4473 "Delay"?

zero-tolerance · November 19, 2015, 04:49 PM

Been buying for years, never had an issue. Purchased a new long gun today and received first "delayed" response. I've bought 4 firearms in the last 2 months, which is more than usual, (usually buy about 4 times a year) could this be the reason for the delay?

357 Python · November 19, 2015, 05:26 PM

A delay could mean just about anything. I was delayed once and the reason was that the system used by the state police was down. The next day everything was fine. Could buying 4 firearms in 2 months cause a delay? Maybe, depending on what types they were and where you are located. Most likely the system is temporarily overloaded and they need to catch up.

zero-tolerance · November 19, 2015, 05:36 PM

Nothing exotic, 2 m&p shield. 9mm and .40, the new Century C308, and a 10/22 takedown.....well, the wait makes the zero sweeter!

Kosh75287 · November 19, 2015, 05:49 PM

Since I was fingerprinted for a job with the state, I've always been delayed on every purchase thereafter. But, I've never been DENIED authorization, either.

It could be something else, but I suspect that with me, it's b/c some state agency has my fingerprints on file (my working for them as a "good guy" not withstanding), and it raises all kinds of flags. I don't know the OP's background nor what may have changed recently in his life, but it might be something like what I am describing.

zero-tolerance · November 19, 2015, 05:52 PM

Thanks for the input fellas!

**Tom Servo** · November 19, 2015, 07:52 PM

This question comes up quite often. We've had a few threads on it with more information.

The upshot is that a delay can be caused by any number of factors. Unless the buyer has been convicted of a disqualifying offense, it's nothing more than an aggravating wait.

November 19, 2015, 04:49 PM	#1
zero-tolerance Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2015 Posts: 7	4473 "Delay"? Been buying for years, never had an issue. Purchased a new long gun today and received first "delayed" response. I've bought 4 firearms in the last 2 months, which is more than usual, (usually buy about 4 times a year) could this be the reason for the delay?

November 19, 2015, 05:49 PM	#4
Kosh75287 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2007 Posts: 820	Since I was fingerprinted for a job with the state, I've always been delayed on every purchase thereafter. But, I've never been DENIED authorization, either. It could be something else, but I suspect that with me, it's b/c some state agency has my fingerprints on file (my working for them as a "good guy" not withstanding), and it raises all kinds of flags. I don't know the OP's background nor what may have changed recently in his life, but it might be something like what I am describing. __________________ GOD BLESS JEFF COOPER, whose instructions, consultations, and publications have probably saved more lives than can ever be reliably calculated. DVC, sir. انجلو. المسلحة. جاهزة. Carpe SCOTCH!

November 19, 2015, 07:52 PM	#6
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,059	This question comes up quite often. We've had a few threads on it with more information. The upshot is that a delay can be caused by any number of factors. Unless the buyer has been convicted of a disqualifying offense, it's nothing more than an aggravating wait. __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe

November 19, 2015, 05:26 PM	#2
357 Python Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2007 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 941	A delay could mean just about anything. I was delayed once and the reason was that the system used by the state police was down. The next day everything was fine. Could buying 4 firearms in 2 months cause a delay? Maybe, depending on what types they were and where you are located. Most likely the system is temporarily overloaded and they need to catch up.

November 19, 2015, 05:36 PM	#3
zero-tolerance Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2015 Posts: 7	Nothing exotic, 2 m&p shield. 9mm and .40, the new Century C308, and a 10/22 takedown.....well, the wait makes the zero sweeter!

November 19, 2015, 05:52 PM	#5
zero-tolerance Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2015 Posts: 7	Thanks for the input fellas!