I asked atlantic if i can cancel my order since it is taking so long he said that would be ok but i would lose out on the $25 NICS fee. At this point i dont mind losing that $25 but what i'm unsure about is what happens to the NICS that is in limbo.

 

so many different scenarios possible and I am unsure what to do, i guess my best option is to wait although at this point i would love to take my business elsewhere.

 

suppose i cancel my order with Atlantic and go to another shop and buy a pistol and while waiting for the new nics to come in, the atlantic nics comes in then what happens? would the new NICS come back unapproved because the system sees that there were 2 nics that were processed less than 30 days apart.

 

Is there anything atlantic can do to verify that the state received the paperwork? is it possible to check the status of the NICS check?

Just speculation here. I ordered a hard to get M&P Shield from them on Dec 20th. They said most likely it would not deliver until April which was no big deal. I got my 3 PPs on January but didn't have anything ready to be picked up so I called them on the status of the Shield. If it was not ready, I would just see what I can get in the first 30 days. They told me they had my Shield ready for pickup on the 26th which worked out to be great news for me. I stopped by on the 5th to fill out the paperwork with the expectation that it was going to take a few days. I didn't even think about asking them if I could see the Shield they reserved for me.

 

They didn't have any forms for me to fill out as they ran out but they filled out the paperwork for the NICs check and faxed it out. I'm thinking they actually do not have the Shield in stock and they are stalling and blaming NICs for the issue. I've picked up a Mosin a few weeks back after the hysteria and it only took 2 days.

 

I'm planning to go to the store this Saturday and ask if they can show me the Shield that was reserved. If they have the Shield and NICs approval still has not been complete, I will look into getting the Shield transfered to another FFL and I'll gladly pick it up there.

 

If they really do not have the gun, just let me know so I can go out and get something else. I would just simply wait until the Shield comes in but don't blame NICs if you cannot get the gun. I'm more annoyed that I've lost time on using the PP.

 

The other possibility is that they screwed up on Saturday and possibly did not send the paperwork to NICs that Saturday as it sounds like Ducsauce and I went on the same day.

I've had only good experiences at Atlantic, it's a shame they're having issues.

Yes i also bought from atlantic on saturday 1/5. All atlantic can say is that my NICS was faxed.

 

I just dont understand why there is no way to check the status of a NICS that has been faxed in. So do we just sit around and wait not knowing if the state even has the paperwork?

I'm just hoping I'm wrong and this is all a misunderstanding that the NICs check was accidentally not sent. I'm going to stop by on Saturday to inquire.

Went today.......looking for a Shield myself. According to the kid there working:

 

1) If its not in the glass case, they do not have it.

 

2) NICS is taking "at least 5 days" and in some cases longer. He cliams they fax it and that is it and he can't call and check on the status nor re-fax (since they will get billed twice). When questioned why the NJSP is claiming a 48 hour or less turn around time as of this morning he said "well ours take longer."

 

3) I inquired about any weapons they were holding for NICS checks and see if I could put my name and number deposit down in case the NICS came back "no" or the person cancelled the order. Was asked what kind of gun...and when I said SW Shield, i was told they have none in the store at all.

 

4) They just placed a "very large" order for the SW Shield from SW, and "signed a contract" as a distributor. SW allegedly told them they would push the order through, but don't expect any guns till March or April.

 

Take it for whats it worth.

i got my pistol after waiting almost 3 weeks. If it wasnt for the glock leo pricing i would of cancelled my order. The slow process didnt end when i went to pick up the pistol, it took the kid about 20 minutes to fill out the paperwork. He would stop and think,,then talk to coworkers,.yada yada yada. I ll never go there again. Atlantic Tactical can go fugg themselves.

3 weeks, so I have at least a week more geez. So far my experience with Atlantic tactical has been disappointing, It is my first and unfortunately may be my last. Totally unacceptable.

3 weeks, so I have at least a week more geez. So far my experience with Atlantic tactical has been disappointing, It is my first and unfortunately may be my last. Totally unacceptable.

 

Provided they have your item in stock...

