As per FBI NICS email today (06/17), a MD FFL can now call FBI NICS on "OTHER" type guns, not just "LONG GUN". The "HANDGUN" is still unavailable.
So if Lou's email is correct, can our FFL's then perform their own NICS checks on stripped lower receivers and release on day 8 in good conscience? (ie, to be COMPLETELY compliant with ATF and not fear any repercussions for release to a prohibited person)?