Does a permit qualify as an alternative to a NICS check if the purchaser is using it to buy a type of firearm that is not covered by the permit?

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Yes, assuming the transaction complies with state law.

Example

ATF recognizes the permit to purchase a handgun and the concealed weapons permit as alternatives to a NICS check in a particular state.

Any purchaser who displays either permit in that state is not required to undergo a NICS check prior to purchasing a rifle, assuming the transaction complies with state law.

Last Reviewed May 22, 2020