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NICS Act State Record Estimates

Data Collection Status
Active
Frequency
2009
Latest Data Available
2009
Data Experts
Devon Adams, Chief, Criminal Justice Data Improvement Program
Collection Period

2009

Description

Annual collection of estimated available state and local records, and other information pursuant to the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110- 180). Estimates are collected of records pertaining to persons prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended, 18 U.S.C. 921 et. seq.

Date Created: May 26, 2009