This bill requires the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), which is used to screen firearm purchasers, to retain records related to firearm transfers for as long as needed to determine whether a buyer is legally eligible to own a gun. The legislation also mandates that NICS search additional databases when conducting background checks, including the National Data Exchange, Interstate Identification Index System, National Crime Information Center databases, and the NICS Index, to ensure more comprehensive screening. If NICS cannot make a determination within 30 days, it must notify the person in writing that their records may be retained and that they can submit information to correct or supplement their records with the Attorney General. The bill applies to anyone attempting to purchase or transfer a firearm and affects federal firearms dealers and law enforcement officials who conduct these background checks. No specific funding or implementation timeline is specified in the legislation beyond the 30-day notification requirement for unresolved background checks.
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