Podcast
Questions and Answers
What circumstances require a NICS Recheck?
What circumstances require a NICS Recheck?
- A trafficker is detected at an FFL.
- A straw purchase is suspected.
- An NTN fails the NTN Validator test or an NTN appears on an ATF Form 4473, but not on the Individual FFL Audit Log. (correct)
- A delay or deny response is received from NICS.
What is unique about NICS NTNs?
What is unique about NICS NTNs?
- They contain all vowels and consonants.
- They are case-sensitive.
- They are always 10 digits long.
- They contain all numbers and consonants except Q. (correct)
What is the primary purpose of the Individual FFL Audit Log?
What is the primary purpose of the Individual FFL Audit Log?
- To track firearm sales and inventory
- To issue Reports of Violation
- To monitor FFL employee background checks
- To verify FFL compliance with NICS check requirements (correct)
What should an FFL do if they receive a delay or deny response from NICS?
What should an FFL do if they receive a delay or deny response from NICS?
What is an example of 'Lying and Buying'?
What is an example of 'Lying and Buying'?
What should IOIs do if a discrepancy is found between the ATF Form 4473 and the Individual FFL Audit Log?
What should IOIs do if a discrepancy is found between the ATF Form 4473 and the Individual FFL Audit Log?
What is a 'Straw Purchase'?
What is a 'Straw Purchase'?
What is the purpose of the NTN Validator tool?
What is the purpose of the NTN Validator tool?
Who might be a 'Straw Purchaser'?
Who might be a 'Straw Purchaser'?
What should IOIs do if an NTN appears on an ATF Form 4473, but not on the Individual FFL Audit Log?
What should IOIs do if an NTN appears on an ATF Form 4473, but not on the Individual FFL Audit Log?
What does the NTN Validator tool confirm?
What does the NTN Validator tool confirm?
Why might an FFL receive a 'delay' or 'deny' response from NICS?
Why might an FFL receive a 'delay' or 'deny' response from NICS?
What can be obtained from the ATF NICS representative?
What can be obtained from the ATF NICS representative?
In which states can the NTN Validator tool be used?
In which states can the NTN Validator tool be used?
What is the purpose of a NICS Recheck?
What is the purpose of a NICS Recheck?
What happens when a purged transaction must be changed to deny?
What happens when a purged transaction must be changed to deny?
What can an FFL obtain from the ATF NICS representative by email or telephone?
What can an FFL obtain from the ATF NICS representative by email or telephone?
What should IOIs maintain as evidence?
What should IOIs maintain as evidence?
What is the purpose of comparing sales trends with respect to large shipments with short time sales?
What is the purpose of comparing sales trends with respect to large shipments with short time sales?
When verifying certified copies of Federal firearms licenses, what should be checked?
When verifying certified copies of Federal firearms licenses, what should be checked?
What is the purpose of tracing previously owned firearms?
What is the purpose of tracing previously owned firearms?
What is the purpose of reviewing ATF F 3310.4 forms?
What is the purpose of reviewing ATF F 3310.4 forms?
When conducting firearms transaction verifications, what is the purpose of obtaining approval from the area supervisor?
When conducting firearms transaction verifications, what is the purpose of obtaining approval from the area supervisor?
What is the purpose of verifying the certified copy of the license was not altered?
What is the purpose of verifying the certified copy of the license was not altered?
Why should IOIs focus on high-risk areas of business operations during firearms inspections?
Why should IOIs focus on high-risk areas of business operations during firearms inspections?
What is an indicator of potential firearms trafficking during a firearms inspection?
What is an indicator of potential firearms trafficking during a firearms inspection?
Why should IOIs organize ATF Forms 4473 by purchaser address?
Why should IOIs organize ATF Forms 4473 by purchaser address?
What should IOIs do with purchasers of traced firearms?
What should IOIs do with purchasers of traced firearms?
Why should IOIs verify that the licensee is properly conducting NICS checks?
Why should IOIs verify that the licensee is properly conducting NICS checks?
What should IOIs look for in the bound book?
What should IOIs look for in the bound book?
Why should IOIs review the FFL Audit Log?
