[Vermont Lt]

You are probably from Il, and I am not disputing what you say. But I thought the NICS check was Federal law.

[Trailerpark Badass]

States are responsible for the background check done when selling a gun. NICS is the standard resource to do that. Many states, including my own, allow an existing state firearms license or CCW permit to take the place of the NICS check.

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

You would be correct.

[Yo-Yo]

You are probably from Il, and I am not disputing what you say. But I thought the NICS check was Federal law.

I am from Michigan, not Ill, but in several states, including Michigan, if a person possesses a concealed carry permit or state issued FOID, they are not required to go through a NICS check when purchasing. We still have to fill out a form 4473, but do not need the NICS phone call.

The past four guns I purchased I only flashed my CPL to the FFL, and he recorded that information on the 4473 in lieu of a NICS approval number. (Line 21 on form 4473)