**FICS BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM REPLACEMENT**
As you may know the Oregon State Police is replacing the FICS application. Project updates will begin to be posted to this site and we encourage dealers to review the documents and visit this site regularly for new information. To help with questions regarding this upcoming change, contractor Diverse Computing Inc. (DCI) is hosting 2 webinars.
URGENT DEALER ACTION NEEDED NOW FOR DEALERS THAT use an application to access the OSP FICS Background Check System that is not provided by OSP. When the new system is in place and you do not take action to contact OSP regarding this matter, your business will be significantly impacted as the connection will have changed. To address this concern and minimize impact to these particular customers early in the process, all dealers that may use an application to interface with OSP are strongly encouraged to attend webinar session #1 in May 2021.
WEBINAR SESSION #1 Wednesday May 12, 2021 11:00am-12:00pm PT
This webinar will be technical in nature and will focus on how Gun Dealers can electronically submit “transactions" to OSP via the new API.
LOCATION: This session will be held virtually.
[INFORMATION FOR HOW TO ATTEND WILL BE FORTHCOMING]
WEBINAR SESSION #2 Wednesday September 22, 2021 11:00am-12:30pm PT
This webinar will focus on the general features and functions of the new Gun Dealer Portal from a user's perspective. In addition, it will provide the ability for Gun Dealers to ask questions, which will be included on the OSP website.
LOCATION: This session will be held virtually.
[INFORMATION FOR HOW TO ATTEND WILL BE FORTHCOMING]
***Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Oregon FICS unit is now only processing firearms backgrounds checks via the online portal. Please visit https://xn.osp.state.or.us/Fics/ to submit your transactions. Thank you for your cooperation.***
We conduct firearms background checks on persons attempting to purchase a firearm (ORS 166.412) through all Federally Licensed Firearms dealers in Oregon.
Online Firearms Instant Check System available to dealers only.
A few facts on the process and system:
- Oregon law requires a background check for all transfers including those that take place at a gun show and between private citizens. (Please refer to "When is a Background Check Required?")
- Records of the transactions are kept for five years.
- The database is exempt from public inspection.
- There is a $10.00 fee per transaction and funds the program.
- We also conduct background checks for private party sales at gun shows.