New NICS Going Live
The FBI NICS Section has announced a New NICS go-live date of August 9, 2016. Future communications from NICS will include instructions on how to access the New NICS E-Check User Guide to allow FFLs to become familiar with the look
of the NICS E-Check prior to deployment of the New NICS.
The look of the NICS E-Check after deployment will change; however, the functionality will remain the same.
FBI Releases New NICS Spotlight
In late May, the FBI released the following regarding the New NICS:
Third Party Software Vendor
Some FFLs purchased software that automated all or part of the firearm background check process. The NICS Section has not traditionally supported the development of such products; therefore, the NICS Section does not have a list of software vendors that developed a product. If you are using software that automated all or part of the background check process, it is crucial that you notify the NICS Section. The NICS Section would like to make important information regarding the New NICS available for your software vendor. Notification should include the name of the software vendor and should be e-mailed to the NICS Business Relations Team at
[email protected].