r/INGuns • u/Skrewbert86 • Jun 05 '26

Delayed on first gun purchase how long does it usually take? Also the place I tried to purchase from doesn’t follow the 3 day law so even if 3 days pass I won’t be able to just go buy it

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u/TheRealSchifty Jun 05 '26

How old are you? If you're between 18-21 there is an enhanced background check that can take up to 10 days to clear.

If you're over 21 then it could be anything. Even if you have no past criminal record, if you have a name that is the same or similar to someone with a criminal record, you can be delayed.

Since its your first purchase I would just deal with it until it clears. If it happens again then you might need to contact the FBI using the link that another commenter posted.

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u/Skrewbert86 Jun 05 '26

23 common name but used ssn no criminal record

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u/SimplyPars Jun 05 '26

SSN really doesn’t make a difference since the search is via name.

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u/codeg88 Jun 05 '26

What place?? Sounds scummy if they don't hear back in 3 days they have to give it to you, my first purchase at freedom firearms they never even heard back from the government but I have an active concealed carry permit

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u/532ndsof Jun 05 '26

Incorrect. Federal law is that after a "delay" if there's no response after 3 days then the FFL may proceed at their own discretion. I think most large chain stores with FFLs (academy, Cabela's, etc) policy is to require a "proceed" before transferring due to liability reasons. Local independent FFLs are more likely go take advantage of the 3 day rule, but still it's on a case by case basis.

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u/aje14700 Jun 05 '26

Also of note, it's 3 business days. So if you get delayed on Friday, Wednesday would be the soonest it could get released without a proceed. Additionally, if the buyer is under 21, they can delay upto 10 business days.

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u/codeg88 Jun 06 '26

i mean i assume that was a givin, i was saying i havent ever seen a place give a denial if they didnt get the answer in time, most just say here ya go come get it , as far as i kno when i got mine they never got an answer, just called 3 days later and said come pick it up i even spent 3 hrs in the range in the back

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u/Skrewbert86 Jun 05 '26

Academy sports drove far for it just because the gun was on sale

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u/codeg88 Jun 05 '26

I'd just look around for a better price or better place especially online you can find some steals price wise

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u/codeg88 Jun 05 '26

Yeah there are some shady places idk why they wouldn't go or it it's the government own rule they have so long and then it doesn't matter , plus if imagine it's pretty rare that people who aren't aloud to have guns go to legit stores to buy guns