Section 33.121. PICS firearm acquisition/license to carry/denial challenge

(a) The PICS firearm acquisition/license to carry/denial challenge form, shall be furnished to licensed firearms dealers and county sheriffs in this Commonwealth, to be provided to individuals upon request, who are denied the ability to purchase or acquire a firearm, as defined in section 6111.2 of the act (relating to firearms sales surcharge) or a license to carry a firearm, based upon a PICS firearms background check determination. A written request for these forms may be directed to the State Police, Attention: Firearm Unit, 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110. Forms shall be furnished to the firearms dealer/sheriff and shall be requested at least 3 weeks prior to the time of actual need.

(b) The PICS firearm acquisition/license to carry/denial challenge form shall be either typewritten or printed in blue or black ink pen. The form shall be completed containing legible impressions. It shall be the responsibility of the individual submitting the denial challenge to ensure the form is accurately completed. The form shall be submitted within 30 days of the PICS denial determination by the requesting individual, by first class mail, to the State Police, Attention: Firearm Unit, 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110.

The provisions of this § 33.121 adopted February 23, 2001, effective February 24, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1145.