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I am, or was, four days out from getting my baby out of jail (Mossberg 930 spx). Today I received a call from my FFL, that the DOJ had denied the transfer of my purchase. My FFL Rep, totally cool and informative, gave me the contact information that I needed so that I could contact the DOJ firearms department and see what the issue was.
*a bit of history*Having a spotless record, I already knew what it could be. I work at a place that requires constant background checks on a bi annual basis, and in my 2nd year I was informed of an issue. The issue was that an individual living one county away with the same first name and last name as I, as well as the fact that they were born on that same day is a repeat felon. This individual has assaulted officers, etc. Needless to say, I found out they did not cross reference my SSN and I had to clear my own name, and received an affidavit from the courts stating it was not me.
Fast forward to now. I am speaking to the front office rep from the DOJ firearms dept, and I heard the key phrase again. " There was no flag of your SSN on the background check", and I was denied based on "appearance". I further inquired on this "appearance" denial, and I was told I was denied based on the fact my full name, birth date, and appearance matched an individual who has committed a felon or multiple felonies. After already asking why my SSN was not cross referenced, I further pressed on why my SSN was not used, and I was denied based on "appearance". She told me she would notify the rep who ran my background check, and they would of course call me on Monday. The day before I was supposed to pick up my Mossberg. Now with no fault of my own, I have to wait even longer to get my shotgun, that is, if they will properly run my background check, and then realize I have a clean slate.
In your opinion, is this normal protocol when the DOJ runs a BC? Or are they being lazy, and not giving due and proper? I know I will probably have to deal with this issue of my doppelganger making my life difficult. However I would think, that the DOJ would use my provided SSN and I could be saved of this constant hassle of having to clear my name. It makes me look like a criminal!
Thanks in advance for any opinions.
P.S I apologize If I posted in the wrong area.
*a bit of history*Having a spotless record, I already knew what it could be. I work at a place that requires constant background checks on a bi annual basis, and in my 2nd year I was informed of an issue. The issue was that an individual living one county away with the same first name and last name as I, as well as the fact that they were born on that same day is a repeat felon. This individual has assaulted officers, etc. Needless to say, I found out they did not cross reference my SSN and I had to clear my own name, and received an affidavit from the courts stating it was not me.
Fast forward to now. I am speaking to the front office rep from the DOJ firearms dept, and I heard the key phrase again. " There was no flag of your SSN on the background check", and I was denied based on "appearance". I further inquired on this "appearance" denial, and I was told I was denied based on the fact my full name, birth date, and appearance matched an individual who has committed a felon or multiple felonies. After already asking why my SSN was not cross referenced, I further pressed on why my SSN was not used, and I was denied based on "appearance". She told me she would notify the rep who ran my background check, and they would of course call me on Monday. The day before I was supposed to pick up my Mossberg. Now with no fault of my own, I have to wait even longer to get my shotgun, that is, if they will properly run my background check, and then realize I have a clean slate.
In your opinion, is this normal protocol when the DOJ runs a BC? Or are they being lazy, and not giving due and proper? I know I will probably have to deal with this issue of my doppelganger making my life difficult. However I would think, that the DOJ would use my provided SSN and I could be saved of this constant hassle of having to clear my name. It makes me look like a criminal!
Thanks in advance for any opinions.
P.S I apologize If I posted in the wrong area.
Man I really need to move from this state. Things are never easy or normal for me, either hard or near impossible. Well hopefully I can get this worked out somehow.
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