Whats the deal with Dicks Sporting goods?

[protegeV]

Speaking of dsg, did they only stop selling handguns in MD? I thought they stopped selling them altogether but the one near me in TX has handguns...

 

[highli99]

I have a love / hate relationship with Richards Sporting Goods. I hate that I love to go there.

 

[ShafTed]

Speaking of dsg, did they only stop selling handguns in MD? I thought they stopped selling them altogether but the one near me in TX has handguns...

I think it's an "only in America" thing, Harrisburg newspaper Dick's sales circular has handguns and scary looking rifles.

 

[RobbieDigital]

I think it's an "only in America" thing, Harrisburg newspaper Dick's sales circular has handguns and scary looking rifles.

The one in glen burnie is just riifles and shotguns

 

[RobbieDigital]

I have nothing against Dick's Sporting Goods, but it is good to support small businesses. Forum supporters would be a good start, and I'm sure some of them can order what you want.

This particular gun cannot be ordered. Its considered an exclusive item. Even if it could im already two days into the background check so by the time they order it I should have it.

 

[jt2100r]

I think its all BS. I have to wait 3 days because of a common name. Why dont they run your social ? Its not common.Its on the form.

 

[cms1528]

never had an issue with Dick's, welcome to the forum. Wish they made that shotgun with pistol grip only, very nice!

 

[protegeV]

OOC fodder overload in this thread

 

[RobbieDigital]

I think its all BS. I have to wait 3 days because of a common name. Why dont they run your social ? Its not common.Its on the form.

Because that makes too much sense??

 

[RobbieDigital]

never had an issue with Dick's, welcome to the forum. Wish they made that shotgun with pistol grip only, very nice!

Thanks. Yeah I really like it. Shopping for a sling now.

 

[cowboywildbill]

I don't know if anyone mentioned this in a previous reply but.
If you have this delay happen regularly you can ask for a UPIN.
UPIN stands for Unique Personal Identifier Number.
This is a number kind of like a Social Security # but only used on the form 4473 by you.
There is a spot on the 4473 Form for the number to be written in by you.
How it works is when the form is submitted and processed, they enter than UPIN and it shows them that are not one of the persons that had a problem, so they don't have go thru a process of elimination with similar or same names or even addresses in order to clear you each time.
They still look at your history from that UPIN date forward as they would with any background check, but at least your not lumped in with the persons. If your not using a Social Security number that could slow it down, I'm not a fan of them using a Social, but using it does sometimes eliminate other persons also.
Being an agent or holding an active clearance shouldn't have any influence on your approval because it doesn't show up in their search perimeters.
It never affected my purchases or made me wait.
Sounds like someone with the same name or other data that had a problem pops up a red or yellow flag when your form is submitted..
It also just might have been that the system was backed up that day due to a high volume of inquiries and the clerk didn't want to keep checking on your status. It isn't really always an instant check and can take up to 45 minutes to get a response back.
Ask your FFL to help you with obtaining a UPIN if you continue to get delayed. Good Luck.
And Happy New Year.

 

[Squaregrouper]

I used to have the problem every time I purchased a firearm. I now add my SSN and the problem has gone away.

 

[IDFInfantry]

With the new "enhanced & improved" NICS checks I wouldn't be surprised if there is never a response. I've seen it happen before where the Feds just don't want to respond with a proceed for whatever reason. It is certainly more common now than it was before. Just saying. Also remember that the Feds are always watching you RobbieDigital including on these forums. Whenever they say "Hi, I'm from the government and I'm here to help." Run!!!!

 

[IDFInfantry]

In all seriousness though patience is a virtue. Everything will most likely work out. Although they do say that a right delayed is a right denied. I understand the frustration.

 

[RobbieDigital]

2 days in the books. Checked with Dicks around 4pm they said they hadnt heard anything yet. Hopefully tomorrow I get the call.

 

[Art3]

2 days in the books. Checked with Dicks around 4pm they said they hadnt heard anything yet. Hopefully tomorrow I get the call.

doh! Good luck. I'm still holding out hope for you having it in your hand before Monday.

 

[trailtoy]

With the new "enhanced & improved" NICS checks I wouldn't be surprised if there is never a response. I've seen it happen before where the Feds just don't want to respond with a proceed for whatever reason. It is certainly more common now than it was before. Just saying. Also remember that the Feds are always watching you RobbieDigital including on these forums. Whenever they say "Hi, I'm from the government and I'm here to help." Run!!!!

See post #25. My brother who is an FFL has now been waiting over a month for 2 10-22's from Dicks, no Proceed, no guns.

 

[TheBert]

In the entire world?

I would be willing to wager that I am the only person in the world with my name. There were three others but they are now dead.



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[j_h_smith]

I guess I've been lucky. With a name like mine, I've never been delayed only put in the further review line. I did have 1 instance where I was put in the further review line, then realized this was a C&R eligible rifle, so we went that way.

OP, keep the faith. It will be worth the wait.

 

[RobbieDigital]

I used to have the problem every time I purchased a firearm. I now add my SSN and the problem has gone away.

Ssn was mandatory on my app. Not an option. Everything was done electronically