Gov shutdown = no FFL gun sales?

[harmoniums]

NPR said this morning that the 4473s wont be processed during the government shutdown.
Is that true?

[PolishMike]

4473's aren't "processed"

[Rickrock1]

Yes it's true but don't worry we have bigger problems and challenges in California that we need to continue to work on.

[harmoniums]

well then federal background checks will not be processed?

[spamsucker]

Automated systems don't get shut down. It's not like they're going to turn off the national telecom infrastructure. If government employees were involved directly in the "National Instant Check System" then they would never have been able to use "Instant" in the name.

[dustoff31]

NPR said this morning that the 4473s wont be processed during the government shutdown.
Is that true?

Nope.

http://www.nraila.org/news-issues/articles/2013/9/nics-will-continue-to-operate-if-there-is-a-government-shutdown.aspx

NICS Will Continue to Operate if There Is a Government Shutdown

NRA-ILA has received a number of questions on the status of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) in the case of a government shutdown.

Law enforcement activities are designated as essential services and do not shut down even if the Congress and President fail to agree on funding legislation. The NICS system will continue to operate.

NRA-ILA will keep watch on NICS operations if there is a shutdown to alert our members if there is any impact, such as a slowdown in response times

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[Burbur]

Automated systems don't get shut down. It's not like they're going to turn off the national telecom infrastructure. If government employees were involved directly in the "National Instant Check System" then they would never have been able to use "Instant" in the name.

Tell that to www.USDA.gov

Tell that to open air memorials.

These people (Federal Employees) are just as liable to throw a hissy fit as Congress. My neighbor was pissing big time this afternoon, even though he expects to get back pay for the days he doesn't have to work.

[CrippledPidgeon]

4473's aren't "processed"

Not in CA, at least. CA feels that they can do it better than the NICS, which is why the DROS is submitted electronically.

[tanakasan]

^^Some DROS are...

The little local FFL I go uses electronic. A large chain FFL used paper last time I went. Go figure!

Robert