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than one semi-automatic rifle capable of accepting a detachable
magazine and with a caliber greater than .22 (including .223
caliber/5.56 millimeter) to an unlicensed person at one time or
during any five consecutive business days. This report is made via
ATF Form 3310.12 and must be reported no later than the close
of business on the day the multiple sale or other disposition took
place. This requirement includes (but is not limited to) purchases
of popular semi-automatic rifles such as AR-15s, AK-47s, Ruger
Mini-14s, and Tavor bullpup rifles.
VI. WHAT IF I’M DENIED THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE A FIREARM?
A. If I am denied the right to purchase, how do I appeal?
Persons who believe they have been erroneously denied or delayed
a firearm transfer based on a match to a record returned by 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 (“ASTˮ) in writing, either via mail or online on the FBI’s
website at www.fbi.gov. An appellant must provide their complete
name, complete mailing address, and NICS transaction number. For
persons appealing a delayed transaction, a fingerprint card is required
and must be submitted with the appeal, while the fingerprint card is
merely recommended on appeals for denied applications. This may
seem counter-intuitive, but it is required per the FBI’s website.
B. What if I keep getting erroneously delayed or denied when I
am attempting to buy a firearm?
Apply for a Unique Personal Identification Number (“UPINˮ)
that is designed to solve this issue. Some individuals may have a
name which is common enough (or happens to be flagged for other
reasons) that it causes undue delays or denials in the background
check verification process through NICS. For that reason, NICS
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