Tired of being “Delayed”

[kamaaina1]

So tired of being delayed. This is the third time being delayed. Never been arrested, nor trouble with the law. What gives???
I definitely support background checks, but man....

Rant over

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[slimmer13]

Lots and lots of threads on here on this issue. Could be random, could be a backlogged system, could be lack of SSN on 4473, could be a bad guy with the same name.

 

[kamaaina1]

Yeah, I know. Just frustrating...

 

[slimmer13]

I deal with it too half the time.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

crazy. do u have a chl? my BGC seem to go thru pretty quick because of my CHL. all 3 of my FFL buddys have told me theres two lines CHL and non chl. CHL supposedly gets priority according to them.

 

[kamaaina1]

Yep! All three. WA, OR, & AZ

 

[KKG]

You might want to check into the Personal ID Number. I've been told it also helps.

 

[kamaaina1]

Personal ID#? On the BGC?
More info please

 

[KKG]

Personal ID#? On the BGC?
More info please

The 4473 form has a block for such a number. I've never had a problem with a transaction so it's not something I've looked into. Contact your FFL and he should be able to tell you something about it. When I had my FFL they were just starting to use the number but I don't remember what the process was in getting one.

 

[boogerhook]

Question 9. Unique Personal Identification Number (UPIN):
For transferees/
buyers approved to have information maintained about them in the FBI NICS
Voluntary Appeal File, NICS will provide them with a UPIN, which the transferee/
buyer should record in question 9. The licensee should provide the UPIN when
conducting background checks through the NICS or the State POC.

 

[KKG]

Question 9. Unique Personal Identification Number (UPIN):
For transferees/
buyers approved to have information maintained about them in the FBI NICS
Voluntary Appeal File, NICS will provide them with a UPIN, which the transferee/
buyer should record in question 9. The licensee should provide the UPIN when
conducting background checks through the NICS or the State POC.

Bingo!

 

[simplypete]

I suddenly started getting delayed a few years ago. The first time it happened, I had purchased a few AR lowers from a shop that was a bit out of town. It sucked having to wait, then drive all the way back down there again to pick them up. After a few more delays, I got pissed off and looked into getting a UPIN. It was a while ago now and I don't remember all of the details, but at the time, the process for getting a UPIN seemed quite involved and time consuming. I decided that I'd rather put up with the delay. Last purchase, no delay.... I'd still consider getting a UPIN if the process to get one was streamlined.

P.S. I always use my SSN when filling out the 4473.

 

[WALawyer]

Personal ID#? On the BGC?
More info please

NICS Voluntary Appeal File Application

A VAF/UPIN does not typically stop delays, but should speed them up.

 

[kamaaina1]

Has anyone submitted this application. Is it worth its weight, or just big brother looking in?? I'd be willing to do so, but.....

 

[KKG]

I'd be willing to do so, but.....

As I said, I've never had the problem, so I haven't done the paperwork. I've not had an FFL for a few years but I do know a few people who found their transfers going much better once they got the number. The World runs on paperwork and sometimes it needs a bit more.

 

[Ramjet12]

Who are you using for your transfers?
I was delayed a couple of times until I started using a different FFL to do transfers.
It may not be you but the FFL your using. They're not delaying you but them.

 

[Dungannon]

I picked up a new Bergara B14 HMR at Tropic Pawn this afternoon. Cleared in less than 2 minutes. Clerk said 'wow, that was fast.' I think it was all of 4-5 minutes when I bought a rifle and handgun at Sporting Systems in downtown Vancouver on a Saturday. It's always puzzled me why some folks with clear records have inordinate delays.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

You could share the same name as someone who does have a record.

 

[kamaaina1]

Store purchases at Sportsman's & Bob's

Who are you using for your transfers?
I was delayed a couple of times until I started using a different FFL to do transfers.
It may not be you but the FFL your using. They're not delaying you but them.

 

[kamaaina1]

You could share the same name as someone who does have a record.

Yes, the FBI website lists a Myriad Of reasons. I would think by submitting your SSN, it would weed out 99.99999999999% of the possibilities..