Don N

Just an update: 30 days had passed since my application was initially denied. The FFL had heard nothing from TBI, so I reapplied today and it was approved.

Supposedly, but according to my gun store manager, it's not adhered to fairly regularly.

Just an update on my situation, it has been 20 days since my appeal has been filed and the FFL has not been notified. The gun store manager where I purchased the firearm told me this is quite common and could take up to the full 30 day period where I would have to start the process over again. She also said if my appeal was going to be denied, they would have heard by now, but the fact that my appeal will certainly be overturned is the reason it's taking so long.

Thanks for your reply, ACfixer. I'm wondering if the fact that there are so many applications recently, that the departments are making more mistakes than usual.

I have made four purchases in Knoxville since the beginning of this year, the first at Academy Sports was denied, I filed an appeal and on the very last day that they had to legally make a decision, my denial was overturned. My next purchase was at Shoot Point Blank, again the same - denied then overturned on the last day. My third purchase was again at Academy, and lo and behold, I was approved within minutes. My last purchase was at Shoot Point Blank, and I was again denied. I am awaiting a decision. I have a totally clear record and there is nothing that would that would preclude me from purchasing a firearm. I have purchased numerous firearms in the past and never had a problem before. There appears to be something amiss in the system somewhere, as I was denied twice, then approved, then denied again.