Implementation of Public Law 103-159, Relating to the Permanent Provisions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
other · Treasury · Rule · Published 1998-10-29 · Effective 1998-11-30 · 63 FR 58272
Document
Document number
98-28986
Federal Register citation
63 FR 58272
CFR reference
27 CFR 178
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule, Treasury decision.
Category
other
Sub-agency
Treasury
Publication date
1998-10-29
Effective date
1998-11-30
Treasury docket
T.D. ATF-415
Abstract
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is amending the regulations to implement the provisions of Public Law 103-159, relating to the permanent provisions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. These regulations implement the law by requiring, with some exceptions, a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer to contact the national instant criminal background check system (NICS) before transferring any firearm to an unlicensed individual. NICS will advise the licensee whether the system contains any information that the prospective purchaser is prohibited by law from possessing or receiving a firearm.