Background check for buying a gun

[SteveJ]

Is it a state check or a federal check or from what dept? I guess I always thought it was a FBI check but after listening to the news I'm not sure. Really never gave it much thought.

[ducker]

I thought it was the FBI also.

[ScottV]

Until they change the current laws, mental illness cannot be added to background checks. There are laws protecting patients from having their medical records released. They call the law Hippa.

[canebreaker]

I thought it was the FBI also. The guberment doesn't have the time to check them.

[Cray]

I thought the guys at bass pro in Memphis told me it went through the state. No records are kept after approval. System info is purged after 24 hrs. That's one of the complaints from Gov. They want permanent registration files so they know who,what,when and where.

[SteveJ]

Guess I'll ask next time in LGS.

[canebreaker]

I would call the high way patrol since they issuse permits.

[jackie53]

It,s a King Obama,Queen Biden check!!!!!

[Mikie]

In Oklahoma the background check is done buy the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). The wait time last year was about three months. Costs was $100; Sheriffs office also does a local check of county courts and DAs office. There is a question on application about mental health. This is for a concealed carry permit. We are now an open carry state but you must still have permit to open carry, if you open carry the police can ask to see your permit at any time. To buy a gun from a dealer you must register it and there is no waiting period. Most states have the laws on their web sites just remember its .GOV not .COM

[canebreaker]

We use to be an open carry state.
Now you have to get training before getting your CCW, along with an IC patch. The state instructor can charge what he wants. I've seen $75. to $300. for the same course.