I recently purchased a Ruger 10/22 and a Benelli Nova Tactical pump shotgun. This was on a Saturday. I was put on a delay. On day 5, I was told that I was denied. The wierd thing is that I have puchased 3 handguns in the past 4 months, 2 of which were delayed, but none of which were denied. I was told that the delays were due to the fact that I have a common name. I have nothing in my past which would legally prevent me from owning a firearm.
I called the NICS customer service line and was told that I had a couple of options. First, I could go back to the retailer and have them call NICS and make sure that there were no errors in the transfer of my information from the retailer. Barring this, I would need to file an appeal, and possibly apply for a UPIN.
My question is, if I do not file an appeal, am I now barred from purchasing firearms? Second, if I file an appeal, and have the denial reversed, I understand that a reversal certificate will be sent to me. Is this certificate good for one purchase in kind, or what? If I don't get a UPIN, am I still at risk for this kind of thing every time I make a purchase? I would appreciate any insight.
I called the NICS customer service line and was told that I had a couple of options. First, I could go back to the retailer and have them call NICS and make sure that there were no errors in the transfer of my information from the retailer. Barring this, I would need to file an appeal, and possibly apply for a UPIN.
My question is, if I do not file an appeal, am I now barred from purchasing firearms? Second, if I file an appeal, and have the denial reversed, I understand that a reversal certificate will be sent to me. Is this certificate good for one purchase in kind, or what? If I don't get a UPIN, am I still at risk for this kind of thing every time I make a purchase? I would appreciate any insight.