delta_charlie_sierra

Straight to the point, in 2006 I was arrested for a DUI in Birmingham, Alabama, where I used to live. Guilty as charged, I was young and stupid. Just a few months after that same DUI, the FBI approved a handgun purchase, because down there we don't have a state run bureau of investigation. Also, the FBI is apparently in the habit of being consistent and likes to honor the 2nd Amendment. Here I am now in Nashville, TN, just over 8 years later, a reformed, grown up, law abiding citizen. I confidently go to an FFL to buy a new SW M&P 9. Rejected! I appealed of course, and was given the old "conditional proceed" 15 days later. Of course, this reputable FFL will not transfer (no hard feelings, I get it), so I just appealed to the FBI today. I will be sure to keep you all updated, but I wanted to know if anyone had a similar experience. My experience tells me that the FBI is way more efficient. Should I just push for a FBI UPIN and anticipate this foolishness from TBI forever? I don't plan on leaving Tennessee and I'd prefer to buy new from FFL's.  Also, isn't "Tennessee the patron state of shooting shit" (Bob Lee Swagger)? What happened to uh...America? Thanks for your responses.