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    Default PICS System overload

    I was wondering if anybody else was experiencing delays in processing PICS checks, yesterday I was told the sheriff would mail the LTCF because the PICS was so overloaded with firearm sales and LTCF requests that the system was down. Myself and about 12 other applicants were sent away without permits being issued yesterday afternoon.

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    Default Re: PICS System overload

    Quote Originally Posted by triumph_tech View Post
    I was wondering if anybody else was experiencing delays in processing PICS checks, yesterday I was told the sheriff would mail the LTCF because the PICS was so overloaded with firearm sales and LTCF requests that the system was down. Myself and about 12 other applicants were sent away without permits being issued yesterday afternoon.
    Sounds very believable. There is a bit a panic buying going on.

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    Default Re: PICS System overload

    I bought two AR's on Tuesday...(yep a little panic here.... not afraid to admit it) It took almost an hour for them to get through. Rifles are flying off the shelves, Altra firearms in Jackson Center sold everything in one day (I believe)! They had racks full of AR's and AK's. Everyone is prepping for the ban that in all honesty, we all know is coming. I went back to Altra yesterday for a part for one of my sights and the place is still packed! Now, everything else is going! It's a frenzy out there! I have never seen anything like it in my life..... So, yes pics is overloaded....... and probably will be for some time.
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    Default Re: PICS System overload

    I was in a shop yesterday (Anthony Arms) and saw a salesman sitting next to the phone they use for PICS checks and it was a busy signal the whole time I was there...redial...busy...redial....busy....

    Other things noticed: Cases were considerably depleted. Prices of product they had looked to be bumped a little higher than I remember. (ie. I paid $540 msrp for a G19 in May....they had a used G19 for that price and new ones for $585)

    Also btw....I went downstairs to the range to see what they might have to rent....(still love that Colt 1911) but the cases were empty. Guy at the counter said the range is open but there'll be no rentals until after the 1st of the year. (?)

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    Default Re: PICS System overload

    Guys try to go in the AM right when the shop opens. I bought a shotgun at Dicks at 8am right when they opened and the check took 10 minutes. Thats my advice...

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    Default Re: PICS System overload

    A couple days ago my sister went to get her LTCF and the sheriff told her to come back next year. he couldn't thru either.
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    Default Re: PICS System overload

    Quote Originally Posted by rwilson452 View Post
    A couple days ago my sister went to get her LTCF and the sheriff told her to come back next year. he couldn't thru either.
    He was joking .
    Pics system crashed a couple of times over the weekend for me .
    ,just a long wait that's all .
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    Default Re: PICS System overload

    a right delayed is a right denied.. pics needs to go.

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    Default Re: PICS System overload

    Quote Originally Posted by yukon375 View Post
    a right delayed is a right denied.. pics needs to go.
    While PICS is adding to the problems - the entire background check system is overburdened at the moment. My dad who lives in Florida just bought a gun using NICS and there was a 5 hour wait to get through.
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    Default Re: PICS System overload

    Quote Originally Posted by rwilson452 View Post
    A couple days ago my sister went to get her LTCF and the sheriff told her to come back next year. he couldn't thru either.
    She should have left the application on the counter along with a 20 dollar payment, and said "You got 45 days to approve me or sent me a denial letter via certified mail." But, that's just me.
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