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What is an RPO (Risk Protection Order)?
By David S. Katz Risk Protection Orders are also known as Red Flag Laws. Under Florida law, a “Risk Protection Order” or “RPO” is either a temporary or final order prohibiting the possession or purchase of a firearm or ammunition, issued against a person who poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to himself/herself…
Can I Purchase a Firearm for Someone Else?
By David S. Katz Can I buy a firearm for another person? No. This would be a “straw man” purchase. In order to legally purchase a firearm from a dealer, you must be the “actual purchaser or transferee.” If you are not the actual purchaser or transferee, it is illegal for you to complete the…
What is an FFL (Federal Firearms License) & Who Must Have One?
By David S. Katz What is an FFL? An “FFL” or Federal Firearms License is a license required by federal law for people or companies engaged in the business of buying and selling firearms. A federal firearms licensee is often called an “FFL” or “dealer.” When an individual purchases, sells, or transfers a firearm through…
Appealing a Denied or Delayed Background Check Response
Persons who believe they have been erroneously denied or delayed a firearm transfer based on a match to a record returned by the NICS may request an appeal of their “deny” or “delay” decision. All appeal inquiries must be submitted to the NICS Section’s Appeal Service Team (AST) in writing, either online on the FBI’s…
Firearm Background Checks – General Information.
Background checks are done by firearms dealers when transferring firearms (selling or trading). These background checks are completed through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System or NICS, prior to the transfer of a firearm from an FFL dealer to a non-dealer. When the prospective purchaser/transferee’s information is given to NICS, the system will check…
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