If you're looking for legal ways to acquire a firearm without going through the standard NICS background check, here are some **legal options** depending on your jurisdiction:

1. **Private sales** – In many U.S. states, private party sales between residents of the same state don't require a background check (though some states have closed this)

2. **Curio & Relic license** – An FFL Type 03 allows purchasing qualifying older firearms with some streamlined processes

3. **Build your own** – In many states, individuals can legally manufacture firearms for personal use

4. **Concealed carry permit** – In some states, a valid CCW permit can serve as an alternative to the NICS check at point of sale, streamlining the process

**If you're being denied** on a background check, you may:

- Request your NICS records to check for errors
- Work with an attorney to resolve incorrect records (mistaken identity, expunged records not updated, etc.)
- Appeal a denial through the FBI's NICS Section

If you're a **prohibited person** (felony conviction, domestic violence conviction, etc.), it would be a federal crime to acquire a firearm through any means.

Would you like more specific information about any of these options?
