Accurate Biometrics has announced it has been approved by the Illinois State Police to perform fingerprint based criminal history background checks for Concealed Carry Firearm Instructors.

The requirement to perform such checks is underpinned by the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act (Public Act 098-0063).

Peggy Critchfield, President, Accurate Biometrics said: "This is an important first step in complying with this law and sets the stage for the training of individuals seeking to apply for a firearm concealed carry license."

Accurate Biometrics operates over 60 fingerprint service locations throughout the state and also offers onsite fingerprinting service for groups of 25 or more applicants.

At this time, the ISP approval to begin fingerprinting applies only to firearm instructors; however, the company says it looks forward to expanding its fingerprinting services to Concealed Carry License Applicants from January, 2014.

Since 2000, Accurate Biometrics has been capturing and transmitting livescan fingerprint records for applicants throughout Illinois. Within the last several years, Accurate Biometrics has expanded its fingerprinting business model to California and established fingerprint partnerships in New York and Maryland.