CBI Background Checks Clearing RAPIDLY

[USMC88-93]

EDIT: Someone else beat me to it but I'll leave this here.
From here
https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoBureauofInvestigation

CBI Implements Plan to Reduce Queue for Firearms Checks
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has implemented a plan to clear the existing queue by redirecting resources within the Bureau (excluding those who process employment/civil background checks) and extending InstaCheck’s operating hours beginning on Wednesday, February 13, 2013.

The effort to redirect CBI resources at this time is based on CBI’s evaluation of an existing window of opportunity to effectively clear the extended queue.

While the average for requests for firearms background checks topped 1,100 per day in January 2013 (much higher compared to recent years), CBI had projected levels of 1,500 per day. This slight reduction will enable the current InstaCheck team—with assistance from other CBI staff—to clear the existing queue in an expedited manner.

CBI will closely monitor the progress of those working to clear the existing queue. It’s believed the queue can be cleared in a short period of time, barring additional surges in requests for background checks for firearms purchases.

“We’ve constantly been monitoring the volume of requests for background checks and believe a window of opportunity currently exists to implement a plan to make tremendous headway in reducing the existing queue for background checks for firearms purchases,” said Director Ron Sloan of CBI. “We believe redirecting staffing for a minimal period of time will not adversely affect the service delivery of other CBI work units.”

Snapshot of the Plan:
· Utilize the existing InstaCheck staff (21 people) to conduct background checks.

· Redirect staffing (16 people) from other CBI workgroups (not including those who conduct employment/civil background checks) to assist in the process.

· Extend InstaCheck hours of operation to 16 hours a day (6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.)

· Any overtime utilized to augment staffing will be covered through vacancy/salary savings within the current budget.


Director Sloan stresses this is a short term solution to address the existing queue and meet the needs of licensed firearms dealers and their customers, while balancing the critical role in public safety the background checks provide.

CBI will continue to work within the legislative process to address future resource needs.

[CareyH]

So the government saw a problem and fixed it...............these really are the end times! panic!!!!!!!!!! LOL.

[MAP]

So the government saw a problem and fixed it...............these really are the end times! panic!!!!!!!!!! LOL.

More like they were about to be publicly embarrassed for violating federal law and went into CYA mode.

Mike

[Brass]

I thought the reason that the NRA came to town a few days ago was to meet with the governor regarding the current waiting time. Does anyone know if this is true?

[R&S]

I hope it gets back to a 15 to 30 minute wait again soon

[mtnrider]

I hope it gets back to a 15 to 30 minute wait again soon

That would be nice. Unfortunately there is hardly a gun left in this state to buy

[R&S]

That would be nice. Unfortunately there is hardly a gun left in this state to buy

see my post under gunshows hope to see you there!

[mtnrider]

see my post under gunshows hope to see you there!

Let me revise my statement. "there are no decently priced guns left in Colorado" (sarcasm)
No offense but I won't step foot inside a gun show any time soon, I gave up on them a while ago (pre panic). Maybe I am expecting better deals at gun shows but to be honest I haven't bought anything at a show in years. Could always find better prices locally.

[BigDee]

So did they take the staff that should be processing CCW permits and move them to instacheck?

I'm concerned that the 90 day CCW wait is now going to be 120 days because all the staff is working on instacheck. I still don't understand why CO has to have their own system when almost every other state including states with the toughest gun control laws on the book use the NICS with no problems.

[clublights]

So did they take the staff that should be processing CCW permits and move them to instacheck?

I'm concerned that the 90 day CCW wait is now going to be 120 days because all the staff is working on instacheck. I still don't understand why CO has to have their own system when almost every other state including states with the toughest gun control laws on the book use the NICS with no problems.

That got brought up at the fee for Instacheck hearings today .... CBI has caught a bit over 1100 folks that the FBI check would have missed and let buy guns ( now how many of those were mistakes.. we will NEVER know)