A recent ATF open letter allows FFLs in 13 states to bypass the NICS background check for firearm purchases if the buyer possesses a valid state-issued permit issued within the last 5 years, provided the permit was granted after a NICS-equivalent background check. This policy aims to reduce redundant checks for law-abiding citizens who have already undergone vetting. However, it does not eliminate the ATF Form 4473 or other legal requirements, and permit qualification is strictly based on state system standards.
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