stumpers
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Another FYI about NICS
I always like to know times and processes and whatnot, so here's some current info for anyone who is curious or waiting on NICS:
I sent in my application for the VAF on February 7, 2012 and received a letter dated February 23, 2012 stating my application was approved and I have a UPIN (Unique Personal Identification Number). I used the same fingerprint card the FBI returned to me for my successful appeal of a denial, with the VAF they enclosed in my approval letter. My appeal of the denial took four months, which I posted about on THR a couple weeks ago.
The letter also states this does not mean automatic approval from now on, but it does say that if disqualifying information is ever found, I will get a letter stating the reason. This part is important to me due to me being incorrectly labeled a 'prohibited person' last year. If I am ever prohibited again, it seemingly says that I will be informed by NICS...instead of being de facto informed by a denial at the gun counter.
And lastly, I know everyone gripes about NICS, but my experience with them has been a good one, given the circumstances. I wish each state would handle their own firearms like Wisconsin does for handguns, but I have to play the game how it is set up and just wanted to share my experience with NICS and let anyone who is interested know what to expect for processing times with the VAF.
I always like to know times and processes and whatnot, so here's some current info for anyone who is curious or waiting on NICS:
I sent in my application for the VAF on February 7, 2012 and received a letter dated February 23, 2012 stating my application was approved and I have a UPIN (Unique Personal Identification Number). I used the same fingerprint card the FBI returned to me for my successful appeal of a denial, with the VAF they enclosed in my approval letter. My appeal of the denial took four months, which I posted about on THR a couple weeks ago.
The letter also states this does not mean automatic approval from now on, but it does say that if disqualifying information is ever found, I will get a letter stating the reason. This part is important to me due to me being incorrectly labeled a 'prohibited person' last year. If I am ever prohibited again, it seemingly says that I will be informed by NICS...instead of being de facto informed by a denial at the gun counter.
And lastly, I know everyone gripes about NICS, but my experience with them has been a good one, given the circumstances. I wish each state would handle their own firearms like Wisconsin does for handguns, but I have to play the game how it is set up and just wanted to share my experience with NICS and let anyone who is interested know what to expect for processing times with the VAF.
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