Possible Reasons For Firearm Purchase Delay?

[bonnybedlam]

I bought a couple of guns 20+ years ago and the BGC took maybe 15 minutes. Last month I bought a brand new Ruger Mini 14 online and had it shipped to a local FFL. The BGC took over three hours (didn't use my SSN) but I was able to take it home that day. Two weeks later my husband bought a used Seekins SP15 online and had it shipped to the same FFL. (Wonderful people, they have our business for life.) He used his SSN and the queue was so long he ended up coming home before they got to him. When he called the next day he was told that he was delayed but they'd transfer the firearm in 3 business days. He picked it up and never heard anymore about it, so I guess he eventually passed. But he's really upset that he didn't pass cleanly and we're still trying to figure out why. Did using his social slow it down? Is it because he's lived in six states over 70 years and they tried to contact them all? His brother says he read somewhere that if you buy too many guns close together they automatically delay you, even if, as in this case, it's different people at the same address. Or maybe because it's different people at the same address. It sounds off to me but I wanted to ask if anyone else has heard of this. I'm picking up another gun tomorrow and it's got me worried.

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[Member 55555]

It's been my experience that THIS is how it works...
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[WAYNO]

There is not always a rhyme or reason to why we pass instantly , put in the queue, or are even delayed.

In the past I always passed instantly, but in the last year, I've been put in the queue twice, only to be approved minutes later.

 

[bionic knees]

poop happens!

 

[Member 55555]

My quickest has been 10 minutes; my longest has been 5 years*.


(* The FBI denied me; I appealed, 5 years later: "You're good, go ahead and buy the rifle")

 

[jordanvraptor]

I'm always an instant clear. I credit a last name that is very rare and having a concealed weapon permit. I get dirty looks at Cabelas from everyone waiting when they clear me instantly.

 

[RVTECH]

Last Friday was my LONGEST ever at a little over 3 hours - but that was largely in part due to the queue being over 150 and it didn't get submitted until about 12 noon.

All my other purchases have been minutes to nearly instant - in the past that is/was with very LOW queues.

 

[Sxsnuf]

Mine are 10+ days, like clockwork. I give the Demonrats in oly ALL the credit for making it so predictable.

 

[L0C0]

I have experienced three delays throughout the years of purchasing firearms. Once in Vancouver, WA, Milwaukee, OR, and here in North Las Vegas, NV. I always get to take them home though. Usually within hours.

 

[Jay Walk]

You ever play a board game and feel like the person explaining the rules is making them up as you play?