How can I find out who my gun is registered to?

Licensed gun dealers are required to keep these forms for as long as they are in business, then surrender them to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). If you are a police officer, you can trace a gun by accessing an ATF information system called “eTrace.” Recover a gun you want to trace.

Where can I get a background check for a gun?

You can check the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to see FFLs in your state. Many states also have additional laws about gun background checks, so be sure to check them before purchasing a gun.

How can I find out if someone has a concealed weapon permit?

If the need arises to find if an individual carries a concealed weapon permit, there will be varying levels of difficulty in obtaining the information, depending on the person’s compliance. Send a written request to the Public Records Liaison.

Do you have to register a gun in your state?

Local Jurisdictions that Register Guns: States that Require Registration of All Firearms States that Require Registration of Handguns States that Require New Residents to Report Their Firearms States that Require Registration of Pre-Ban “Assault Weapons” and/or 50 Caliber Rifles

What do you need to know about the Firearms Records Bureau?

The Firearms Records Bureau is the Commonwealth’s repository for all firearms license and transaction data, issues non-resident firearms licenses and resident alien permits, and provides guidance to local licensing officers.

How does a person get a background check for a firearm?

When a person tries to buy a firearm, the seller, known as a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL), contacts NICS electronically or by phone. The prospective buyer fills out the ATF form, and the FFL relays that information to the NICS.

How can I trace a gun without a serial number?

Write down the serial number on the gun if it is available. If you are trying to trace a gun without a serial number, submit the weapon to the ATF where various techniques may be used to recover serial numbers that have been mechanically or chemically removed from legally manufactured firearms.