Question about NICS delay

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Dr. HK

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Can you be delayed even if you have your CCL?

Coz

Yes I have a CCL. I have an un-usual last name so my name isnt the reason. I been told because I have a security clearance that the NICs group can see that the FBI looked into my background but do not know why. So I am delayed. I also heard because of what I did in the military. Either way,, I am 95% delayed.
 

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I been told because I have a security clearance that the NICs group can see that the FBI looked into my background but do not know why. So I am delayed. I also heard because of what I did in the military. Either way,, I am 95% delayed.

That's really just an urban legend. There is no systemic connection between a security clearance and NICS, NCIC or the III.

Maybe your name isn't as unique as you suspect and one long lost relative went on a crime spree, LOL.

Interesting. I assumed my license was a free pass. Havent bought a gun since getting it though.

Coz

It used to be a free pass...but it changed some years back.
 

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That's really just an urban legend. There is no systemic connection between a security clearance and NICS, NCIC or the III.

Maybe your name isn't as unique as you suspect and one long lost relative went on a crime spree, LOL.

I do know when I moved to OK I bought my first firearm and was not delayed. When I began the process for my clearance I was delayed ever since. I have only been immediately accepted three times.
 

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I do know when I moved to OK I bought my first firearm and was not delayed. When I began the process for my clearance I was delayed ever since. I have only been immediately accepted three times.

Yeah, the coincidence makes it seem like the logical answer but following the same logic, anyone with a high level clearance would be delayed, or at least a large number of them would.

I, and many others I know, have had a variety of clearances up to and including special access programs, presidential support duty, nuclear/PRP etc.. for decades and have never once been delayed.

Have you looked in to getting the PIN?
 

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Just so you know academy logs the delays with a system wide server so they all will see that. Also they will hold it the full thirty days unless they get the call whereas some places don't wait
 

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Just so you know academy logs the delays with a system wide server so they all will see that. Also they will hold it the full thirty days unless they get the call whereas some places don't wait
Thanks for the info.
I'm most concerned that if, while I'm out, I find a good deal and want to purchase that the Academy delay will automatically trigger another delay. Sounds like this would be the case at Academy.
I just purchased an M77 .270 in October with no issues so I just don't get the delay.
 

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