: Evidence that the buyer is an "unlawful user of or addicted to" controlled substances. Mental Health & Military History

According to FBI data, most checks are completed within minutes, resulting in one of three statuses:

: Whether the buyer is an illegal alien or has renounced their U.S. citizenship.

: Being legally declared "mentally defective" or being involuntarily committed to a mental institution. Voluntary treatment typically does not trigger a denial.

: A dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces. Identity & Citizenship Status

: Any conviction for a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

: Confirming the buyer meets the minimum age requirements (typically 18 for long guns and 21 for handguns). Common Outcome Scenarios