Stay ahead of regulatory change with this targeted course focused on the Department of Justice’s new rule under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Learn how Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) can utilize the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to conduct voluntary employment checks for employees and contractors with firearms access. Get step-by-step compliance guidance, best practices for documentation and privacy, and actionable insights on avoiding costly penalties.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the scope and purpose of the final rule and its relationship to the BSCA.
* Identify which employees are subject to voluntary Firearm Handler Background Checks (FHCs).
* Describe the process for conducting FHCs, including consent, submission, and response handling.
* Implement recordkeeping, privacy, and security requirements.
* Recognize the legal and financial consequences of non-compliance.
* Navigate the appeals process for “Did Not Pass” FHC responses.
* Apply best practices for compliance and ongoing implementation.
