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**Tom Servo** · January 5, 2013, 09:54 PM

The NICS system has been pushed past capacity several times over the last few weeks. The Saturday before Christmas, we couldn't get through at all. There was actually a recording directing dealers to call back later.

There were also some ~60 minute delays today. It's just a function of drastically increased traffic.

Oh, and guys, the NICS system is run by the FBI, not the ATF.

January 5, 2013, 09:54 PM	#10
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,059	The NICS system has been pushed past capacity several times over the last few weeks. The Saturday before Christmas, we couldn't get through at all. There was actually a recording directing dealers to call back later. There were also some ~60 minute delays today. It's just a function of drastically increased traffic. Oh, and guys, the NICS system is run by the FBI, not the ATF. __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe