Turned Down For Purchase

The sales guy stated that if I had supplied my SS#, it probably would have prevented the problem to begin with :rolleyes: I just try to keep my # as close to my chest as possible. The fewer places that have it floating around the better. If you don't have a problem giving it, then by all means save yourself a headache and give it. Otherwise, make sure to listen in on the conversation.

Ben
 
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In my state (florida) it doesn't matter if you give your social or not, if your name matches a felons you will be turned down, normally it only takes them 5 days or so to sort it out. Sometimes you can speed the process up by calling them and finding out what the problem was. I was turned down a couple of weeks ago and that was the problem, fdle was very nice about straightening it out but it did take a couple of days. The gun shop owner has known me for 30 years and told me it happens all the time and a couple of months ago it had happened to the local police chief....apparently he did not take it as well as I did. Barrackacy sucks, and I expect more now that I may be considered a "right wing radical".
 
It happens.

I almost got arrested once for a mistaken identity. Some guy in the same county, with the same first, last and middle names also same DOB except two years younger.The guy had warrants, and is just a total piece of pooh. He had Tattoo's all over his arms is the only reason that I didn't get run in. What are the odds?
 
I went to Walmart after work to buy some ammo in uniform and the teller wouldn't sell it to me unless I showed her my license. I laughed and showed her. I think it was her way of sticking it to the cops. Everybody has their own way.

She must have just gotten a ticket.
Ben
 
Most places are supposed to ID you even if they know you can legally purchase the item. The local Jiffy Trips around here are supposed to ID you if you are less than 40 trying to buy tobacco or alcohol and will give you $5 if they don't and you call them on it.

From what I know about Walmart they are probably supposed to Id everybody who buys ammo even if there is no question as to your age.
 
Most places are supposed to ID you even if they know you can legally purchase the item. The local Jiffy Trips around here are supposed to ID you if you are less than 40 trying to buy tobacco or alcohol and will give you $5 if they don't and you call them on it.

From what I know about Walmart they are probably supposed to Id everybody who buys ammo even if there is no question as to your age.
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Agreed.
Especially when you are a LEO, they don't want to get in any troubles.
 
I never much worried about giving the FBI my SSN. I have an idea they already know it, or they darned well should. (Unless they hand out very high clearances at random, like winning lottery tickets.)

Jim
 
Last time I bought ammo I was at walmart and the clerk looks at me and just asks my D.O.B. (bear in mind I am 30 and look like I 20 to 22 at most) I give it to them and pay for my ammo
 
Jim,

I've just always wondered what they do with the applications when the transaction is complete. You have less to worry about if you Social isn't on there.

Ben
 
Also,someone might actually have stolen your brothers identity etc.as well.
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This is not something that I had thought of when I first read the post. I would offer that your brother-in-law give this some thought. Good call.
 
The dealer should have given him a 1-800 number he can call and they can tell him why they denied him.
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No number. The dealer fills out an appeal form, the customer completes his part including finger prints from local law enforcement, and all is mailed off for review. The buyer will receive a determination by mail.
 
I've just always wondered what they do with the applications when the transaction is complete. You have less to worry about if you Social isn't on there.
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The form 4473 is kept on file permanently, even if the transaction is denied. If the dealer goes out of business the forms are shipped to BATFE headquarters in Virginia. If the buyer is ultimately determined ineligible to possess a firearm then felony charges may be filed against him for attempting to receive a firearm. Even if the buyer thinks he was eligible.
 
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