Can’t get new shotgun because of a wait

  • gbfan10
    Hastings, Mn
    Posts: 11
    October 21, 2011 at 2:44 pm #207192

    Had a savage 220f on layaway for 8 weeks now. Just went in today to pick it up and was told I was put on a wait when they ran my check. This irritates the hell out of me, as I have nothing on my backgroung. I had planned on taking it to the range tomorrow and now I can’t do that. I think the government is really screwed up sometimes.
    The last time I bought a shotgun, they put me on a wait too!

    gobbler
    Central, MN
    Posts: 1110
    October 21, 2011 at 2:51 pm #112801

    Welcome to IDO!! I haven’t had to wait when buying a gun before. How long do you have to wait?

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    October 21, 2011 at 2:51 pm #112802

    Every firearm I’ve purchased in Mn I’ve been put on wait also.

    Welcome to IDO

    farmboy1
    Mantorville, MN
    Posts: 3668
    October 21, 2011 at 2:58 pm #112803

    I have bought a bunch of guns (rifle and shotguns) without any wait. I thought the only wait was if you wanted to purchase a handgun?

    It may be that your name is similar/the same as a felon and they need to double check, or it may be that the government really sucks at doing anything

    Hunting4Walleyes
    MN
    Posts: 1552
    October 21, 2011 at 3:00 pm #112804

    This is a very common situation. I have a very clean record aside from a couple of traffic tickets over 20 years. I am delayed every time I buy a new gun. It was explained to me that if you have a similar name with a not so nice guy you may be delayed until they make sure that you are not him. I have a friend who is a LEO and he ran my name and sure enough there is a guy in St. Paul with the same name and a record that goes on forever. I think I am pretty safe to assume that is the reason for the delay every time.

    I am sure there are many other reasons too. It might make you feel a little better to know that this delay is never to long. A few times they have called me before I got home from the store to tell me I am good to go. I would not hurt to call and check it out often.

    I think it is a small price to pay to make sure guns are being sold to the right people. I just blow it off now after many delays. You will have your gun soon and it will all be a distant memory. Good luck with the new gun!

    gbfan10
    Hastings, Mn
    Posts: 11
    October 21, 2011 at 3:06 pm #112806

    Thanks for explaining that. It make you feel like you are a felon or something. I was told 20 minutes to 2 days Guess I can order the scope rings while I wait

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    October 21, 2011 at 3:08 pm #112807

    Did you tell them you were a GB fan in MN ? ? ?

    Good luck with the new gun and welcome to IDO

    bob_bergeson
    cannon falls
    Posts: 2798
    October 21, 2011 at 5:36 pm #112821

    Never had to wait more than 10 minutes to walk out the door with one

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18708
    October 21, 2011 at 6:11 pm #112824

    One good thing about C&C permit. No waiting long or short guns.

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    October 22, 2011 at 8:28 pm #112885

    Welcome to In-DepthOutdoors gbfan10!!!

    Hope you do not have to wait too much longer for your gun.

    neusch303
    Posts: 539
    October 23, 2011 at 9:05 pm #112924

    Do you guys who get hit with a wait have a permit to purchase? Would that help the situation?

    gbfan10
    Hastings, Mn
    Posts: 11
    October 24, 2011 at 3:14 pm #112965

    They called me at 9am Saturday morning and said I was clear to pick up my gun!

    *Good game Sunday

    fishthumper
    Sartell, MN.
    Posts: 12067
    October 24, 2011 at 8:14 pm #112995

    I believe even with a CC permit the Background check still needs to be called in. I know When I last worked at a gun retailer it had to be anyway – Not sure if that changed or not.

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