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Scott B. wrote:The only firearms information submitted on a NICS check is the weapon type (pistol, rifle, shotgun) , not serial number.

FWIW: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/g ... fact-sheet" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

"The NICS is not to be used to establish a federal firearm registry; information about an inquiry resulting in an allowed transfer is destroyed in accordance with NICS regulations. Current destruction of NICS records became effective when a final rule was published by the Department of Justice in The Federal Register, outlining the following changes. Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 25.9(b)(1), (2), and (3), the NICS Section must destroy all identifying information on allowed transactions prior to the start of the next NICS operational day. If a potential purchaser is delayed or denied a firearm and successfully appeals the decision, the NICS Section cannot retain a record of the overturned appeal."

The NICS is a national system that checks available records on persons who may be disqualified from receiving firearms. The FBI developed the system through a cooperative effort with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and local and state law enforcement agencies. The NICS is a computerized background check system designed to respond within 30 seconds on most background check inquiries so the FFLs receive an almost immediate response. Depending on the willingness of state governments to act as a liaison for the NICS, the FFLs contact either the FBI or a designated state Point of Contact (POC) to initiate background checks on individuals purchasing or redeeming firearms. The background check process, as performed by the FBI and by state POCs, is described below.

• Now, children, what department is the FBI part of? That's right..... the Justice Department!
  
  And who is the head of the Justice Department? Right again!!! Attorney General Eric Holder! Yes Johnny, that's right. Eric Holder has been the head of the Justice department since early 2009.
  
  You're such good students that you can all have one cookie. ........OK, that's enough..... JOHNNY!!!! You put that second cookie back right now!!!
  
  Now kids, which one of you thinks that Eric Holder believes grownups shouldn't have guns? All of you? You're all doing so well today.
  
  Children, did you know that Eric Holder, the head of the Justice Department, has actually broken gun laws himself before? Did you know that he also broke other laws by trying to hide it? Yes, kids, he did. He called it Operation Fast and Furious, and believe it or not, he deliberately allowed criminals to buy guns! Isn't that incredible?
  
  And do you know what else, kids? When he got caught, he got his pal Barry to hide the evidence for him. Who's Barry? Oh, he's that guy we all call "Mr. President". Can you say "president"? I knew you could.
  
  And children, Barry also thinks that the government should know which Americans have guns, just in case we have to take those guns away from them. I know..... it's crazy isn't it?