Apr 5, 2009 · Re: Background Check in "Research" Hope this helps clear things up. This is directly from the PSP: (Anything in italics I added for clarification) Research Response Certain situations will …

Jan 21, 2011 · Well the letter came back with "Your recent PICS background check concerning a purchase/transfer of a firearm was placed in an undetermined status." They had an old record hit …

Dec 23, 2017 · The permanent provisions of the Brady law provide for the establishment of a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) that licensees must contact before transferring …

Jan 14, 2013 · I know that PA law allows for a transfer of a handgun between parent and child without needing to go through an FFL/background check. However, can you transfer a handgun to a sibling …

Jan 6, 2013 · The PICS background check program issues approval or denial determinations. By law, no record information may be disseminated as a result of the background check. If a record is identified …

May 7, 2025 · The State Police does the background check, using the FBI's database (and state databases). You will have to pay the FFL for the transfer work - it varies in cost depending on dealer.

Dec 19, 2012 · This is probably a dumb question, but I ordered my first handgun on the basis of a paid background check done through the PA state police website, called Pennsylvania Access to Criminal …

Aug 19, 2015 · I have always been curious why it takes 4 months to perform a background check. What databases are they checking, and is there any earthly reason why it should take so long? People get …

May 19, 2010 · Is the PICS background check the only method a Sheriff will use to look at your criminal history? I assumed the Sheriff's Department did their own independent investigation in addition to …

Mar 1, 2012 · Re: Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) Yes Not necessarily Not necessarily When A PICS is done on you, you are identified by your DL or other ID. The approval or denial …