People looking to buy guns are seeing a backlog in their background checks, which is another impact of coronavirus.
Looking to buy guns are seeing a backlog in their background checks.
Action news now reporter ana torrea is live in redding -- ana, what's with the hold up?
It's another impact of coronavirus.
Before the pandemic, the department of justice typically completes background within the 10-day waiting period.
Now, the d-o-j says people should expect background checks to take longer.
The delays are leaving some frustrated.
Since so many people are buying guns lately, it's a little backed up so i had to wait 12 to 13 days for it to finally get approved// it was a little bit of process and a little bit frustrating.
Olde west gun and loan here in redding tells me - it's seeing more first time gun buyers coming into their store during this time.
And if a person's background check passes?
They have 20 days to pick up their gun.
Reporting live in redding, ana torrea, action news now coverage you can count on.
The department of justice says it has up to 30 days to complete background checks.
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