The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - background checks and ATF forms, ATF keep?

JimDandy · March 25, 2013, 05:26 PM

No, except in a very specific process requested by a citizen, they don't keep the records (or are not supposed to) and must flush them within 24 hours of finishing the check.- or something similar.

IF a citizen routinely flags the check for a delay/denial they may request a special file be opened and remain open to easier facilitate a pass result, but I don't have any experience with that, and someone more knowledgeable than I would have to comment. The process IS on the ATF Frequently Asked Questions page however.

March 25, 2013, 05:26 PM	#5
JimDandy Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 2,556	No, except in a very specific process requested by a citizen, they don't keep the records (or are not supposed to) and must flush them within 24 hours of finishing the check.- or something similar. IF a citizen routinely flags the check for a delay/denial they may request a special file be opened and remain open to easier facilitate a pass result, but I don't have any experience with that, and someone more knowledgeable than I would have to comment. The process IS on the ATF Frequently Asked Questions page however.