Government shut down & ATF

[pjcalla]

If the government shuts down, is the ATF considered "essential?" If not, would that mean the unconstitutional NFA tax be waved? Could you imagine the amount of NFA items bought if it actually happened? Wouldn't that be nice!

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I was just wondering if NICS would be open if a shutdown happens...

That could be some right bad juju for a lot of retailers.


-J-

 

[eldirector]

That could be some right bad juju for a lot of retailers.


-J-

That's exactly what the .gov is counting on.

 

[combat45acp]

I was just wondering if NICS would be open if a shutdown happens...

That could be some right bad juju for a lot of retailers.


-J-

I'm sure the FBI is essential in the fed's eyes...I think.

 

[Colt556]

I was just wondering if NICS would be open if a shutdown happens...

That could be some right bad juju for a lot of retailers.


-J-

I was wonder about that as well. Would be terrible news for those folks at gun shows I'd imagine.

 

[dubsac]

I was wonder about that as well. Would be terrible news for those folks at gun shows I'd imagine.

Geez I'm never going to get my paperwork back.

 

[DownByTheTracks]

I received this email from the FBI NICS today:

"The NICS will be operating with a limited staff if a furlough takes place. The staff will be handling all incoming calls and working NICS transactions in the event of a furlough."

 

[indykid]

If ATF is considered non-essential, isn't that admitting that they need to be closed down???

 

[combat45acp]

what time are they possibly shutting down, got a nics call to do @ 8:30pm today?

 

[ryknoll3]

Deadline is midnight.

 

[ghitch75]

the delays will be worse than what the where...

 

[japartridge]

If the government shuts down, is the ATF considered "essential?" If not, would that mean the unconstitutional NFA tax be waved? Could you imagine the amount of NFA items bought if it actually happened? Wouldn't that be nice!

Even if the gov shuts down, you would still have to pay the crap tax... just cause they are not "open" doesn't change the law... although it would be AWESOME if it did.

 

[japartridge]

this brings up a question I thought of earlier... if the fed shuts down, does that include the state brances as well? if it does, I'm goin' to be P.O.'ed!!! waiting for my LTCH to come back from Indy. which now that I think of it... of course the Indy brach of the ATFE will be shutdown... still te same Fed. Govt. department... wow, sometimes I even scare myself!

 

[GARANDGUY]

NICS will be open.

 

[confused89]

State should still be open because it has nothing to do with the federal.

 

[tradertator]

this brings up a question I thought of earlier... if the fed shuts down, does that include the state brances as well? if it does, I'm goin' to be P.O.'ed!!! waiting for my LTCH to come back from Indy. which now that I think of it... of course the Indy brach of the ATFE will be shutdown... still te same Fed. Govt. department... wow, sometimes I even scare myself!

I believe your LTCH is processed by the Indiana State Police, so I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[ewoodworth1]

so, this shouldn't effect my form 1 that went pending about 2 weeks ago? somebody help me understand these murky waters

 

[CountryBoy19]

so, this shouldn't effect my form 1 that went pending about 2 weeks ago? somebody help me understand these murky waters

Yes, it will, if the fed shuts down they will burn all applications currently in the pile and you will have to resubmit yours after they start back up again.


Ok, sorry, just venting.

The ATF NFA examiners are non-essential GS workers and will be shut down. What this means is that they won't be processing forms for the amount of time that they're shut down and your form will be delayed approximately that time.

If your form was sent in 2 weeks ago you have nothing to worry about. If they shut down for a week or two, it's not going to be noticeable on top of the 4 months you have to wait yet.

 

[combat45acp]

I'm guessing NFA paperwork will pile up unprocessed.

I'm guessing it will, they don't need an excuse to let it back up. Talked to an examiner one time, ask if she got the mail I sent her...she replied, "oh I don't know I haven't check my mail in weeks." "Call back in a few days and I will check"

 

[misconfig]

The US budget is like a 1st grader playing Oregon Trail. Spend all the money on ammunition so you can shoot at stuff, then wonder why your wagon is falling apart and everyone is dying of dysentery.