I believe all of it--thanks for telling.jmra wrote:The NICS system is name based (entering your SS# does absolutely nothing) ... my last NICS check (just before my CHL) ...I was denied. I immediately called the number the FFL uses for NICS check and spoke to a supervisor. Of course it was obvious to the supervisor that I was not the same person as the felon (the reason the initial agent used for the denial), but he refused to override the decision because the system is name based and that is the way agents are trained to handle the calls. I informed him that I listed my SS# on the form which should have cleared up any confusion. His response is what about made me blow my top. SS#s are never used in the NICS process. They are only used in follow up investigations to determine ownership of a firearm. I haven't undergone a NICS check since getting my CHL, but I don't list my SS# on the form as it does nothing whatsoever to help you.
I'm sorry now that I put my SSN on a couple of 4473s, though I did this only with a couple of LGS that I trust. Apparently it went no further than that paper and thus their files.
Learn something new every day--Thanks again jmra.
