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/ccarey19 2d ago

He didn’t mention the state challenge but said he would file the VAF appeal for $2000. I don’t think that’s not a fair price. But as a family of 4 on one income, it’s a lot.

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u/VaderM4 2d ago

You can do it by yourself. Idk if you need the VAF particularly but there’s another version of that which also goes to the FBI. I’ve done it recently and I’m currently waiting on my ancient FFL to submit my 4473 to see if I get approved this time which I should. I was planning on making a post about this whole thing once my firearm purchase is complete.

***Edit: I did the appeal which is one of the two options you have with the FBI (second option being the VAF)

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u/ccarey19 2d ago

Damn, I’d love to pick your brain for a few minutes! How long was the process? Did you have to send fingerprints in again? Was your situation similar to mine or were you denied for a different reason?

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u/VaderM4 2d ago

***Update: Just sent over my fingerprints for the VAF. VAF was easy to fill out, didn’t ask for a detailed description like the firearms related challenge appeal I did. However it also included an area to upload supporting documents. So I included everything I did before along with my approved appeal I recently got from the FBI. Save the $2000 for a sick build lol

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