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Bought my first pistol today, got delayed on FBI check. Update - Still Delayed
Posted on 6/18/16 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 6/18/16 at 4:55 pm
Finally got my wife to agree and she went shooting with me today. She was very anti-gun for a long time, mostly due to personal anxiety. We tried out 3 and she like the Springfield XD 9mm, which was want I wanted.
What could be the cause for a delay? When I purchased my shotgun back in 2005, i also got delayed 3 days. I'm not a must have it now person, but it is a bit perplexing.
Now to decide on what my next gun purchase will be.
I used friend's advice and reading on stuff from this board. Thx guys!
ETA: Called today 6/22 and they said it was still showing delayed. Hopefully I can get it before the end of the week to go shooting.
What could be the cause for a delay? When I purchased my shotgun back in 2005, i also got delayed 3 days. I'm not a must have it now person, but it is a bit perplexing.
Now to decide on what my next gun purchase will be.
I used friend's advice and reading on stuff from this board. Thx guys!
ETA: Called today 6/22 and they said it was still showing delayed. Hopefully I can get it before the end of the week to go shooting.
This post was edited on 6/22/16 at 9:58 pm
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Posted on 6/18/16 at 4:56 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
I think it's 3 or 4 business days.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 5:02 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
You couldn't have a common name or the name of a prohibited person. They have to look aittle deeper before the sale can happen
Posted on 6/18/16 at 5:04 pm to wickowick
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name of a prohibited person
That might be the case, but my last name is french in origin and not that common. Shouldn't my SSN set me apart from anyone else though?
Posted on 6/18/16 at 5:05 pm to wickowick
Get your wife to buy the next one.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 5:08 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Try to get investigated FOR terrorism by the FBI, they let you walk after that 
Posted on 6/18/16 at 5:09 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
The check system is stupid, your SSN doesn't help, it's insane
Posted on 6/18/16 at 5:09 pm to saintsfan1977
quote:
Get your wife to buy the next one.
I think I will do that next time.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 5:11 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
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Shouldn't my SSN set me apart from anyone else though?
you would think
Posted on 6/18/16 at 5:14 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Someone somewhere w similar or identical name could be the problem
Posted on 6/18/16 at 5:45 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Your last name may be flagged even if its not common natiowide it may be more common here. My sister and brother in law one time had an issue not with guns but nonetheless in the parish they were in, another couple with their name had writtem bad checks. Crazy stuff happens. Now what I was told years ago from a dealer was that once you get delayed, then you'll continue to get delayed. How true that is today, I don't know but perhaps some of guys working in the business can shed some light.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 5:57 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Apparently if you look like a Muslim you get out of there with no problems....
Posted on 6/18/16 at 6:03 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
It's most likely you have a name similar or identical to someone with a not so good background.
I've been delayed on every gun I've ever purchased that required a background check.
If you wanted to, you could file an appeal to try to find out what is causing the delay.
Here's some links to help point you in the right direction:
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/appeals/nics-appeals-process/reasons-nics-background-checks-are-denied-or-delayed
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/appeals/nics-appeals-process/appeals-home
This one gives you all the info you need to know about filing the appeal: https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/appeals/nics-guide-for-appealing
This is the actual appeal form: https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/appeals/nics_vaf_brochure_eng.pdf
I've been delayed on every gun I've ever purchased that required a background check.
If you wanted to, you could file an appeal to try to find out what is causing the delay.
quote:
A delayed transaction will be purged from the NICS within 88 days from creation. The NICS Section recommends that you wait 30 days from the date initiating the check prior to filing an appeal on a delay to give the NICS Section’s staff time to complete the initial transaction. If your original background check is completed, the Federal Firearm Licensee will be notified with a final status.
Here's some links to help point you in the right direction:
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/appeals/nics-appeals-process/reasons-nics-background-checks-are-denied-or-delayed
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/appeals/nics-appeals-process/appeals-home
This one gives you all the info you need to know about filing the appeal: https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/appeals/nics-guide-for-appealing
This is the actual appeal form: https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/appeals/nics_vaf_brochure_eng.pdf
Posted on 6/18/16 at 6:13 pm to Kino74
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Now what I was told years ago from a dealer was that once you get delayed, then you'll continue to get delayed. How true that is today, I don't know
Not true at all.
I got delayed on my first 2. No delay for the (many) ones I've bought after
Posted on 6/18/16 at 6:21 pm to cdaniel76
Thanks, I'll look into it.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 6:22 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
I've never experienced a delay. I always get it the same day.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 6:31 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
A little off topic...but what's the deal with TWIC card holders getting delayed?
Posted on 6/18/16 at 7:08 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
If you have a beard or dark hair you will be placed on the waiting list
This post was edited on 6/18/16 at 7:12 pm
Posted on 6/18/16 at 7:34 pm to NASA_ISS_Tiger
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but what's the deal with TWIC card holders getting delayed?
I have a Twic. Been approved wayyy more than denied. Honestly the delays seem pretty random to me.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 7:55 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
I got delayed the very first time I bought a gun when I lived in La but never again in La. Lived in Virginia and got delayed every time. It had to be something with the Va state police.
Moved to Washington State and made about 5 purchases there and got delayed on my final purchase there with a shotgun purchase.
I'm now a Texan and haven't bought anything yet but am curious on how it will work out.
If you keep getting delayed you can request a UPIN and that should help.
ETA
I have an FFL 03, have/had a concealed permit every state I've lived, and TSA PreCheck I feel like I should get through the check instantly but that's not how our system works I guess.
Moved to Washington State and made about 5 purchases there and got delayed on my final purchase there with a shotgun purchase.
I'm now a Texan and haven't bought anything yet but am curious on how it will work out.
If you keep getting delayed you can request a UPIN and that should help.
ETA
I have an FFL 03, have/had a concealed permit every state I've lived, and TSA PreCheck I feel like I should get through the check instantly but that's not how our system works I guess.
This post was edited on 6/18/16 at 7:58 pm
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