Firearms are released according to the Gun Control Act 18 USC 922 (g) and Arizona Revised Statute
13-3101. For firearms that are releasable, the listed owner must pass a mandatory law enforcement background check. Once the background check is successfully passed, the owner will be contacted to schedule an
appointment to pick up the firearm. To inquire about your impounded firearm, call 480-312-5888.
For background checks that received a "Deny" or are experiencing an extended delay from the FBI NICS Program, you can appeal following these steps:
- Obtain your NICS Transaction Number (NTN) by calling SPD Property Staff at 480-312-5888.
- Go to the FBI NICS website and follow the instructions to appeal.