Nics down?

[stinky]

If NICS is 'down' and they can't do the instant check for 3 days does that mean you can just pick it up and go?

 

[22-rimfire]

I doubt it. It would probably revert to a 7-day period or whatever it was prior to the NICs check at a Federal level. NICS was working really slow yesterday.

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

Depends on your state. There was a problem with this in oregon and this is what I hear came of it:

"In these instances, it is not possible for the background check to be 'instant' and still ensure the purchaser can lawfully take possession of the firearm. As referenced in 166.412(c), the dealer may release the firearm to the purchaser after the specified period."

As we have pointed out in the past, if the State Police do not give an approval or denial "before the close of the gun dealer's next business day following the request by the dealer for a criminal history record check, the dealer may deliver the handgun to the purchaser."

Link from OFF website

 

[DHard3006]

stinky: If NICS is 'down' and they can't do the instant check for 3 days does that mean you can just pick it up and go?

Whenever you give elected people the power to have a way to harass and deny American citizens a right they will abuse that authority.