NICS DENIAL ATTORNEYS

Restore Your Gun Rights

If you have been denied the ability to purchase a firearm due to a NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) denial, it’s important to understand that a denial does not mean you’ve permanently lost your right to own a firearm. Mistakes can occur, and errors in your criminal record or background check may be the cause. With the assistance of one of our experienced attorneys, you can challenge the denial and work to correct any inaccuracies. Munitions Law Group is dedicated to guiding you through the NICS denial appeal process, ensuring your rights are protected and that any errors in your record are addressed promptly and effectively.

NICS Appeal Process

Filing a NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) appeal with the help of an experienced MLG attorney can significantly improve your chances of overturning a wrongful denial and restoring your right to purchase a firearm. Here's how working with a skilled attorney can streamline the appeal process:

Reviewing Your Denial: After receiving a denial notice from the NICS, we will carefully review the reason for the denial, whether it’s due to a mistake in your criminal record, a clerical error, or another issue. Understanding the cause of the denial is the first step in the appeal process.
Investigating Your Background: An attorney will conduct a thorough investigation into your background, ensuring that all the information in your NICS record is accurate. This may involve obtaining court records, verifying personal details, and identifying any discrepancies that may have led to the denial.
Preparing and Submitting the Appeal: Once the issue is identified, we will help you gather the necessary evidence to support your appeal. This may include documentation such as court records, proof of identity, or any other relevant paperwork. We will then file the appeal with the FBI’s NICS Section or the appropriate state agency on your behalf.
Navigating the Complex Process: The NICS appeal process can be complex and time-consuming. Our legal team will ensure that all deadlines are met, paperwork is correctly completed, and your case is presented in the most effective way possible.
Communicating with Authorities: We will handle communication with the NICS and other relevant agencies, keeping you informed of the status of your appeal and ensuring that your case is given the proper attention.
Achieving a Favorable Outcome: Working with our experienced team, you’ll have a better chance of clearing up any inaccuracies in your criminal record or background check and successfully overturning the denial. If the appeal is successful, you’ll regain your right to purchase firearms.

Voluntary Appeals File (VAF) & THE PROCESS

If you have received a NICS denial, a Voluntary Appeals File (VAF) is the next step to restore your purchase rights. Our gun rights restoration attorneys can assist with the Voluntary Appeals File (VAF) process for individuals wrongly denied firearm purchases due to errors in the NICS background check. We help gather necessary documentation, submit a thorough application, and advocate for the issuance of a Unique Personal Identification Number (UPIN), which helps prevent future wrongful denials and delays. Our expertise ensures a smoother process and increases the chances of approval for gun purchases.

The VAF process is an underutilized process that our office recognizes as intrinsically valuable. Our office utilizes this very helpful process to firm up a client’s firearm rights and to gain a tactical advantage when necessary, if a fight with the government becomes necessary.

Reviewing your background. The review process with our office is very thorugh. Our office will work with you to access and obtain records necessary toward putting the best possible application forth.
Developing an action plan. Once all relevant records have been obtained or accessed, our office will work with you to develop the action plan for drafting and submitting the VAF application.
Preparing the application. Our office prides itself on its detailed draftsmanship and strategizing within the application process. Once the application is completed, our office will submit a thorough and detailed written legal argument with your application.
Submission and follow-up. Our office will continue to communicate with you during the application process and work to address any errors on behalf of the government.

Firearms Litigation

If you are unsuccessful in convincing the government to approve your gun rights a lawsuit may become necessary. Our lawyers are have been very successful in both state and federal litigation regarding the second amendment and gun rights. A lawsuit is the “Nuclear Option” and is at times a necessity to force the government to respect individual rights and liberties. Let our attorneys fight for you if you believe your rights are being violated by the government.

Experienced NICS Appeal Attorneys

We are gun rights lawyers experienced at correcting NICS inaccuracies. It is crucial to ensure your criminal records are up to date and accurate for a variety of reasons to include, but not limited to, success in securing certain licensing or employment, expunging your record, obtaining a concealed handgun license or a multitude of civil rights afforded to those with non-disqualifying criminal backgrounds. Our gun rights restoration services include Ohio and throughout the United States. Contact Munitions Law Group today to get started.

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