Just speculation here. I ordered a hard to get M&P Shield from them on Dec 20th. They said most likely it would not deliver until April which was no big deal. I got my 3 PPs on January but didn't have anything ready to be picked up so I called them on the status of the Shield. If it was not ready, I would just see what I can get in the first 30 days. They told me they had my Shield ready for pickup on the 26th which worked out to be great news for me. I stopped by on the 5th to fill out the paperwork with the expectation that it was going to take a few days. I didn't even think about asking them if I could see the Shield they reserved for me.

 

They didn't have any forms for me to fill out as they ran out but they filled out the paperwork for the NICs check and faxed it out. I'm thinking they actually do not have the Shield in stock and they are stalling and blaming NICs for the issue. I've picked up a Mosin a few weeks back after the hysteria and it only took 2 days.

 

I'm planning to go to the store this Saturday and ask if they can show me the Shield that was reserved. If they have the Shield and NICs approval still has not been complete, I will look into getting the Shield transfered to another FFL and I'll gladly pick it up there.

 

If they really do not have the gun, just let me know so I can go out and get something else. I would just simply wait until the Shield comes in but don't blame NICs if you cannot get the gun. I'm more annoyed that I've lost time on using the PP.

 

The other possibility is that they screwed up on Saturday and possibly did not send the paperwork to NICs that Saturday as it sounds like Ducsauce and I went on the same day.

I'm confused how can they run a nics check without you filling out the the 4473 at least. How would they know if you are OK to purchase without seeing how you answered the questions correctly? Sound like they are feeding you a BS line.

I asked atlantic if i can cancel my order since it is taking so long he said that would be ok but i would lose out on the $25 NICS fee. At this point i dont mind losing that $25 but what i'm unsure about is what happens to the NICS that is in limbo.

 

so many different scenarios possible and I am unsure what to do, i guess my best option is to wait although at this point i would love to take my business elsewhere.

 

suppose i cancel my order with Atlantic and go to another shop and buy a pistol and while waiting for the new nics to come in, the atlantic nics comes in then what happens? would the new NICS come back unapproved because the system sees that there were 2 nics that were processed less than 30 days apart.

 

Is there anything atlantic can do to verify that the state received the paperwork? is it possible to check the status of the NICS check?

I asked atlantic if i can cancel my order since it is taking so long he said that would be ok but i would lose out on the $25 NICS fee. At this point i dont mind losing that $25 but what i'm unsure about is what happens to the NICS that is in limbo.

 

so many different scenarios possible and I am unsure what to do, i guess my best option is to wait although at this point i would love to take my business elsewhere.

 

suppose i cancel my order with Atlantic and go to another shop and buy a pistol and while waiting for the new nics to come in, the atlantic nics comes in then what happens? would the new NICS come back unapproved because the system sees that there were 2 nics that were processed less than 30 days apart.

 

Is there anything atlantic can do to verify that the state received the paperwork? is it possible to check the status of the NICS check?

Why $25 for the NIcs fee? Just about everywhere it is $15 plus tax.

Yes i also bought from atlantic on saturday 1/5. All atlantic can say is that my NICS was faxed.

 

I just dont understand why there is no way to check the status of a NICS that has been faxed in. So do we just sit around and wait not knowing if the state even has the paperwork?

Very easy to check. There is a Nics Supervisor number that they the( FFL) can call if the response time is out of line with other callbacks that they have been getting back.

Very easy to check. There is a Nics Supervisor number that they the( FFL) can call if the response time is out of line with other callbacks that they have been getting back.

 

I just called atlantic and they will not make any calls, they truly suck. That extra $10 NICS fee that they charge is not helping here.

I'm confused how can they run a nics check without you filling out the the 4473 at least. How would they know if you are OK to purchase without seeing how you answered the questions correctly? Sound like they are feeding you a BS line.

 

They told me they did not have any of the form 4473 and that they will be getting more forms. They filled out the paperwork for the fax, I'm not sure what form that is. It looks just like a cover page with a bunch of info.

 

I'm getting more suspicious by the day that they do not have it in stock. As soon as they get it, they'll fax out the paperwork. If that was the case, at least be honest and just tell me you do not have it in stock. I would be ok to wait if I have time. Don't tell me you are waiting for NICS while my 90 day permit clock is running. I'll just run out and get something else and come back when you have it.

