re: Question about gun background check

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You may have the same name as someone with a felony.

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This is the right answer FWIW. I am a FFL and know. This is why they ask for your Social Security Number to help with ID. I know a guy who can fill out a 4473, put his Social and get approved. Then five minutes later put all the same info on a new form except his social and get delayed.

Date of birth alone doesn't do it. They key on the SS Number for some reason.