Why should IOIs review the FFL Audit Log?
What is a trafficking indicator?
What is a trafficking indicator?
Why should IOIs forward trace dispositions to other FFLs?
Why should IOIs forward trace dispositions to other FFLs?
What is a common characteristic of a straw purchaser?
What is a common characteristic of a straw purchaser?
What is an indicator of a Dummy Out method of record keeping?
What is an indicator of a Dummy Out method of record keeping?
What is a red flag for multiple or repeat purchases of weapons of interest?
What is a red flag for multiple or repeat purchases of weapons of interest?
What is a common tactic used by straw purchasers to cover themselves?
What is a common tactic used by straw purchasers to cover themselves?
What is a characteristic of a suspicious purchase?
What is a characteristic of a suspicious purchase?
What is a step in conducting a 100 percent verification of a licensee's physical inventory?
What is a step in conducting a 100 percent verification of a licensee's physical inventory?
What is an indicator of an Off Book method of record keeping?
What is an indicator of an Off Book method of record keeping?
What should be emphasized when conducting NCIC checks on a licensee's inventory?
What should be emphasized when conducting NCIC checks on a licensee's inventory?
What is a common method used by straw purchasers to obtain firearms?
What is a common method used by straw purchasers to obtain firearms?
What should be checked to verify the accuracy of a licensee's records?
What should be checked to verify the accuracy of a licensee's records?
Study Notes
Firearms Trafficking
- IOIs use the Individual FFL Audit Log to verify FFL compliance with NICS checks and ensure NICS is not being used improperly.
- IOIs select a statistically significant sample of NTNs and ensure they appear on ATF Forms 4473.
- If discrepancies are found, the sample size should be significantly expanded and appropriate action must be initiated.
NTN Validator
- The NTN Validator is a software tool that tests the validity of NTNs maintained by the FFL.
- IOIs should query the NTN Validator when an NTN appears on an ATF Form 4473 but not on the Individual FFL Audit Log.
- The NTN Validator can be used in all FBI-serviced States and those POC states that provide the FFL with an NTN.
NICS Recheck
- A NICS Recheck is a tool used to determine whether a licensee provided legitimate information to NICS and/or complied with the response provided by NICS.
- IOIs can request a NICS Recheck by faxing a completed ATF Form 4473 to the ATF NICS representative.
Trafficking Schemes
- There are two general types of trafficking: trafficking by non-licensees and trafficking by licensees.
- Trafficking by non-licensees involves straw purchasers, unlicensed individuals acting as dealers, etc.
- Trafficking by licensees involves the FFL being inspected, another FFL, or an employee of the FFL being inspected.
Recognizing Trafficking by Non-Licensees
- Lying and Buying: involves the use of false ID, often to conceal a felony conviction.
- Straw Purchase: the acquisition of a firearm by an individual (the "straw") for the purpose of concealing the identity of the true intended receiver of the firearm.
Recognizing Trafficking by Licensees
- Off Book: failure to record the receipt and disposition of trafficked firearms.
- Dummy Out: a method of keeping records in which receipts are properly recorded, but the licensee falsifies dispositions.
Diversion Emphasis During Firearms Inspections
- ATF's inspection program focuses resources where criminal activities or non-compliance would have the greatest potential harm to the public.
- Firearms inspections allow IOIs to focus on specific high-risk areas of business operations that may lead to the discovery of illegal firearms diversion.
Firearms Trafficking
- Review required records and business operations to identify possible firearms traffickers and straw purchasers, as well as internal control weaknesses.
- Be observant of the activities in and around the business premises.
- Look for sales over the last 12 months of commonly recovered crime guns and known weapons of choice in the local area.
e Trace and Bound Book
- Verify that the licensee is properly conducting NICS checks and reporting multiple sales of pistols and revolvers.
- Use e Trace to determine if traced firearms have been associated with crimes.
- Document the purchasers' identifying information, along with any other sales made to these individuals, and refer the information to CE if appropriate.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz covers the process of verifying FFL compliance with NICS checks and ensuring proper use of NICS. It includes auditing log samples and identifying potential issues.
