Since the implementation of the NICS on November 30, 1998, the FBI has continued to focus on identifying,
developing, and implementing process and system improvements to the nation's firearms background check
system. In support of its mission to provide the timely determination of a person's eligibility to receive
firearms or explosives in accordance with federal and state law, the FBI CJIS Division's NICS Section strives
to provide effective and efficient service to its users. The staff and management of the NICS Section take
great pride in the many accomplishments achieved program-to-date1 (PTD), in the furtherance of public safety
and national security in America.
developing, and implementing process and system improvements to the nation's firearms background check
system. In support of its mission to provide the timely determination of a person's eligibility to receive
firearms or explosives in accordance with federal and state law, the FBI CJIS Division's NICS Section strives
to provide effective and efficient service to its users. The staff and management of the NICS Section take
great pride in the many accomplishments achieved program-to-date1 (PTD), in the furtherance of public safety
and national security in America.
