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, or any Oregon State Police office. To conduct a firearms background check through the Oregon FICS Online System (available to dealers only) please use the following link: https://xn.osp.state.or.us/Fics/ Important Phone Numbers FICS Instant Check and Stolen Gun Checks (For FFL dealers and private party transfers): 1(800) 432-5059 Local Alternate FICS Instant Check Number (For FFL dealers and private party transfers; use when cell phone does not allow an 800 number): (503) 585-6245 FICS Email: osp.firearms@state.or.us Challenge/Information Line (for denied or delayed transactions and inquiries): (503) 373-1808 OSP Firearms Instant Check FAX: (503) 370-8584 FICS Unit Manager: 503-934-2330 FICS Unit Supervisor: 503-934-2364 Information 2016 FICS Unit Overview Things to Know When Purchasing a Firearm What to Expect when Purchasing a Firearm - Background Check Outline Firearm Disqualifiers Pre-Purchase Self-Assessment Questionnaire Firearm Information and Denial Reports Oregon Firearms Safety Act Highlights FBI NICS Appeal FAQ FICS Guide to Appealing an Oregon Firearm Transfer Denial or Delay VAF Brochure FBI NICS Appeal Guide Forms Firearm Dealers Order Form Firearms Instant Check Account Form Firearms Transfer Record Register of Transfer of Used Firearm Form Fingerprint Instructions Thumbprint Form
FICS Instant Check and Stolen Gun Checks (For FFL dealers and private party transfers): 1(800) 432-5059 Local Alternate FICS Instant Check Number (For FFL dealers and private party transfers; use when cell phone does not allow an 800 number): (503) 585-6245 FICS Email: osp.firearms@state.or.us Challenge/Information Line (for denied or delayed transactions and inquiries): (503) 373-1808 OSP Firearms Instant Check FAX: (503) 370-8584 FICS Unit Manager: 503-934-2330 FICS Unit Supervisor: 503-934-2364
2016 FICS Unit Overview Things to Know When Purchasing a Firearm What to Expect when Purchasing a Firearm - Background Check Outline Firearm Disqualifiers Pre-Purchase Self-Assessment Questionnaire Firearm Information and Denial Reports Oregon Firearms Safety Act Highlights FBI NICS Appeal FAQ FICS Guide to Appealing an Oregon Firearm Transfer Denial or Delay VAF Brochure FBI NICS Appeal Guide
Firearm Dealers Order Form Firearms Instant Check Account Form Firearms Transfer Record Register of Transfer of Used Firearm Form Fingerprint Instructions Thumbprint Form
Denied Challenge Form (As of June 2017)
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