Regulation & law · 23/12/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Requests Comments on Proposed Alternative to NICS Checks for State-Licensed Firearm Permits

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public comments on a proposed alternative to the National Instant Background Check System (NICS) for state-licensed firearm permits, as outlined in an open letter to states with permits that appear to qualify as alternatives to NICS checks.