Why would NICS take so long

[Twospot 38]

So I bought my first gun saturday. I got screwed with NICS because they went down. I was told it would be squared away monday morning. I went to the shop to pick up the gun last night after work and they told me NICS still hadn't called. They called NICS and NICS said it was still pending. The shop told me they can take up to 3 days. Is this because its my first gun purchase?

[lunker 274]

Did you supply your social security number? Often times there can be an issue because your name is similar as someone who is not elegible to own a firearm. Having the Social on the form helps to distinguish you from the other person.

[BarkNBite 15]

At....$15.00 a call, I wouldn't be happy either.

[aguilar64 9]

You only get charge the $15.00 once, to check on the status you call the (609) number and talk to Peter at NICS.

[djg0770 481]

So I bought my first gun saturday. I got screwed with NICS because they went down. I was told it would be squared away monday morning. I went to the shop to pick up the gun last night after work and they told me NICS still hadn't called. They called NICS and NICS said it was still pending. The shop told me they can take up to 3 days. Is this because its my first gun purchase?

 

It's likely because your name is similar to a known criminal... So, if Twospot goes to get a NICS check and he's all good but Tospot and Toospot and 2spot are criminals, it may delay your NICS check.

[Twospot 38]

Ahhhhhh OK. And I didn't put down my SSN. I will do that on the next purchase for sure.

[PK90 3,573]

Arrested as a juvenile? Prior Restraining Order? Similar name, DOB and/or SS# as a criminal? Pending warrants?

[Twospot 38]

Arrested as a juvenile? Prior Restraining Order? Similar name, DOB and/or SS# as a criminal? Pending warrants?

Can't confirm the similar name, DOB of a criminal. Unless someone else has my SSN as well, I'm not a criminal. never arrested, no current or prior restraining orders or warrants. Its funny, because I just received my FID last month and had my background raped by the state of NJ.

[PK90 3,573]

That doesn't matter. NICS picks up in minutes what your PD takes months to miss.

[Twospot 38]

I have never committed a crime. So they wont turn up anything. That's why I am perplexed.

[JackDaWack 2,895]

I believe, and correct me if im wrong, but after 3 days of initial request, they have to grant permission if they haven't said no.

[PK90 3,573]

True, but they always call before then.

 

BTW, a dealer would probably call NICS after 3 days to check the status rather than transferring without a response.