As a result of the passage of the
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) of 2022, the NICS Section is initially implementing
the required enhanced background check process for persons
between the ages of 18-20, on Friday, October 14, 2022, in one state. The enhanced check will begin with the state
of Maine. Any person attempting to
purchase or residing in Maine, under the age of 21, will receive an initial delay
to allow the NICS Section to make the necessary contact with state and local
entities, as laid out within the BSCA.
As with other delay scenarios, FFLs will be provided with the
appropriate Brady Transfer Date.
As soon as an updated status can be
provided, FFLs will be contacted immediately.
It is possible for an FFL to receive an updated Brady Transfer Date from
the NICS Section, following the conclusion of the outreach. The revised date can be placed in Block 32 of
the current ATF Form 4473.
Thank you!
