Note: Total may not add to 100% due to rounding.
^aA denial is referred if it is likely to merit prosecution under ATF and U.S. Attorney criteria.
^bIncludes 100 delayed and 334 standard denials overturned after referral to a field division when a subject was found to not be prohibited.
^cA firearm may be obtained during an "open transaction" where the FBI has not completed a check in three business days and the dealer is allowed to transfer the firearm. If the FBI completes the check and finds that the buyer is prohibited, a delayed denial referral is made to ATF.
^dA standard referral involves a person who is not allowed to receive a firearm because the FBI found a prohibitory record within three business days.
^eAn “information” is a formal accusation of a crime, which differs from an “indictment,” because it is made by a prosecuting attorney rather than a grand jury.
^fThe category "other reasons" is compiled from seven other prohibiting categories utilized by the Brady Operations Branch to refer denials for field investigation.
Source: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Brady Operations Branch.