SlipperyPete

So, since then the phone number has gone away, a third party is now involved, and we are using fax technology. Each week it seems another day is added to the process due to increased the volume. It appears the magic number is about 8 days? 2 minutes has now become 11,520 minutes, again due to volume, loss of a telephone number, fax technology, and a third party. So assuming we still had the phone number, and quadrupled the volume, it would take about 8 minutes. I just don't see how 4x's the volume, dialing a fax, and adding a third party could possibly take this long. It really is a shame none of the media outlets will take up this story.

So in November and Oct when there were half the number of firearm purchases, how long did the NICS check take if you were buying a gun?

This FFL is in my town. I have not utilized his services yet, but hear good things from those who have.

Wow. That seems odd. There have been guys on here that submitted apps for FID's, and P2P's after 1/1 and got them back already.

I have visited a couple times and called. Always the same response. Busy, lots of apps, we will call you when it is ready. I think it makes a difference depending on where you live. Some towns are more responsive. Mine will not return a phone call. Why don't you ask your LGS if you can put a deposit down, and have then hold the pistol for you? Many places will do that.

So if an NJ resident buys a long gun in PA the instant check is done by the seller in PA, but if an NJ resident buys a pistol to NICS check is done by an FFL in NJ. Is that how it works?

What about PopRocks and Diet Caffeine Free Coke? I heard that the PopRocks help push the bullets out faster once the gun is clean with the coke.

I am sorry. Just like all the time it is taking to process FID's and P2P's this is nonsense. Some towns are getting the ID's in 6 weeks and others are and have been going on for months. It is a poorly put together process and poorly managed IMO.

Wonder how long it actually takes for them to complete one, what is truly invloved in the process, how many people they have completing them, and what the "real" hours of operation are?

Nice work man. Glad you were able to choose one and find it too.

I have to imagine it will only be worse, and besides, they pay no attention to the 30 day law. Let's be honest, there is no reason the process should take anywhere close to 30 days. Wonder what they have been doing with all the money collected in fees? We know it was never spent on technology.

You are lucky. I know my town received 150 FID apps in January, and expected to double that in February. in 2012 they completed 650. They are on track to beat that in another month or two. Mine was submitted in during DEC. When i dropped mine off originally they said they thought about 2 months. NJALEX dropped his off a couple weeks ago and they told him 3 months. So I have to imagine mine should be any day. Looks like some towns are really on the ball, even with the state taking longer. Others, not so good. There was a writeup in the local paper that talked about how backlogged the local towns are, and how they received tons of applications. To the point where my town dedicated one sgt to handle all of them full time. The writer also interviewed the folks at Bob's in Glassboro. They mentioned how backed up with NICS that they have, and the pistol cases are almost empty.

You are thinking like a wise, sensible business owner who cares about their customers. Our gov could really give 2 craps for us. They never work efficiently, and rarely do the right thing, and in most cases could care less about our rights, unless it benefits their careers or popularity. Besides once we pay the man, they have the money. What difference does it make to them if we get what we pay for in a day or a month. To me, this is all inexcusable. Today is day 77 waiting for my FID and P2P. This is getting ridiculous. So much for constitutional rights.

Go, go gadget Paperclip.

Bob's is same way. Just 1 box for the range.

11 weeks. Think there are a bunch of us around that mark and waiting. Not sure if i should be hopeful or just patient.

Welcome from WTP.

Amen to that. Got a buddy of mine to join today.

Coming from a noob... Of the pistols you have handled, which felt the most comfortable in your hands? When I initially started looking, I tried to do as much research as I could. I handled many of the ones mentioned above. I was really geared up on the SR9, which i still like, but when i handled it, the pistol did not feel as comfortable as the Beretta. I shot the Beretta and loved it, but that is just me. I still like the sr9 very much so maybe down the road i may look for one again. So to the point made above about new shooters selling their initial purchase, i can totally see that happening in many cases.

I did see the compliance project, and just curious how employment has anything to do with the background check or has any bearing on a person being issued an FID? I see on other threads where folks are having problems with getting their ID's completed because their employer has not responded.

Wouldn't all 22's kits or frames have the same issue with grit or is it just an inherent problem to conversions?

Hey, that is good news for you then.

Great info to know. A little dissuaded by the price point. Close to $400. Seems kind of high to me. Other dedicated 22's like the mosquito and sr22 are much less.

This is the first positive response I have seen or heard regarding the proposed legislation. Great to know a voice can at least be heard.