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"The purchase of firearms in the United States is heavily regulated to ensure that they do not fall into the wrong hands. One of the ways in which this regulation is accomplished is through background checks, which are conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). …"
"Federal Bureau of Investigation background checks are a significant part of our business. Sometimes the background check is indirect: we provide fingerprint cards to a client, they give the cards to their employer, and the employer submits the cards for a background check through another agency. But we also do FBI background checks directly…"
"Fingerprinting has long been a crucial tool in the field of law enforcement because it enables accurate identification. In recent years, the introduction of the Livescan fingerprinting system has revolutionized the way in which fingerprints are taken, allowing for even more accurate and efficient processing of fingerprint data. The Livescan system is a digital fingerprinting …"
"Do you need your personal Electronic Fingerprint Transmission (EFT) file to submit to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)? You no longer have to send in a fingerprint card if you have your personal EFT file. The goal of the modernized eForms program is to provide the ATF with an infusion of technology …"
"In the fingerprinting business, Alabama is known as a “hybrid” state. This means that some departments in the state government have a contract with a company for fingerprinting services but other departments and agencies do not have a preferred company for fingerprinting services. Some other states only use a specific company for all fingerprinting services, …"
"FBI background checks are required by some countries for immigration and visa applications. Usually, the background check must be apostilled or authenticated. Countries that are part of the Hague Convention require apostilles – all other countries require an authentication. Speedy Fingerprinting can take your fingerprints and transmit the file to the FBI for your background …"
"Since 2010, the Department of Defense (DoD) has been in the process of transitioning to electronic capture and submission of fingerprint images in support of all background investigations. All components of the DoD were directed to complete their transition by December 31, 2013. Companies participating in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) are also required …"
"The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives (ATF) filed new regulations on January 13th, 2023 that requires that certain rifles with a stabilizing brace to be classified as short-barreled rifles. Rule submission 2021R-08F, titled “Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached ‘Stabilizing Braces’’” was signed by the US Attorney General, which clears the way for …"
"When a set of fingerprints is good enough for a background check, the FBI calls these prints “classifiable”. If a set of fingerprints is submitted to the FBI that is not classifiable, they will reject that submission. It may surprise you to know that there are some steps you can take to increase the chances …"
"What does it mean when we describe our fingerprinting service area? It means different things depending on whether you intend to come to our office or use our mobile fingerprinting service. For clients coming to our office, we are convenient to the Huntsville, Alabama metro area. That includes Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Redstone Arsenal, Gurley, Meridianville, …"
