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67Berzerker
Is anyone else getting the "delayed" action when using the NICS? By submittal has been delayed 2x already. I have nothing on my record and have a CHL in Texas. My last gun purchase was 4 years ago and nothing has changed that should warrant a delay response. Is this normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Could I use another FFL transfer dealer if this one falls through? Thanks for your response
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  • montanajoe
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    I'm sure they are flooded. Just have to wait your turn.
    We buy most guns at yard sales, here. 
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  • Idahobound

    I bought a Ruger 57 this morning my background check went though just fine and as fast as usual.

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  • shootuadeal

    A couple weeks ago for about a week we were getting a lot more delays than normal. Knowing how it all works, it was due to the volume of background checks coming in and not enough "examiners" to process them, examiners are the people that actually look at a background check if there was a "hit".

    A hit is usually caused by something in your criminal history, common name, etc.

    Going to another dealer in theory shouldn't matter but I believe it depends on the examiner because we get regular customers that are literally a flip of the coin, sometimes they get a proceed after a further review and sometimes they get delayed.

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  • shootuadeal

    when you say delayed 2x, what do you mean?

    You got delayed, then he ran it again later or what?

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  • 67Berzerker
    yes he tried twice,yesterday and then today. Would that mess anything up?
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  • shootuadeal

    Did you fill out two forms?


    If you are delayed it usually takes 1-3 days to hear back. After 3 days that the government is open they can legally transfer you the gun. Some dealers will, some won't transfer on "open" status.

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  • shootuadeal

    I'm guessing you got delayed yesterday and were still delayed today. He wouldn't have initiated another check.

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  • bustedknee
    My INSTANT check always takes anywhere from 4-12 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • 67Berzerker
    yes two forms 


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  • mac10
    you don't run thru again you have to wait it out if they gave the ffl a date to transfer if no responce
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