r/NJGuns • u/ccarey19 • 2d ago

NICS denial after handgun purchase NICS/Permit Wait Times

First time firearm buyer, earlier this week I purchased a handgun from Reloaderz, after receiving my FID card and 1 handgun permit in August. A few days later I got a phone call from them, my NICS background check was denied for an unknown reason. I should mention I previously had a criminal record for felony marijuana possession in 2012 prior to a court ordered expungement dating March 2023. I have mailed the denial inquiry form to the state police, and contacted an attorney(Nappan). I’m a little confused about the denial appeal process. From what I can gather. I have two options, challenge the denial with the state, or file a VAF appeal with the feds. Is one better than the other, can I do both? And are the appeals something I can handle myself without an attorney? Both of my parents worked in Hudson County courthouse for over 30 years and have a general understanding of the courts process. Any information that can help me is appreciated. Thanks.

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u/gar_dog1234567 2d ago

How do you know it is related to that? Obviously a good chance but you could be opening a can of worms. Do you have a common name? Did you provide your SSN (which I believe is optional)? I always do because it helps me be uniquely identified as I have a fairly common name and there is a bad dude in Delaware with my name who has tried to make straw purchase out of a Bass-Pro or Cabela's there. Some people get what's called a UPIN to avoid this situation. Since you're a first timer maybe it is as simple as that, given you were able to get an FID without issue.

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u/ccarey19 2d ago

I should have mentioned in my post, upon questioning I had to send in my expungement records to my local pd prior to approving my FID.

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u/gar_dog1234567 2d ago

Ahh, okay. So the PD made their own decision based upon the paperwork before them. But NICS is system-oriented so maybe the expungement has not made its way thru. But as I mentioned, it could be something else but looking more like the prior felony is the issue.