Posted on 03/13/2005 2:12:22 PM PST by Flyer
I went to a local sporting goods store last Wednesday to purchase a SIG P229.
I did not get and immediate PROCEED from NICS.
I can think of two possible reasons - I know there is someone in Texas with my exact name with some violent criminal history, and I have a misdemeanor conviction for illegal carrying 3 1/2 years ago (not a dis-qualifier).
Either may have set off the alarms for a deeper check.
The last dealer purchase I made was before the Brady Law. This dealer told me that if he hasn't heard from NICS in 7 - 10 days he can (must?) sell me the gun.
From the FBI NICS Fact sheet:
On the third business day of a DELAYED transaction, the NICS Examiner is required to call the FFL and advise him/her of their rights under the Brady Act to transfer the firearm after the third business day. If the delayed transaction cannot be resolved within the allowed three business days, it is at the discretion of the FFL whether to allow the firearm transfer. However, the NICS Section continues to research the case in an effort to obtain complete disposition information. Business days do not include the day the check was initiated Saturdays, Sundays, and any day state offices in the state of purchase are closed.
Anyone know any more than I have posted?
Was that a class C or D charge that prevents you from getting a CHL here in Texas ??
TC has a buddy that teaches CHL I believe...maybe a local call can answer yer question....
One good reason to have a CHL as it precludes-supercedes the NCIC check for a purchase. BatFag-Eeeeee's say the CHL is better than any phone check so yer in like flynn for shop and go !
Keep me posted if ya have time and will do so....a learning situation. Get that CHL as soon as possible !
If you provided your Slave Surveillance Number (optional on 4473) this should have distinguished you from the person described above.
Damn ......you wash that in hot water again ?
Ya would think that I would know better.
It may be a state thing; some states have additional waiting periods. What state are you in?
The dealer may sell it to me after 3 business days, but the NICS check continues.
Is there a time period when the NICS check stops and the dealer gets a PROCEED?
I'm in Texas. My research says Texas only uses NICS.
That's correct. Since that's the case, it's just the dealer's policy. They *can* sell it to you after three days with no rejection, but they don't *have* to.
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