The Washington state background check system, SAFEC, has been experiencing a significant outage affecting firearm transfers. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is working to restore operations, with an expected resumption early next week. Approximately 55-60% of checks at the AOC step are anticipated to auto-adjudicate, while the remainder will require human review. The Second Amendment Foundation is reportedly exploring legal action regarding the delays.
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