three day wait

[victor 1971]

Hi, I have a lifetime permit and when I went to pay off and pick up my new xd 45 today, I was told that I have to wait three days. 17 years a go I was able to walk in and right out with my new pistol since I had my permit. Have the rules changed?

 

[esrice]

No, there is no mandatory 3-day wait.

Unless you failed your initial NICS check for some reason-- then they may allow the shop 3 days to hold it while they clear you.

Do you have a common name?

 

[henktermaat]

That doesn't sound right...

 

[harleyindys]

It happens sometimes if the buyer does not use there SS# on the form,we have several delays because people are afraid to use there SS#

 

[Mgderf]

It happens sometimes if the buyer does not use there SS# on the form,we have several delays because people are afraid to use there SS#

This, or a VERY common name, should be the ONLY reason shy of flunking the federal back-round check (read- not eligible).

I had a friend that it has happened to a few times. He does have a common name. A good reason to include your SSN

Good luck, let us know how it turns out

 

[MoparMan]

Having your lifetime permit doesn not help at all at a gunshop. They dont even check it. Did you buy more another handgun from the same shop within a week from this purchase? that will do it as well.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

That's why I just give my SS#. I have one of the most common names, and I do not want to wait.

 

[muncie21]

..Cover me in tin-foil, but I never use my SSN....

 

[Shoots4Fun]

I hate using my SS#, but have given in for these types of instances to make the process go smoother.

You have to love the bureaucracy that has been created for the law abiding citizens...

 

[CountryBoy19]

I've never put my ssn down. And in the countless purchases I've done I've only been delayed... oh, I have never been delayed, not once.

 

[kludge]

I never use my SS# and I never wait. My name is not common.

In the past, LTCH holders could walk out that day without NICS, but the state, so I've heard, does not do a full background check, so NICS must still be done. So yes, it has changed compared to 15 years ago.

 

[bigus_D]

HowManyOfMe.com tells me that there are 158 people in the US with my name...

Anyhow, I never have provided my SS# and have never been delayed. I've made less than 10 purchases however, so basically just anecdotal.

 

[Aszerigan]

I know its frustrating, but thats the system in place, like it or not. In Maryland, I used to be delayed EVERY time I purchased a firearm, even though I used my SS to try to prevent that. I kind of got used to it. Try not to take it personally. However, I just bought a new Glock in Indiana, and sailed right through. Hopefully the law-breaking Andrew H. in Maryland doesn't move to Indiana too.

 

[eatsnopaste]

not to hijack the thread but....I tell my sons to NOT use their SS# unless absolutely necessary, but as for myself, hell it was THE way of identifying yourself when i was growing up. I had it printed on my checks! For those of us "of a certain age" the horse left the barn many years ago.

 

[snorko]

The system can burp from time to time. I was recently delayed, for the first time, and I have a VERY rare last name. It was a Friday afternoon and I have been told that is a common time for delays.

 

[alwalker84]

I have a common name, and even though I use my SSN I still get the 3 day wait. The last gun I bought the guy that called in to do my check said ill pretty much have to deal with it any time I have to buy a gun, because of the common name. I bet being a Jr. dosent help either.

 

[alwalker84]

HowManyOfMe.com tells me that there are 158 people in the US with my name...

Anyhow, I never have provided my SS# and have never been delayed. I've made less than 10 purchases however, so basically just anecdotal.

502 here

 

[MeltonLaw]

ha only 60 with my name combo

 

[Lucas156]

139 people share my name. Wow

 

[Old Salt]

Ha! Only 11 people with my first and last name. I have never had to wait.