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Oregon State Police - Identification Services Section

Firearms Instant Check System (FICS)
The Firearms Unit provides a service to all Federally Licensed Firearms dealers in the state of Oregon by conducting the Firearms Instant Check backgrounds on persons attempting to purchase a firearm (ORS 166.412). Records of the transactions are kept for five years. This database is exempt from public inspection. The funding for this Unit is based on a current user fee of $10.00 per transaction. The Firearms Unit is open from 8am to 10pm every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas as mandated by law. The unit is also responsible for conducting background checks for private party sales at gun shows.
 
The Firearms Unit is responsible for processing stolen gun checks against the stolen weapons files in LEDS and NCIC for the dealers and any private citizen requesting this service. There is no fee for processing the stolen gun checks. To check a firearm against the stolen record files, call 1-800-432-5059.
 
To conduct a firearms background check through the Oregon FICS Online System please use the following link:
 
Important Phone Numbers:
FICS Instant Check (And Stolen Gun Checks) 1-800-432-5059 (For FFL Dealers and Private Party transfers)
 
Local Alternate FICS Instant Check Number (For use when cell phone does not allow an 800 number) 503-585-6245 (For FFL Dealers and Private Party transfers)
 
Challenge/Information line (for denied, delayed transactions or inquiries) 503-373-1808
 
FICS Unit Manager 503-934-2328
 
FICS Unit Supervisor 503-934-2364
 
OSP Firearms Instant Check Fax 503-370-8584