RobCo 16 Posted April 16, 2020 I went to my local shop to pickup a pistol I ordered on gunbroker. And one of the owners told me, NICS is behind at least 1-2 days. I wouldn't be surprised if this "backup" or "delay" is being done on purpose by good ole Toothy Phil 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavyopp 167 Posted April 17, 2020 Only 1 or 2 days? I thought it was 4 or 5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted April 17, 2020 They're catching up. Submitted Tuesday morning (4/14) approved Wednesday afternoon (4/15). 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wcordes 5 Posted April 22, 2020 Talked to Shooters today they said about 4hours. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May20 7 Posted April 22, 2020 I submitted on Monday afternoon (4/13) and approved on Thursday, the 16th. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobCo 16 Posted April 22, 2020 I submitted last Thursday 4/16 and did not receive a call that it was ready until yesterday 4/21 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted April 22, 2020 Federally, I am getting 30% DELAYS contrary to the normal 10%. Half are getting APPROVED the next day. Outright APPROVALS are taking from instant to 30 minutes. IMO, I believe that the FBI is short staffed, which would trickle down to the NJSP NICS checks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted April 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Wcordes said: Talked to Shooters today they said about 4hours. They Lied! I'm still waiting on 4/21 at 4:30pm.............. 2 hours ago, PK90 said: Federally, I am getting 30% DELAYS contrary to the normal 10%. Half are getting APPROVED the next day. Outright APPROVALS are taking from instant to 30 minutes. IMO, I believe that the FBI is short staffed, which would trickle down to the NJSP NICS checks. Same here - I am getting more "Delays" than ever before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobCo 16 Posted April 22, 2020 Guess it would make too much sense to just use the Federal NICS, but NJ has to be special and have their own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45Doll 5,877 Posted April 22, 2020 My NICS check was submitted Friday 4/17 and was approved by Monday 4/1920 mid afternoon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W2MC 1,699 Posted April 22, 2020 40 minutes ago, 45Doll said: My NICS check was submitted Friday 4/17 and was approved by Monday 4/19 mid afternoon. I think you meant Monday the 20th. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted April 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, W2MC said: I think you meant Monday the 20th. Come on @45Doll we are struggling to remember what day it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45Doll 5,877 Posted April 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Zeke said: Come on @45Doll we are struggling to remember what day it is. Hey... hey... hey. At least I knew it was March. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted April 22, 2020 I'm wondering if March's numbers of new gun owners will be the same as April's numbers of Government checks and regular gun owners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wcordes 5 Posted April 23, 2020 23 hours ago, JT Custom Guns said: They Lied! I'm still waiting on 4/21 at 4:30pm.............. You were right was 24 hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallday 10 Posted April 28, 2020 Have been waiting for my NICS since last Monday anyone else having issues? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted April 28, 2020 Just now, Tallday said: Have been waiting for my NICS since last Monday anyone else having issues? REALLY? NICs is about 6 hours back +/- I suggest you call your dealer......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 923 Posted May 2, 2020 Just heard from my dealer. I put in at 4:30 Friday afternoon and they still have not heard back from NICS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted May 2, 2020 Now getting 50% delays on my checks. Most get approved the next day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 923 Posted May 2, 2020 1 hour ago, PK90 said: Now getting 50% delays on my checks. Most get approved the next day. I would bet the delay is Jersey not the actual FBI site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmittyMHS 603 Posted May 2, 2020 2 hours ago, brucin said: Just heard from my dealer. I put in at 4:30 Friday afternoon and they still have not heard back from NICS. I'm just ahead of you at 3:00. Dealer said right off that it might be Sunday. I hope so cause he's closed Monday & Tuesday... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted May 2, 2020 51 minutes ago, brucin said: I would bet the delay is Jersey not the actual FBI site. I use FBI. Ten times more delays than usual. Which no doubt, exponentially increases NJ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted May 3, 2020 We have seen more Delays than usual since the Covi-19 situation, but explanation as to why. My (educated) guess is that more Newbies are applying for FID's and the local PD's are not getting the info into the system fast enough. Every delay (Except 1) has been approved within 24 hrs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted May 3, 2020 IMHO, Federal NICS is name based. If your name is John R. Smith, you'll be delayed. If it is Yuree Q. Rotgutwhiskey, you'll be instantly approved. If Yuree Q. Rotgutwhiskey Jr has an arrest record, Sr will be delayed for a few minutes, then approved after DOB checks. If there are several Rotgutwhiskey arrests with different DOBs, it'll take a lot longer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted May 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, PK90 said: IMHO, Federal NICS is name based. If your name is John R. Smith, you'll be delayed. If it is Yuree Q. Rotgutwhiskey, you'll be instantly approved. If Yuree Q. Rotgutwhiskey Jr has an arrest record, Sr will be delayed for a few minutes, then approved after DOB checks. If there are several Rotgutwhiskey arrests with different DOBs, it'll take a lot longer. You know Yuree.......?????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 923 Posted May 3, 2020 I know I'm not delayed due to my name being common. Like they say, Jake it's just Jersey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted May 4, 2020 On 5/2/2020 at 5:07 PM, brucin said: I would bet the delay is Jersey not the actual FBI site. Its not... Its a NJ issue... Under-staffing or Deliberate Slow Processing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45Doll 5,877 Posted May 4, 2020 It's really the Pizza Bob Backup. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted May 4, 2020 2 hours ago, 45Doll said: It's really the Pizza Bob Backup. Innocent - picked up my last one on 4/16 and I'm not due for the next until 5/19. You're going to have to find another scapegoat....but I am flattered. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 923 Posted May 4, 2020 72 hours and counting. The worst part is the dealer told me after nj NICS was reopened the main page was changed so the dealer can no longer see where they are in the que. It's amazing they were able to get right on that but not fix the unemployment site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites