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Long story, short... I bought a handgun from a local seller and he chose a gun shop he was familiar with for the transfer. While waiting, a discussion started where the employees gave me lots of incorrect information about several inquiries I had about other firearms and incorrect specifics about current gun laws. At one point, they were even discussing a rifle part that pistols don't have!
At that point, I realized they were either misinformed, were trying to scare me into buying products and services that I wouldn't otherwise, or they were just showing off with a very poor understanding of Washington law, Federal law, and general gunsmithing and manufacturing processes. Ironically, I think the seller picked up on it also and while he left before all my paperwork was completed, he messaged me to apologize about the encounter later that day.
So, here I am. Today is day 10 of my waiting period so technically I can pick up my gun tomorrow. Regardless, I get the impression that the shop doesn't know what they're doing and i am reluctant to take the gun home and then get a visit from local LE or ATF because of some mistake made on their part.
Is there a place I can call to confirm my background check came back as "approved?" I've never had this long of a delay. I realize that the shop isn't obligated to turn over the gun until the 11th business day but other than wanting to reduce their own risk of denials after turning over guns when background checks are delayed (thereby waiting until the 11th day on every sale or transfer), why would they not call me to pick it up? Is there a scrrenprint or email I can request from them verifying the approval status?
I have already called and asked if it was approved yet with both times it not yet being ready.
I've left out specific details to avoid pointing anything or anyone out directly, but there is a lot more interesting parts of this story I could go on about.
Any feedback or advice would be appreciated.
--c
P.S. I've already done many transfers this year as well as adding Oregon CPL so I don't have concerns with my background or legal ability to own firearms.
At that point, I realized they were either misinformed, were trying to scare me into buying products and services that I wouldn't otherwise, or they were just showing off with a very poor understanding of Washington law, Federal law, and general gunsmithing and manufacturing processes. Ironically, I think the seller picked up on it also and while he left before all my paperwork was completed, he messaged me to apologize about the encounter later that day.
So, here I am. Today is day 10 of my waiting period so technically I can pick up my gun tomorrow. Regardless, I get the impression that the shop doesn't know what they're doing and i am reluctant to take the gun home and then get a visit from local LE or ATF because of some mistake made on their part.
Is there a place I can call to confirm my background check came back as "approved?" I've never had this long of a delay. I realize that the shop isn't obligated to turn over the gun until the 11th business day but other than wanting to reduce their own risk of denials after turning over guns when background checks are delayed (thereby waiting until the 11th day on every sale or transfer), why would they not call me to pick it up? Is there a scrrenprint or email I can request from them verifying the approval status?
I have already called and asked if it was approved yet with both times it not yet being ready.
I've left out specific details to avoid pointing anything or anyone out directly, but there is a lot more interesting parts of this story I could go on about.
Any feedback or advice would be appreciated.
--c
P.S. I've already done many transfers this year as well as adding Oregon CPL so I don't have concerns with my background or legal ability to own firearms.