(1)(a) An individual who has been denied the purchase of a firearm by the bureau may inquire why they were denied such a purchase by submitting a completed Request for Denial Information form.
- (b) The individual may have such denial information released to a third party by submitting a completed Third Party Release Form with a completed Request for Denial Information form.
- (2) Within a reasonable time after receiving the completed request form, the bureau shall release denial information regarding why the individual has been denied the purchase of a firearm, which shall be delivered by mail, email, or fax to the individual at the phone number, email address, or fax number indicated on the request form.
- (3) A denial of the purchase of a firearm by the bureau may not be overturned except if the denial was done in error by the bureau and no longer than 30 days has passed from the date of the initial background check.
KEY: firearm purchases, firearm releases, firearm denials, firearm background check information
Date of Last Change: December 9, 2025
Notice of Continuation: October 3, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-5a-601; 53-5a-602; 76-11-302; 76-11-303