NICS checks are background checks, when people fill out a Form 4473 in a gun store that is for the NICS check. They are required on all sales from dealers (even at gun shows). They are not required (barring tighter state regulations) from private non-dealers.
No. You have to go through a NICS check.
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/nics/about-nics
That sounds like a background check, so now I’m as confused as I was to begin with.
Edit: Maybe states are different, but apparently it’s possible to buy without any check or showing ID at least in some states.
NICS checks are background checks, when people fill out a Form 4473 in a gun store that is for the NICS check. They are required on all sales from dealers (even at gun shows). They are not required (barring tighter state regulations) from private non-dealers.