: 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

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

Those subject to certain domestic violence restraining orders or convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence. Individuals dishonorably discharged from the military. Key Policy Gaps & Perspectives The Effects of Background Checks - RAND

: Most checks are resolved in minutes with one of three statuses: Proceed : The sale can go forward immediately. Denied : The buyer is prohibited by law.

: The system checks three primary national databases for disqualifying records:

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

Individuals adjudicated as "mentally defective" or committed to a mental institution.