Newb question on background check

[Exile]

Anyone here ever get a "delayed" response? I just got one today and was told it may or may not be anything but I may have to wait another week to find out? This was my first time purchasing a firearm from a dealer since my others were all inherited. Any info or suggestions from experienced persons would be appreciated.

 

[Swampbogger]

Could be anything or nothing. Happened to me once at BPS. BPS told me they had one week to approve or reject, if they hadnt heard anything in a week, they could sell it to me. Another reason I got my GFL, dont have to worry about the call! Not much to do but wait.

 

[mgonza]

GFL is great!

 

[dial1911]

I hate to change the direction of this thread, but just get a GFL!

Sorry to have no info, but I haven't gotten a delayed response before.

 

[Joker82]

Yeah a GFL just makes it easier on everyone.

 

[zesty]

Anyone here ever get a "delayed" response? I just got one today and was told it may or may not be anything but I may have to wait another week to find out? This was my first time purchasing a firearm from a dealer since my others were all inherited. Any info or suggestions from experienced persons would be appreciated.

I've heard of delays before. There is a long list of reasons that could cause the delay. Only suggestion would be to just wait and see what happens.

 

[the_great_white]

i thought it was only a 24 wait before they had to release it??

 

[mountainpass]

Yeah a GFL just makes it easier on everyone.

Not picking on you.....but why? Why should we be subjected to a background check in the first place?

 

[wrjones]

To insure your not a convicted felon and have no domestic violence arrests.

 

[Sandman771]

But they don't check mental health records....which would be MUCH more beneficial than worrying about a domestic abouser or a felon. Although I get that as well. Not to use recent headlines for anything, but the Texas A&M guy was bat-*&%^ crazy from what I've read so he had no business with a gun, but background checks don't go through those records. Besides with HIPPAA they won't allow medical records to be computerized (and saving us money as well). Sorry for the rant.