4.  Redress.

Follow the procedures at COMSC Instruction 5521.1 series.  In the event that an individual requests information regarding his/her case to determine why access has been denied or why authorization to possess Government-furnished firearms and ammunition is denied, the individual can take the following action:

a.  Submit a letter requesting an explanation for the denial to the Director of Force Protection (N34), Military Sealift Command Headquarters, 914 Charles Morris Ct SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20398-0001.  The letter must include an unsworn declaration at the bottom of the request for information that states "I declare under perjury or penalty under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct."

b.  N34 may provide an answer outlining the reasons for denial, if warranted by DoD.  The information released will not disclose national security (classified), law enforcement-sensitive, or any material deemed by EPIC or DoD that may jeopardize an on-going investigation.

c.  Individuals may also submit information to N34 to rebut the factual basis for a denial of access, or denial of possession of Government-furnished firearms and ammunition, by providing evidence that an arrest warrant has been cleared, that criminal conviction data is erroneous or does not fit criteria listed at 18 U.S.C. 922(g) or section 6 of OPNAVINST 3591.1 series, Small Arms Training and Qualification.