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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania State Police announced the number of firearm denials and investigations for the first quarter of 2023.
The Pennsylvania Instant Check System, also known as PICS, helps law enforcement and firearms dealers determine the legal ability of an individual to be licensed to carry a firearm or to acquire a firearm by purchase or transfer. Use for
If a person provides false information on a state or federal form, an investigation will be initiated and a referral will be sent to law enforcement.
Considered Class 3 in Pennsylvania and contains false information, whether verbal or written, on federal or state agency forms, or capable of deceiving a seller, licensed distributor, or licensed manufacturer knowingly presenting potentially false identification.
Below is a table of PICS stats for the first quarter of 2023, compared to 2022 stats.
| 2022 | 2023 | |
| PICS check implementation | 321,666 | 327,272 |
| rejected person | 5,486 | 4,645 |
| Denials Referred to Law Enforcement | 1,975 | 2,121 |
| Call the Pennsylvania State Police | 493 | 455 |
| refer to city police | 1,408 | 1,525 |
| ATF reference | 74 | 141 |
| Individuals Arrested With Warrant At Time Of Purchase | 13 | twenty five |
