Wait Period

[baldopepper]

Tacoma Police simply told me they process as quickly as they can and quoted the RCW's applicable to gun purchases.  Polite, but would not go into specific checks over the phone.  I would have to go down in person and present ID to get an answer.  I'm not quite perturbed enough to go thru that hassle yet.  Seems to me that Sportsmans could make the effort to double check for a customer.  Seems like a lot of hoops to jump thru to make what should have been a fairly simple transaction.

[grundy53]

Sportsmans policy. is to retain the firearm until they actually hear back from LE.

I wouldn't ever buy a gun from them again.

Or anything else for that matter!!!

[grundy53]

So if for some reason, the agency does not reply, they would just keep it?

correct. they're policy is to wait until they get a definite OK from the feds before they release a firearm..

That's ridiculous. After ten days they should release it. Just like everyone else. The Feds don't need any help stifling our second amendment rights.

[mountainman]

it's a Sportsmans policy, as the 4473 states they CAN release after 5 days, but not REQUIRED too. that way, if a local PD is not prompt in getting the check done and ultimatly gets a denial, the firearm has not been released to a prohibited person.

[jrebel]

Something is fishy.....why would Sportsman's not want to sell this guy a gun??  I personally like dealing with sportsman's as they usually have good prices.  The occasional employee that doesn't know his butt from a whole in the ground is annoying, but that is why I am educated and know what I want when I go in there.   

Easiest way to avoid this in the future is to get your CPL.  Then there will be no delay.   

[Scvette]

  get your CPL,no waiting.

[hiway_99]

You can still get a delay with a cpl.  I have a cpl and still have never been able to take home a new purchase the same day.  This includes long guns for me also. 

[Scvette]

You can still get a delay with a cpl.  I have a cpl and still have never been able to take home a new purchase the same day.  This includes long guns for me also.

Get a UPIN,that's what I did,just haven't bought a gun since I got it. It's supposed to stop a delay.

[ghosthunter]

I have a CPL and have never waited more than 20 minutes to walk out with a gun.
Bought the first hand gun sold by sportsman in Burlington when they opened up.

Now days there are so many folks looking to place blame , I can understand why stores might not want to deliver without a ok through nics even in they could.

Why would any business take the chance?

If you don't like it walk away. Buy some where else.

[HighlandLofts]

I buy a lot of handguns, I have a CPL and a UPIN number. They call it in and as soon as they get the "Proceed" you sign the paper and you go home with your purchace.

The State paper that you fill out gets sent to your local law enforcement, I've never heard of them delaying a sale based upon that form. Maybe Tacome does it different, If so maybe it's time to get the hell out of Dodge.

One thing about the UPIN Number, every time they call the NICS Check in I get 100% "Prodeed"
When they electronically file the NICS Check I get a 100% "DELAY"

If the store only does electronic NICS Check I pass on buying guns from them. If they can't take a few minutes of thier time to call it in and save me an hour or more of drive time by comeing back to pick up my gun, they can go pound salt.

On my way though Fife I use to stop by Sportco and snoop, No on I'll pass them up because of this. When ever I stoped in Sportco I would drop any where from $25 to $150 on other items, Ammo, Fishing Supplies, Cloths.
They can kiss that cash good bye. I'm going to call them and tell them this tomorrow.

[GrainfedMuley]

Sportsmans policy. is to retain the firearm until they actually hear back from LE.

I wouldn't ever buy a gun from them again.

Or anything else for that matter!!!

I will spend my money at Sportsman's well before I give a single penny to Dick's sporting goods. I think you are just getting bad customer service from who ever you are dealing with.  Here is my thought on your delay that nobody else has thought about. They ran a sale on a handgun for a good price. They quite possibly sold all there stock of the gun and might be waiting for the manufacturer to send more. My guess is they don't have a gun they promised you. From a dealer or FFL, if you do not have a CPL, the standard 5 day wait is all that is required. That is a state law, but the local PD should not be involved. It is a Federal check not a local check. My hunch is they do not have a gun to sell you at the moment.

[HighlandLofts]

If that's the case then Sportco should be up front with the guy. It's time to complain to the Store Manager about this problem. 

Your right on about Dick's Golf Sales, they can pound salt as well.

I was born & raised where Dick's started out, They hada small Army & Navy Staore and was a great place to shop for guns & fishing items. Once they started growing they changed and started catering to golf, ball sports and sneakers. They are a spineless group for a retailer.

[GrainfedMuley]

If that's the case then Sportco should be up front with the guy. It's time to complain to the Store Manager about this problem. 

Your right on about Dick's Golf Sales, they can pound salt as well.

I was born & raised where Dick's started out, They hada small Army & Navy Staore and was a great place to shop for guns & fishing items. Once they started growing they changed and started catering to golf, ball sports and sneakers. They are a spineless group for a retailer.

He is dealing with the Sportsman's Warehouse not Sportco. After Dick's pulled all of there AR-15's after the Sandy Hook deal to try and appease the majority. It was game over at that point. It was a purly political move on there part. No back bone at all.

[Huntboy]

I've had my CPL for 25 years and have always left with my purchase the same day.
It's worth getting.

[Igottanewknee]

I've had my CPL for 25 years and have always left with my purchase the same day.
It's worth getting.

I've had mine for 15 years and have been delayed every time but once..... Pistol and rifle.... And my name is not common where I might be confused with someone else.