NICS Appeals move slower than a Sloth on valium
Currently going throught the NICS appeals process and getting irritated.
25 Nov 08: Went to my local Georgia FFL to complete transfer of handgun shipped from a shop in Ohio. NICS came back denied. FFL provided me the NICS denial brochure and NTN.
26 Nov 08: Began appeals process by Email.
3 Dec 08: Received the official written response from NICS, along with a blank fingerprint card, stating that I (or someone like me
) was a convicted felon.
4 Dec 08: Fingerprinted at the Sheriff's station and mailing card back to NICS.
19 Dec 09: Received letter from NICS dated 15 Dec 08, stating that the fingerprints had been received and that the appeal was being processed.
14 Feb 09: Still waiting!
I now own a handgun that I cannot receive and is sitting on back shelf at the FFL collecting dust.
So, how long does it actually take NICS to process an appeal? It only takes 30seconds for a voice on the phone to deny the purchase. Why should it take so long for the system to respond with an approval for purchase or specific reason for denial?
I am not a felon. Arrested twice - charges dismissed . I have been through several background checks as an adult with no indication of any problem. Like Polekitty, my prints are everywhere.
While this doesn't help your case any, just want you to know that you are not alone in the waiting room.
If I do not receive a response by the end of this month, I will write to my political representatives asking them to inquire as to the cause of the delay.
Have a better day.
JDD