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 …

Dec 23, 2017 · Certain situations will prevent a background check from being approved or denied at the time of the initial call. Possible circumstances which may result in a transaction being delayed for …

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 …

Jul 26, 2022 · PICS and research I was transferring a pistol on Saturday and the background check went into research. I have no criminal history or any pending legal things. I usually pass the PICS check in …

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 …

Jan 5, 2013 · Firearm Dealers located in Pennsylvania who merely complete the background check for an individual, but are not involved with the actual sale of the firearm, are not required to collect any …

Sep 22, 2008 · Re: Background Check in "Research" Being put into research is a hassle, but not usually a cause for concern. According to some of the dealers I've spoken with, it usually means: - There's a …

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 …

Oct 25, 2025 · Senate Bill 669 Requiring Background Checks to Purchase Ammunition In the near future, we plan to introduce legislation that would require the Pennsylvania State Police to conduct a …

Nov 10, 2013 · The ability to retrieve NICS background check results 24/7. The ability to retrieve all checks initiated at the NICS Contracted Call Centers or via the NICS E-Check. The ability to print …