So the TBI system kind of sucks.
I called earlier today to see if the background check went through so that I can pick up my shiny “new” arm-extension, and was told that the system was still down.
I was told last night that it would be up today.
The range told me to call again this afternoon to check, so I did.
And it’s still down.
I suppose I shouldn’t expect much from the entity that can’t even keep a whorehouse from losing money.
So I suppose the gun pr0n will have to wait another day or so.
Anyone else have to deal with this? How do you keep from going insane? I was totally looking forward to shooting a couple (yes, a couple) of boxes of rounds tonight.
*sigh* And now the waiting and whining begin…
August 14th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
I’ve never had it take me longer than 10 minutes to buy a gun. Does TN actually have a waiting period, or is it just that TICS (what an appropriate acronym) is down?
August 14th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
I had a CWP and many class 3 weapons in Florida and worked in a gun store and I always had a problem buying a gun. I finally got an explanation one day for the problem. There was a felon at large with my same name and our birth dates (month and date) were a transposed match, (ie.. 1/2/34 his was 2/1/34) and on top of that he was wanted for attempted murder on a police officer in another state. I never got to take a gun home the same day for that reason. I have some of the worst luck ever. I finally got out of gun collecting when a tornado hit my house in the middle of a hurricane (I am serious this really happened) and all that was left was my 5 gun safes, ammo and all my emergency supplies. Just be glad your not me.
August 14th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
[I at least had] my 5 gun safes, ammo and all my emergency supplies. Just be glad your not me.
Dude, if my house ever get’s hit with a tornado in a hurricane I’m for damn sure wishing I were you.
August 14th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
Look at the bright side pipsqueak, you’re gonna enjoy that XD a lot more when you finally do get it.
BTW, if you want some accessories for that XD check this site out. http://www.pistolgear.com/index.php
August 14th, 2007 at 10:09 pm
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August 15th, 2007 at 9:30 am
Sebastien, it’s just that TICS has been horribly unreliable the last few days.
And, when TICS is down, NOBODY IN THE STATE is taking home a firearm.
There ought to be a class action lawsuit…
August 15th, 2007 at 9:49 am
Yeah, it’s always been a bit flakey, but I’ve never had to wait more than an hour before.
Usually 10-30 minutes, if it didn’t go through immediately.
August 15th, 2007 at 9:58 am
Sebastian – The system is down. Has been for going on 3 days.
Dan – This is not a case of mistaken identities. It’s a case of a government-run background check system malfunctioning, and them not being sure how to fix it or when it’s going to be back up. Surprise, surprise.
Jack – That’s what I keep telling myself. And I’ll probably just hang onto that link for now…I want to practice with the basic gun first before I do anything with accessories. 🙂
drstrangegun – On one hand, I’d agree with that statement. But on the other hand, there’d likely be some sort of backlash, like, “Well, if you don’t like the system the way it is, why don’t we just make a mandatory waiting period for purchases so that you don’t have to stand there and wait, eh? Would THAT be more convenient for ya?”
Rusty – That’s what they told me at the range. But it’s not their fault…it’s just a stupid glitch, and it’s being made worse by people saying, “Yeah, it’ll be up tomorrow…it’ll be up tomorrow…” but it’s NOT up. Dorks.
August 16th, 2007 at 11:24 am
Well, if you just buy your guns from felons on the street or steal them you don’t have to worry about that pesky NICS crap. 😉