rule authorizing Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to voluntarily use the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to conduct background checks on certain current and prospective employees.
What happened
Today, the Department of Justice announced a final rule authorizing Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to voluntarily use the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to conduct background checks on certain current and prospective employees.
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