Posted: 1/19/2013 8:54:39 AM EDT
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Is the NICS systems currently backlogged (for those states that use it), resulting in delays? |
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CBI InstaCheck working to clear 10,670 background checks for firearms purchases in the queue. The team is processing checks from 1/9. That was posted this Thursday 
https://twitter.com/CBI_Colorado/status/291936687532158976 Not exactly what you asked, but hey it's GD |
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I use E-Check, so I haven't noticed any issues or delays. In 5 years I think I've called NICS maybe 10 times, certainly no more than a dozen. But it depends on whether your state is a "POC" or "non-POC" state. Washington is a partial "POC" state, so the only slow down in checks is for handgun buyers that don't have Concealed Pistol Licenses.
Last year at SHOT Show, the FBI booth told me that about 2% of FFL's were using E-Check. This year? 16%! They had a bunch sign up at SHOT to use E-Check once they figured out it would eliminate long waits on hold to get to a person. Now they say they are working with ATF to get the e-4473 and E-Check integrated so that if you use e-4473, it will automatically populate the required fields for the E-Check. |
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Quoted: I use E-Check, so I haven't noticed any issues or delays. In 5 years I think I've called NICS maybe 10 times, certainly no more than a dozen. But it depends on whether your state is a "POC" or "non-POC" state. Washington is a partial "POC" state, so the only slow down in checks is for handgun buyers that don't have Concealed Pistol Licenses. Last year at SHOT Show, the FBI booth told me that about 2% of FFL's were using E-Check. This year? 16%! They had a bunch sign up at SHOT to use E-Check once they figured out it would eliminate long waits on hold to get to a person. Now they say they are working with ATF to get the e-4473 and E-Check integrated so that if you use e-4473, it will automatically populate the required fields for the E-Check.  BTW: Fuck e-4473, I would rather wait. |
