November 25, 2018, 07:40 AM | #1 |
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Purchase delayed
I have purchased 4 handguns and an AR lower in the last year without issue. I also have a valid carry permit and put down my SSN. Absolutely nothing about my status has changed. Last night I went to buy a new P938 at Cabelas and was delayed by the NICS.
Why would that happen? Do delays ever get cleared up on Sundays? Thanks for any insight Last edited by crshooter; November 25, 2018 at 08:34 AM. |
November 25, 2018, 08:17 AM | #2 |
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That sucks ... I’ve been waiting for that to happen to me. Only time anything negative happened is when NICS was down for a day. Good luck ... hopefully nothing new on the record books.
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November 25, 2018, 08:20 AM | #3 |
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I suspect it has more to do with the volume of requests over the Black Friday weekend than any major problem. Each of the last 3 Black Fridays broke records on the number of NICS requests. I wouldn’t be surprised if this year is even more.
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November 25, 2018, 08:23 AM | #4 |
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I'm going with the volume of background checks too. It happens.
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November 25, 2018, 09:11 AM | #5 |
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Yep, black Friday sales are huge so it takes a bit for processing.
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November 25, 2018, 09:24 AM | #6 |
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Just curious what state you are in? In Georgia if you have a permit a NICS check is not required. Does your State still require the check or is this a Cabelas thing?
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November 25, 2018, 09:30 AM | #7 |
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I'm in Minnesota. last gun I bought from a smaller shop gave me the gun after seeing the permit. I think bigger stores run the check as a rule.
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November 25, 2018, 01:57 PM | #8 |
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I'm a CCP permit holder in Florida. Other than private sales every gun I've recieved thru an FFL has had a NICS check before the weapon is given to me.
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November 25, 2018, 02:36 PM | #9 |
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Well, I guess there's nothing to do but wait it out.
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November 25, 2018, 05:15 PM | #10 |
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Holiday weekend it does happen as they get swamped with calls you should be fine
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November 26, 2018, 08:59 AM | #11 |
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Wow..no can do in CO, even from a private seller at a gun show..
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November 26, 2018, 11:29 PM | #12 |
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Must have just been busy. Got the go ahead today. Thanks again for the replies.
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November 26, 2018, 11:57 PM | #13 |
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I've had to wait a few days too . . .
I buy a new gun 3-4 times a year. Twice I've been delayed, but not at any special "buying" rush like black Friday. Both times my 3 day wait (I live in IL) was turned into a 5-7 day wait. I suspect it's a matter of overload. Too many people buying all at the same time.
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