Wait time for Background checks in Oregon

[Wjroberts]

Filled out paperwork today for a 5 shot revolver. Number 4190 for background. .
Betting it takes two weeks be faster !

 

[fstdraw]

I've said this before but it bears repeating, it depends on where the BGC originates and how competent the person submitting the form is. Why do I say this? My own gun purchase's for the last 18 months are a perfect record of pawn shops needing 1-2 weeks for approval. Legit gun stores with competent employees have always gotten me approved in minutes. Could be reasons I don't know like the gun being the reason for the delay. I do not have a CCL or any credentials that might tend to expedite my purchase. I don't use my SSN. My opinion is based on about 10 gun purchases in the last 18 months. Just my 2 cents.

 

[edsteele]

I was told by a guy shop in Albany that the wait time on background checks are running between 6 to 8 hours because of panic buying. Can anyone confirm this.

I just purchased a SCAR 17S 3 weeks ago, 1 hour wait

 

[Rem700..300]

Instant today at Highline and an instant on Tuesday at a Pawn shop. No CHL. I probably just jinxed myself.

 

[PDXbiker]

Did a gun transfer today, no CHL. I was 3,180 in line. Was told around 3 weeks. Good thing I don't plan on buying anything else for several months.

 

[mhayd93]

Picked up a gun from Sportsman's yesterday, instant approval using CHL

 

[officially5150]

25min last night at state street pawn using chl, started as number 7, and 20min Saturday at coat of arms.
I use my social though

 

[PDXbiker]

Lesson learned. I have a CHL but didn't realize it would bump me to the head of the line. Had a 15 minute wait without it on another sale earlier this year. I'll definitely be presenting my CHL from now on. Good thing I paid for 2 day shipping so that I could wait for 3 weeks, lol.

 

[GorgeGunner]

Lesson learned. I have a CHL but didn't realize it would bump me to the head of the line. Had a 15 minute wait without it on another sale earlier this year. I'll definitely be presenting my CHL from now on. Good thing I paid for 2 day shipping so that I could wait for 3 weeks, lol.

The CHL probably helps, but it didn't on a purchase I had ordered and sent to my FFL. He entered my info with the CHL minus my SS number and it took 3 weeks for it to clear (cleared this last weekend). During this time I had two more sent there and we used my SS number and DL and it was damn near instant (jumped to number 1 in the queue of 4k @ the time) and out in 10 mins. They seem to clear about ~200 or so per day in their backlog that keeps hovering in the 3-5k range.

 

[ScatPackLife]

The CHL probably helps, but it didn't on a purchase I had ordered and sent to my FFL. He entered my info with the CHL minus my SS number and it took 3 weeks for it to clear (cleared this last weekend). During this time I had two more sent there and we used my SS number and DL and it was damn near instant (jumped to number 1 in the queue of 4k @ the time) and out in 10 mins. They seem to clear about ~200 or so per day in their backlog that keeps hovering in the 3-5k range.

I have been wondering if the SSN makes a difference. I have clear 10 BGCs this year, as an average citizen without a CHL, just moved to Oregon from CA, and I got approvals in less than 5 minutes on a few of them, others all cleared within 10-15 minutes. I do put my SSN every time. I have asked twice on this forum some where if others put there SSN and no one would ever answer. Now I'm really starting to think that's the difference.

I now have a CHL, I literally just got it yesterday in the mail. But I don't think I will be buying any more guns this year. My safes are all full now.

 

[ScatPackLife]

Question to everyone, have you ever put your SSN (and know the FFL entered it), know that all your info was accurate and current, and still got put in the que, having to wait weeks?

 

[ScatPackLife]

I've said this before but it bears repeating, it depends on where the BGC originates and how competent the person submitting the form is. Why do I say this? My own gun purchase's for the last 18 months are a perfect record of pawn shops needing 1-2 weeks for approval. Legit gun stores with competent employees have always gotten me approved in minutes. Could be reasons I don't know like the gun being the reason for the delay. I do not have a CCL or any credentials that might tend to expedite my purchase. I don't use my SSN. My opinion is based on about 10 gun purchases in the last 18 months. Just my 2 cents.

Have you gotten instant (same day) approval with out using your SSN?

 

[Pandaz3]

I put my SSAN on the form every time, Not worried about that. Big brother has so many ways to gum up the works or spy on me. I put my address down every time too, they know where I live!

 

[Ben B.]

I don't put my SSN on the form because it was guaranteed "not to be used as a national identification number" (still have an OLD SS card that says that on the front) and because the damn SSN is a key part of identity theft. Papers just sitting on a desk in some damn office with all needed info to F up your credit.

 

[Glock Jock]

Lesson learned. I have a CHL but didn't realize it would bump me to the head of the line. Had a 15 minute wait without it on another sale earlier this year. I'll definitely be presenting my CHL from now on. Good thing I paid for 2 day shipping so that I could wait for 3 weeks, lol.

You don't present your CHL during the purchase, just your DL. If you have one the people doing the check will see it.

 

[oremike]

Have you gotten instant (same day) approval with out using your SSN?

I used my ODL and CHL but no SSN Wendsday. I was #2 in the que and done in 10 Mins.

 

[Camelfilter]

Have you gotten instant (same day) approval with out using your SSN?

Yes. Even the one amidst the plandemic.

CHL holder.

 

[Glock Jock]

Is :10 minutes considered instant or are you saying it's literally approved right after submitting?

 

[solv3nt]

You don't present your CHL during the purchase, just your DL. If you have one the people doing the check will see it.

I hand them my CHL, my ODL hasn't come out for any of my transfers this year.

 

[Glock Jock]

I hand them my CHL, my ODL hasn't come out for any of my transfers this year.

Interesting, I swear I've been told not to even bother presenting it. ODL only so I never even take it out. My BGC is always about 10 minutes.