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Posted: 2/8/2002 11:22:49 PM EDT

I went to my local dealer today and bought myself a new pistol, to my surprise I got a delayed response from NICS! I have purchased well over 40+ firearms since this law went into effect, and this was the first time I got delayed. On my way home the dealer called me and said it was OK to pick up the pistol.

Any ideas why? Thanks in advance

Posted: 2/8/2002 11:42:01 PM EDT

[#1]

I have never been delayed, but a friend of mine has.

Sometimes they get backed up, computers can go down. One FFL told me that common names get delayed more often (Joe Smith was his example).

Posted: 2/8/2002 11:45:08 PM EDT

[#2]

25% of the gun buying population is delayed. That being said the system could have had a glitch while your transaction was taking place prompting an automated delay. 40+ firearms since late '98; why don't you come to my store?

Posted: 2/8/2002 11:56:44 PM EDT

[#3]

I've been delayed twice that I can remember. It was hell too!

Oh, now don't feel so bad for me. My lawyer was flat out denied!

Posted: 2/8/2002 11:58:58 PM EDT

[#4]

I had a Chief of Police denied once.

Posted: 2/9/2002 12:14:19 AM EDT

[#5]

Since NICS took effect I have been delayed on every handgun purchase except one, but never on a long gun. Coincidence?-TR

Posted: 2/9/2002 2:03:32 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
25% of the gun buying population is delayed. That being said the system could have had a glitch while your transaction was taking place prompting an automated delay. 40+ firearms since late '98; why don't you come to my store?

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Sure! Where are you located?

Posted: 2/9/2002 5:31:26 AM EDT

[#7]

As the others say, a more common name are sometimes more likely to be delayed. Here in TN an out-of-state birth & using a DL instead of a CCW almost guarantees a delay.
Use your CCW, if you have one, instead of a DL & see if that doesn't make it go away.

Posted: 2/9/2002 5:33:09 AM EDT

[#8]

Every time. Normally a couple of hours.
It's really aggravating at a gun show.

Posted: 2/9/2002 5:36:55 AM EDT

[#9]

I am ALWAYS delayed! From 15min to a day. Just never know.

I understand there is no appeal from delays to get things cleared up. The system should update EVERYONES status after a check, good or bad, in order to move things along. But that is not the goal is it?

Posted: 2/9/2002 5:39:29 AM EDT

[#10]

I get delayed every time. The only reason I can come up with is when the background check was done thru FBI for my current job there was a record of it. That might raise a flag with the feds. I fill out the paperwork and go get a coke, by the time I get back I'm good to go.

Posted: 2/9/2002 5:40:56 AM EDT

[#11]

NICS? Delayed? What's that?

I [b]love[/b] my CHL. [:)]

Posted: 2/9/2002 5:50:56 AM EDT

[#12]

About every third purchase, NICS mistakes me for a middle aged petty thief from Northern Louisiana by the same name. I can tell by the look on the FFL's face when he sees I'm obviously not over 45-50.

[img]http://www.spearweasel.com/images/ahead.jpg[/img]
Me.

[img]http://www.somethingawful.com/cliff/ihateyou/page4-02.jpg[/img]
Not me.

G*ddamned NICS.... I want my CCL!

Posted: 2/9/2002 8:06:41 AM EDT

[#13]

Ever since I refused to provide the "optional" Social Security Number, I've been delayed every time.

Posted: 2/9/2002 8:17:05 AM EDT

[#14]

A better question would be, who hasn't been delayed?z

Posted: 2/9/2002 8:19:45 AM EDT

[#15]

I was delayed the last two times... Ends up my request was flagged because I entered my current weigth which is 10lbs less than the weight on my drivers license.

Enter everything as it is on your DL!!!

Got okayed the next day after a manual review.

Posted: 2/9/2002 8:25:01 AM EDT

[#16]

I provide my social security number, hold an Oklahoma issued CCW, hold a Federal Curio and Relics license and have copies of my NICS file showing there's nothing there and I'm held-up EVERY time.

Often no response is ever given - the limit times-out and I pick-up my gun.

(Obviously I'm never rejected - just delayed each time.)

Posted: 2/9/2002 8:25:55 AM EDT

[#17]

What about VA members. How you had any long waits?

Virginia State Police runs the check in here and i have never had a problem.

Just Lucky so far I guess.

Posted: 2/9/2002 8:29:29 AM EDT

[#18]

I used to be delayed every time- usually I'd just hang around for an hour or so, and they'd call back. Like I hate having to browse around in a gun shop for an extra hour.
The last two purchases I made, sailed right through.
Dealer said it's probably someone with a similar name.

Posted: 2/9/2002 10:26:25 AM EDT

[#19]

Never been delayed.

Posted: 2/9/2002 10:32:30 AM EDT

[#20]

Never been delayed...now that I say this watch my next purchase get held up for some reason. Heck, I don't enter the info as it is on my drivers license. I have a diff. address, and my weight is diff. I probably put down a diff. weight each time.

medcop

Posted: 2/9/2002 10:35:27 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
I provide my social security number, hold an Oklahoma issued CCW, hold a Federal Curio and Relics license and have copies of my NICS file showing there's nothing there and I'm held-up EVERY time.

Often no response is ever given - the limit times-out and I pick-up my gun.

(Obviously I'm never rejected - just delayed each time.)

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I thought with a CCW you didn't have to do the check??

Posted: 2/9/2002 11:23:54 AM EDT

[#22]

I'm delayed everytime, long gun or pistol. Always get approved the next day.

I just plan for it now.

Gee, if I'm delayed, that means I can cool down, and only use the 2 or 3 firearms I already own.

I guess I need to look at is a a way to save money.

Rat Bastards.

WL

Posted: 2/9/2002 11:35:49 AM EDT

[#23]

I was delayed once and I'm a 16 yr Cop. No big deal. Took an extra 10 minutes on a Sunday afternoon.

Posted: 2/9/2002 12:23:02 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I provide my social security number, hold an Oklahoma issued CCW, hold a Federal Curio and Relics license and have copies of my NICS file showing there's nothing there and I'm held-up EVERY time.

Often no response is ever given - the limit times-out and I pick-up my gun.

(Obviously I'm never rejected - just delayed each time.)

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I thought with a CCW you didn't have to do the check??

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I think it has to do with what year you got you're CCW. But for us Wa. folks, with a CCW license, we don't have to deal with the waiting period to pick up our pistols.

Jamie

Posted: 2/9/2002 12:24:25 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
Here in TN an out-of-state birth & using a DL instead of a CCW almost guarantees a delay.
Use your CCW, if you have one, instead of a DL & see if that doesn't make it go away.

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This is untrue.

I was born in New York City, and I've only received one "delayed" response (and that was buying a .22 at Walmart on a Friday night right before hunting season opened--i.e. practically everyone in the state received a "delayed" response.)

Beyond that, the CCW argument is non-sensical. Your DL numbers and CCW numbers match--that isn't a coincidence. Using one is the exact same thing as using the other.

Posted: 2/9/2002 12:27:10 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
What about VA members. How you had any long waits?

Virginia State Police runs the check in here and i have never had a problem.

Just Lucky so far I guess.

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No problem for me ever. Usually 2 minutes on a phone and thats all.

Posted: 2/9/2002 12:47:58 PM EDT

[#27]

never been delayed, but then again i have never been through the nics system either (i refuse to submit). there is a lot to be said for private sales.

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