Has anyone been having issues with the NICS system lately?

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  • PF Flyer

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    Sep 8, 2010
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    Here is the back story.

    I picked up my Remington 870 Express 12 gauge in late November/early December, did the electronic Form 4473 thing, and got the approval back within between 15 and 30 minutes, walked out of the shop happy.

    I went back early during the recent Federal Government shutdown to pick up a Ruger 10/22, did the same electronic Form 4473 dance, and it immediately came back "Delayed." Fine, I thought, the Feds are running on a skeleton staff because of the shutdown.

    I went back seven days ago, it once again immediately came back "Delayed." And I went back again today -- 2/23/19 -- and I'm still "Delayed."

    Before I get on line with the NICS folks, I thought that I'd check in and see if anyone else is running into this kind of [expletive deleted] . . . .
     

    dblas

    Past President, MSI
    MDS Supporter
    Apr 6, 2011
    13,087
    Here is the back story.

    I picked up my Remington 870 Express 12 gauge in late November/early December, did the electronic Form 4473 thing, and got the approval back within between 15 and 30 minutes, walked out of the shop happy.

    I went back early during the recent Federal Government shutdown to pick up a Ruger 10/22, did the same electronic Form 4473 dance, and it immediately came back "Delayed." Fine, I thought, the Feds are running on a skeleton staff because of the shutdown.

    I went back seven days ago, it once again immediately came back "Delayed." And I went back again today -- 2/23/19 -- and I'm still "Delayed."

    Before I get on line with the NICS folks, I thought that I'd check in and see if anyone else is running into this kind of [expletive deleted] . . . .

    If your FFL hasn't released the firearm to you after 3 days, you need a new FFL.
     

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