NICS Background Check Info

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Found this PDF and I figured it would be helpful.

 

NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE FIREARMS INVESTIGATION UNIT

NICS HOURS AND SCHEDULE

 

NICS hours of operation: Weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (except State holidays). A facsimile service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 

New Year's Day 01/01/2009 Thursday

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 01/19/2009 Monday

Lincoln's Birthday 02/12/2009 Thursday

President's Day 02/16/2009 Monday

Good Friday 04/10/2009 Friday

Memorial Day 05/25/2009 Monday

Independence Day Observed 07/03/2009 Friday

Labor Day 09/07/2009 Monday

Columbus Day 10/12/2009 Monday

Election Day 11/03/2009 Tuesday

Veteran's Day 11/11/2009 Wednesday

Thanksgiving Day 11/26/2009 Thursday

Christmas Day 12/25/2009 Friday

 

NICS Defined: "NICS" means the National Instant Criminal Background Check System accessed by telephone or facsimile transmission through the Division of State Police, which retailers must contact for information on whether a person is prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm under State or Federal law.

 

13:54-3.12 Requirements for sale of rifle, shotgun, antique cannon or receiver

Every purchaser, other than a licensed or registered retail or wholesale dealer or manufacturer, or law enforcement agency as provided by this chapter, must present a valid firearms purchaser identification card to the dealer who is required to confirm the identity of the purchaser. The purchaser must also sign a certificate of eligibility (NJSP 634), filled out by the dealer or his licensed employee, for each rifle, shotgun, antique cannon or receiver purchased. The certificate shall indicate that the purchaser presently complies with all of the requirements for obtaining an identification card, and shall set forth the purchaser's name, address and identification card number. The certificate shall be retained by the dealer. Prior to

completing the sale or transfer of a rifle, shotgun, or receiver, the retail dealer shall initiate a NICS check with the Division of State Police.

 

13:54-3.13 Requirements for sale of a handgun or frame

(a) Every purchaser, other than a licensed or registered retail or wholesale dealer or manufacturer, or law enforcement agency as provided by this chapter, must present a valid permit to purchase a handgun to the dealer who is required to confirm the identity of the purchaser. A permit is valid for the purchase of one handgun or receiver. The dealer is also required to adhere to the following procedures:

 

1. Complete and keep a form of register, which is part of the permit to purchase a handgun (designated SP-671) for each handgun sold and obtain the information sought by the form of register and obtain the signature and address of the purchaser in the purchaser's own handwriting;

2. Complete in a legible manner the permit to purchase a handgun in the space provided on the form;

3. Deliver the handgun unloaded and securely wrapped;

4. Forward the permit to purchase a handgun and form of register copies to the respective individuals, as noted on the forms, within five days of the date of sale. If the issuing authority is the State Police, both the original and the second copy of the permit to purchase and the form of register are to be forwarded to the State Police;

5. Retain the form of register and make it available for inspection by any law enforcement officer at reasonable hours; and

6. Prior to completing the sale or transfer of a handgun or frame, initiate a NICS check with the Division of State Police.

 

13:54-3.19 Division of State Police NICS hours of operation

The NICS check is available telephonically weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (except State holidays). The Division of State Police may expand hours of telephone coverage based upon operational experience. A facsimile service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Only one transaction per telephone call or facsimile is permitted.

 

http://www.shoreshotpistolrange.com/pdf/NICS.pdf