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Denied Background Checks & Abandoned Property

This policy governs what happens when a background check is denied on a firearm transfer, including the appeal process, the formal abandonment timeline, and acquisition of unresolved firearms into store inventory under Tennessee law.

1

Background Check Denials & Appeals

Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922) and Tennessee state law prohibit the release of any firearm to an individual who receives a "Denied" status from the Tennessee Instant Check System (TICS) operated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI).

If your background check is denied:

  • Appeal the Denial: You retain the legal right to challenge the denial directly with the state via the TBI TICS Appeal process. You must initiate the appeal process within thirty (30) calendar days of the initial denial and keep our staff updated on your appeal status.
  • Return to Sender: If you choose not to appeal, or if your appeal is officially denied, you must arrange for the firearm to be returned to the original seller or transferred to another eligible licensed dealer within thirty (30) calendar days. You are responsible for all return shipping costs, return transfer fees, and distributor/seller restocking fees.
2

Written Warning Notice

Firearms cannot be stored indefinitely under an open bailment. In accordance with general Tennessee bailment and property abandonment laws (T.C.A. Title 66), the store enforces the following timeline.

At any time after sixty (60) calendar days following an unresolved TICS denial, the FFL reserves the right to issue a Final Notice of Pending Abandonment. This notice will be dispatched via USPS Certified Mail (Return Receipt Requested) to the mailing address supplied during intake or on the transfer invoice, as well as via email.

3

15-Day Cure Window

The customer has fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of postmark or delivery attempt to resolve the transfer, by providing written proof of a pending TICS appeal or providing prepaid return logistics.

4

Forfeiture and Ownership Vesting

If the firearm remains unresolved at any time after ninety (90) calendar days from the initial denial date, or upon expiration of the final notice cure window, the firearm is conclusively deemed abandoned personal property under Tennessee law (T.C.A. Title 66).

5

Acquisition into Store Inventory

Once a firearm is deemed abandoned at the expiration of the 90-day period or notice window, full legal title and ownership immediately and irrevocably vest with the business.

The firearm will be booked out of transfer hold, permanently logged into our store's Acquisition and Disposition (A&D) records as store-owned property, and disposed of, auctioned, or resold at our sole discretion.

Any claim of ownership or equity in the firearm by the original customer is expressly forfeited.

Have a denied transfer and questions about your options? Contact us directly.

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Alcan Tactical is committed to responsible firearm ownership and legal compliance. All firearm transfers are subject to federal and Tennessee regulations, including required background checks. Buyers must be 18 or older for long guns and 21 or older for handguns.