Fbi nics appeal form 2025

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The document is a NICS Appeal Request Form designed for individuals who wish to request the reason for their denial in a background check. It includes fields for personal information, such as name, address, and contact details, as well as sections to provide transaction numbers related to the appeal. The form allows users to submit their inquiries via email and provides guidance on what transaction numbers mean.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the FBI NICS Appeal Form in our editor.
Begin by filling in your complete name. Ensure you include your first, middle, and last names as required fields.
Select your state of purchase from the drop-down menu. This is a mandatory field that helps identify where the transaction occurred.
Enter your NICS Transaction Number (NTN) or State Transaction Number (STN). You can provide multiple NTNs or STNs for all background checks you wish to appeal.
Complete your mailing address. If your state of purchase is Pennsylvania or Oregon, this field will not be required.
Fill in your telephone number and email address, ensuring both are valid as they are necessary for communication regarding your appeal.
In the 'Appellant Questions/Concerns' section, articulate any specific issues or questions you have within the 2,000 character limit.
Finally, click the 'Submit' button to send your completed form directly to nicsastw@leo.gov. A confirmation message will appear once submitted successfully.

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What happens if your NICS is denied?

Total Timeline Summary PhaseEstimated Duration Submit NICS Challenge 13 weeks (acknowledgment) FBI Review of Record 412+ weeks Document Submission/Review 28 weeks after submission Total Time (Typical) 23 months1 more row Jun 17, 2025

How long does NICS appeal take?

The NICS Section received 19,116 NICS-related challenges in 2024. Of those challenges: o 10,652 (55.7 percent) were sustained. o 5,463 (28.6 percent) were overturned. o 3,001 (15.7 percent) remained unresolved.

Is NICS permanent?

The NICS will retain such records indefinitely, unless they are canceled by the originating agency. In cases where a firearms disability is not permanent, e.g., a disqualifying restraining order, the NICS will automatically purge the pertinent record when it is no longer disqualifying.

What disqualifies you from owning a gun in America?

Many states have enacted prohibitions that mirror federal law in the areas of felony convictions, domestic violence, mental health, and drug addiction prohibitions.

What happens if your nic is denied?

Prospective firearms buyers who receive a Denied status on their background checks may have a state or federal firearm prohibition. The denied individual may choose to pursue a challenge and/or apply to the Voluntary Appeal File.

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How many NICS denials are overturned?

Once you have received your Record Review response, if you want to challenge the contents of your criminal record, you must complete the Claim of Alleged Inaccuracy or Incompleteness (form BCIA 8706), which will be included with your Record Review response if there is criminal information on your record.

Can NICS expire?

A NICS check is valid for 30 calendar days, for use in a single transaction. The 30-calendar day period is counted beginning on the day after NICS was initially contacted.