Under 21= Instant research for PICS?

[SecMilDepot]

Have any other dealers noticed that any under 21 buyers are now put into auto research?

Who decided on this?
Any legal action so far?

Just wondering as it was a surprise last week and we haven't heard anything.

[gnbrotz]

Thank Congress.

As a result of the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) of 2022, the NICS Section has been working towards the implementation of an enhanced background check process for persons between the ages of 18-20. The enhancement provides the opportunity for additional outreach and research to be conducted regarding the existence of any juvenile adjudication information and/or mental health prohibition. As a result, transactions on persons between the ages of 18-20 will initially be delayed allowing for the additional outreach. To conduct this outreach and research, the address of the individual will be collected so that the appropriate local law enforcement entities may be contacted.

For all FFLs conducting checks through the FBI, the enhanced process for persons under the age of 21 will begin on November 14, 2022.

NICS transactions for persons under the age of 21 could be extended for a period up to ten (10) business days.

[JenniferG]

81 million ballots voted for that.

[SecMilDepot]

Thank Congress.

Thanks.
We were wondering if it was just PSP overstepping their bounds again, seems it is Congress instead.