Wait time for Background checks in Oregon

[beefwithcheese]

I am on day 8 of waiting for my handgun. From what I remember, the guy doing the background check said I was number 37 or something. Seems like a bit long of a wait if I was only 37 spots back. What is the longest you have to wait? Is it 10 days?

 

[solv3nt]

What is the longest you have to wait? Is it 10 days?

You're funny.... Until the OSP gives you the green light, and if they give you a delay, FOR EVER. FOR EVER.

 

[beefwithcheese]

You're funny.... Until the OSP gives you the green light, and if they give you a delay, FOR EVER. FOR EVER.

Besides reaching out to the person with the FFL, is there a way to check the status?

 

[solv3nt]

Besides reaching out to the person with the FFL, is there a way to check the status?

You can check with your FFL. Until OSP gives you a delay or approval, I don't they'll talk to you.

On the bright side, if you get a rejection, they'll find you.

 

[40Garand]

Is it possible your FFL meant to say 3700

I am on day 8 of waiting for my handgun. From what I remember, the guy doing the background check said I was number 37 or something. Seems like a bit long of a wait if I was only 37 spots back. What is the longest you have to wait? Is it 10 days?

 

[beefwithcheese]

You can check with your FFL. Until OSP gives you a delay or approval, I don't they'll talk to you.

On the bright side, if you get a rejection, they'll find you.

I can't imagine what I'd be rejected for.

 

[beefwithcheese]

This just in, I'm number 670-something. He's saying probably by Sunday now. I'm not holding my breath.

Good lord, this is an interesting process.

 

[solv3nt]

This just in, I'm number 670-something. He's saying probably by Sunday now. I'm not holding my breath.

Good lord, this is an interesting process.

Welcome to Oregon where the "instant" in NICS has a different definition that what you might think....

 

[beefwithcheese]

Welcome to Oregon where the "instant" in NICS has a different definition that what you might think....

I've been here 13 years, and I had no idea. To be fair though, this is the first time I've ever purchased a firearm.

 

[beefwithcheese]

Is it possible your FFL meant to say 3700
Is it possible that your FFL meant to say 3700?

I think this was most likely the case, and I just misunderstood him. It looks like I'm in the 600s now.

How many background checks are OSP capable of doing each day?

On a side note: how is this not done instantaneously? How does the process work? I would assume there is an algorithm that can see the red flags on peoples records, and let you know if you're eligible or not. Maybe I'm wrong about that though?

 

[Vendor Hidden]

it seems like they are completing around 350/day

 

[solv3nt]

On a side note: how is this not done instantaneously? How does the process work? I would assume there is an algorithm that can see the red flags on peoples records, and let you know if you're eligible or not. Maybe I'm wrong about that though?

Oregon decided that rather than relying on NICS, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, they employ the State police to double check the system. In reality, it's likely a landfill pusher admin doing the work. So what was intended to be instant, is now caught up in red tape.

*"landfill pusher" was supposed to be "pencil pusher", but I think I prefer my typo

 

[Zechariah]

That's been about the average. As of yesterday I was 141, down from the 3000s on the 16th. So maybe today or tomorrow I'll be able to pick up a couple hostages.

You'll be able to do your dirty deed today I bet

 

[40Garand]

You'll be able to do your dirty deed today I bet

Yup, they already called me around 10:30AM with the "ALL CLEAR". I still have one held up in Newberg.

 

[The Heretic]

Oregon decided that rather than relying on NICS, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, they employ the State police to double check the system. In reality, it's likely a landfill pusher admin doing the work. So what was intended to be instant, is now caught up in red tape.

*"landfill pusher" was supposed to be "pencil pusher", but I think I prefer my typo

They claim it is to check for stolen guns.

In truth, it is so they can collect make/model/serial # and buyer for?

Confiscation.

 

[solv3nt]

They claim it is to check for stolen guns.

In truth, it is so they can collect make/model/serial # and buyer for?

Confiscation.

They're not supposed to keep record, but I believe they've been caught red handed in more than one occasion.

 

[Zechariah]

I have trust issues

 

[OldTengu]

Longest wait I've had is maybe 15 minutes. A fella I sold a pistol to not long ago got told 12 days, and somewhere in a 48 hour window of that day I bought a revolver and got instantly approved.

 

[Zechariah]

Longest wait I've had is maybe 15 minutes. A fella I sold a pistol to not long ago got told 12 days, and somewhere in a 48 hour window of that day I bought a revolver and got instantly approved

Well Well Well... I'm suspicious of you now lol
You must be living right.

 

[PDXbiker]

Just picked up a mailed in handgun at my FFL dealer Friday, 15 - 20 minute wait