 

What's even more annoying is that they said they submitted the NICS check when they most likely did not.

 

 

I just called atlantic and they will not make any calls, they truly suck. That extra $10 NICS fee that they charge is not helping here.

 

Are you also waiting for a Shield?

Are you also waiting for a Shield?

 

not a shield but they put my pistol in the back on hold.

 

Did you hold the shield before paying for it? So you paid for it sight unseen?

Just put in for a NICS check today in Somerset so we'll see how long that takes...

 

did yours come back yet?

Ah, ok so yours is actually there. I paid for it unseen but that was the policy. They were the only dealer that cam get it at a price that you could not get anywhere else. Before filling out the paperwork, I should've asked to see it. I realize now how stupid that really was.

 

I'm going to ask to see it tomorrow.

Once again, how can they submit a Nics request without you filling out the 4473?? How would they know that a person was not prohibited. My guess is that they don't have the gun. The 4473 would be filled out prior to faxing the info sheet. Plain and simple they are playing a game. I would demand a refund.

Also like I said it takes less then a minute to call the supervisor line at Nics to check on something that may not have gone through. Trust me I have done it for customers and the response is either we have it, or please re-fax it.

Atlantic Tactical is extremely unorganized.

I spoke with NJSP and they were adamant that all NICS faxed on 1/5, 1/6 , 1/7.. were returned. So I called Atlantic today to try to find out the status of my NICS and they tell me that my NICS was approved on 1/17. I was fuming that no one called me last thursday to tell me and I even called last friday but they were too busy so they said they would call me back but never did. I thought that a purchaser has 3 days after NICS approval to pick up the firearms, I guess Atlantic Tactical dosent follow the 3 day pickup procedures. I just cant believe that Atlantic Tactical is that sloppy and with the extra $10 NICS processing fee that they charge there should be no excuses for any type of NICS holdups.

 

Maybe Atlantic Tactical works fine if calling in NICS but if faxing in NICS I suggest go somewhere else.

NICS is good for 30 days. Once you pickup your item and leave, a new NICS check needs to be done. If you were pending, that is when the 3 day clock comes into play.

My ffl told me yesterday that they are only accepting NICS checks by fax. No more call in at this time!

My ffl told me yesterday that they are only accepting NICS checks by fax. No more call in at this time!

 

It has been that way since 12/15/2012.

NICS is good for 30 days. Once you pickup your item and leave, a new NICS check needs to be done. If you were pending, that is when the 3 day clock comes into play.

 

I remember on black Friday Dicks sporting goods wanted me to pick up my stuff within 3 days maybe it's their individual store policy.

 

Oh thanks for that info. Where can we find more info on various nics policies, I asked the chief of local pd and he wasn't well versed on the policies

Still waiting.

 

Ducsauce, could you PM me the number called for NJSP?

Where can we find more info on various nics policies

 

http://www.fbi.gov/a.../cjis/nics/nics

 

 

ETA: at 7:37 on video tells you it is valid for 30 days.

Man, I thought the 10 minute wait for a NICS check in PA was bad. Since this rush, the wait has almost doubled to 30 minutes. Still, I see firearm, I do PICS/NICS and leave the store same day with my purchase.

 

Wonder if NJ will ever evolve from their archaic gun rules.....

Still waiting.

 

Ducsauce, could you PM me the number called for NJSP?

 

I called (609) 882-2000 ext 2060 then she transferred me to someone else. He wasn't able to tell me about my personal nics but was able to say that everything was sent back. I feel that Atlantic didn't fax my nics immediately and held it for a week before sending it out. Had it not been or the extra $10 NICS "proccessing" fee that they charge I wouldnt have been as mad but to charge a fee and dilly dally is unacceptable.

I spoke with NJSP and got the same response. Normally, they would not speak with me, only the dealers, which I understand. The lady was nice enough to let me know that the dealer should fax it in again. If NJSP did not receive the fax but the dealer was charged, then they can always request for a credit from the company that charges the NICS fees.

 

They did not re-fax it yet as they were going to call the NJSP first. I asked for a time frame on whether they will get back with me today and they said that they would try to get back to me tomorrow. I'll call again in the afternoon if I do not hear from them.