Did NICs *approve* the sale or defer it? I just wonder because I have spent the last week looking hard at shotguns. I looked at 4 different stores in the area. I admit, the times were Saturday afternoon, and evening hours, which I have noticed are bad times to get instant approval. However, the rate of deferred,on other buyers, was 100%. I really wonder if NICs is dragging their feet to impose an illegal waiting period.