I'd retry... Also, if they take longer than 3 days I think to respond - the gun is yours anyway, but seeing you were denied - something caused it I'd think.
I was denied on my Form 4473 NICS check, but I haven't done anything to make me ineligible! Now what do I do?
When buying from a dealer as an Indiana resident, you will fill out BATFE Form 4473, which is the National Instant Check System. This is the form that the BATFE will use to do your instant background check to ensure that you are eligible to purchase a firearm. The dealer will provide this form and can answer any questions you have about filling it out.
Once you've completed the form, the dealer will call it in and receive either a "Pass", "Fail", or "Delay". If you pass, you can leave with your firearm as soon as you complete your transaction. If you receive a "Delay", the dealer must sit on the transaction until the BATFE returns a "Pass" or "Fail". If the dealer does not get a response from NICS within 3 business days, he may transfer the firearm on the fourth business day, not counting the day on which the transaction was initiated (many will deny you the sale without an official "Pass", though). That is, if the transaction is initiated on Monday the 1st and you are delayed, NICS has until Thursday the 4th to give a result. If they do not, the dealer may transfer the firearm on Friday the 5th. Note that NICS does not count Saturdays, Sundays or holidays as "business days," even though the gun shop may be open, and NICS may call back with a result on those days. Delays happen for many reasons and you should not be alarmed if you receive one. If your 4473 comes back "Fail" and you know that you have nothing in your history that precludes you from owning a firearm, you may submit a Voluntary Appeals Form (VAF) and receive a Unique Personal Identification Number (UPIN). This UPIN may be put on future Form 4473's to prevent any confusion or delays.
Here is the form for the VAF:
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nic...plete-process2
Also, here are a couple of other useful links from our forums:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/genera...me_way_up.html
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/genera...et_a_upin.html
I would be shocked if the store chose to sell you the gun without an approval. It's always up to them no matter what the law says, and I'd be they're err on the side of avoiding possible issues.Well its 5:20 pm on the 3rd day and I havent heard anything
so I should be able to pick up my gun tomorrow.
Jimmy
If you go to get it tomorrow and still can not get it ask why you are denied someone may have used your ID for something before.
I would be shocked if the store chose to sell you the gun without an approval. It's always up to them no matter what the law says, and I'd be they're err on the side of avoiding possible issues.
Good luck, I'm just saying don't buy holsters or stuff until you actually have it in hand.
Well its 5:20 pm on the 3rd day and I havent heard anything
so I should be able to pick up my gun tomorrow.
Jimmy
To clear this up a bit: If you get DELAYED, the store MIGHT sell you the gun after 3 days without a response. If you get DENIED, you'll need to file an appeal. Here's what the FAQ says:
The FFL will not know the reason for any delay or denials.If you go to get it tomorrow and still can not get it ask why you are denied someone may have used your ID for something before.