NICS checks coming back "delayed"

mossy33oak · Jul 24, 2014

Not sure exactly where to ask this, but this seems like a good forum for it. Has anyone else been having problems with their NICS checks recently been "delayed"? I've done two transfers at my local gun shop and both have been delayed. After 5 days the guns are then released to me. The dealer says he's seen a spike in this for regular customers who he knows are legit. And before anyone asks, no I have a perfectly clean record.

*forgot to mention, it was told to me for what it is worth "with Maryland's gun laws the FBI has been flagging a lot of the checks out of precaution"...... this sucks when you pay for a gun and have to wait an extra week just because.

thomfantomas · Jul 24, 2014

common name possibly?

mossy33oak · Jul 24, 2014

thomfantomas said:
common name possibly?

I would totally buy into that. I have a VERY common name, except for the fact that i am close to triple digits in my NICS checks and have never had this problem before.

PJDiesel · Jul 24, 2014

mossy33oak said:
I would totally buy into that. I have a VERY common name, except for the fact that i am close to triple digits in my NICS checks and have never had this problem before.

I think I found the problem. :eek:

Doctor_M · Jul 24, 2014

I actually got flagged for "further review" at the HoCo show. It was the first time (that I know of) that I've not sailed through. Basically, they just kept the dealer on the line for another 10 mins while someone else dug deeper... this was a first for me, but the dealer said that it happens a lot on Sundays for some reason. Beats me.

cantstop · Jul 24, 2014

mossy33oak said:
I would totally buy into that. I have a VERY common name, except for the fact that i am close to triple digits in my NICS checks and have never had this problem before.

triple digits in my NICS checks is probably a new "terrorist" profiling being done in Marylandistan. Considering anyone with over 1,000 rounds of ammo is considered a threat :sad20:

, someone with 100 guns must be on all sorts of tin foil lists. <This crap with "delayed" NICS approvals really pisses me off...>

:tinfoil:

mossy33oak · Jul 24, 2014

Doctor_M said:
I actually got flagged for "further review" at the HoCo show. It was the first time (that I know of) that I've not sailed through. Basically, they just kept the dealer on the line for another 10 mins while someone else dug deeper... this was a first for me, but the dealer said that it happens a lot on Sundays for some reason. Beats me.

Yes that's exactly what they said. "Delayed for further review" however then they told the dealer a date (5 business days away) that he had to wait to release the gun to me. He hung up and called back immediately (hoping to get a different agent) and the different agent said there was nothing she could do.

august1410 · Jul 24, 2014

I get "further review" every time....of course, it goes to further review and I get approved about five minutes later.

mossy33oak · Jul 24, 2014

cantstop said:
triple digits in my NICS checks is probably a new "terrorist" profiling being done in Marylandistan. Considering anyone with over 1,000 rounds of ammo is considered a threat , someone with 100 guns must be on all sorts of tin foil lists. <This crap with "delayed" NICS approvals really pisses me off...>

I was thinking the same thing. With hearing in the news how they're going after people they consider "preppers" I'm wondering if this isn't one of the triggers that flags them (pun intended)

swinokur · Jul 24, 2014

I have a mixed experience. I have had some delayed and others not. I don't have a common name either. Just seems to be random in my experience. I had a shotgun and a Garand delayed, while other long guns and pistols went right through.

dblas · Jul 24, 2014

mossy33oak said:
I would totally buy into that. I have a VERY common name, except for the fact that i am close to triple digits in my NICS checks and have never had this problem before.

Previous NICS checks have no bearing on current NICS checks. They scrub the checks after 48 hours I believe.

dblas · Jul 24, 2014

mossy33oak said:
Yes that's exactly what they said. "Delayed for further review" however then they told the dealer a date (5 business days away) that he had to wait to release the gun to me. He hung up and called back immediately (hoping to get a different agent) and the different agent said there was nothing she could do.

5 Day is BS, Federal law under 922 is 3 days.

navyis2 · Jul 24, 2014

Do you have a clearance? I end up going to further review or delay all the time.

frdfandc · Jul 24, 2014

dblas said:
They are supposed to scrub the checks after 48 hours I believe.

A1Uni · Jul 24, 2014

I have found that since we started to use eCheck as opposed to phoning in, we seem to get fewer "Delay" responses.

I don't know if it is the online system or our recent clientele, but there is a marked difference.

AssMan · Jul 24, 2014

I get delayed 75% of the time now. Never had a problem until 6 months ago. I went ahead and got 2 sets of prints and sent one to the FBI for a personal background check. Depending upon what pops up there, I'll either correct erroneous information or apply for a UPIN if necessary.

I've found that I don't get delayed midweek between 11-3pm. Friday late afternoon is a lock that I'm going to be delayed.

mward · Jul 24, 2014

mossy33oak said:
I would totally buy into that. I have a VERY common name, except for the fact that i am close to triple digits in my NICS checks and have never had this problem before.

Remember, they aren't supposed to store any information, and run a new check every single time.

ShallNotInfringe · Jul 24, 2014

mward said:
Remember, they aren't supposed to store any information, and run a new check every single time.

Riiiiiight.

adit · Jul 24, 2014

Are you providing your SS# on the form?

That would make it easier to know if there is name confusion or they think they have something on you.

I know some people don't provide the SS#. I always do and get the good to go in a few seconds.

Docster · Jul 24, 2014

cantstop said:
triple digits in my NICS checks is probably a new "terrorist" profiling being done in Marylandistan. Considering anyone with over 1,000 rounds of ammo is considered a threat , someone with 100 guns must be on all sorts of tin foil lists. <This crap with "delayed" NICS approvals really pisses me off...>

Another good reason NOT to get an HQL, and just keep purchasing all guns with the C & R license..... :innocent0

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