ANOTHER SCHOOL/PUBLIC SHOOTING

[HairOfTheDog]

Sorry Jimbone.

I just did some research and realize that Roof's application probably was in "Delayed" status in NICS when the dealer chose to transfer the gun to Roof without a completed background check.

Comey's later statement didn't indicate that the agent had entered "Delayed" status, but after reviewing the NICS process, she may well have.

Sadly, under the 3-day waiting period stipulation of the Brady Act, the FBI can't stop a dealer from choosing to legally transfer the gun if the FBI is not able to complete the background check within 3 business days.

Some dealers choose not to transfer the gun unless they get an "approval" notification, however many smaller ones transfer the gun after three business days even if they know the FBI investigation is still pending. That's called the "default proceed" provision, which needs to be eliminated (or at the very least extended to 30 days) in my opinion.

This is a good overview and flowchart for anyone who's interested in how the process works and recent statistics regarding the number of gun transactions legally authorized under the "default proceed" provision/loophole. https://thinkprogress.org/exclusive-the-...80d53aa1d/