Background Check Headaches

So...this is my first time ever in any gun forum discussion for any reason. I've never given much attention to all the prohibitions of firearms in California because I selfishly didn't think it mattered much. After all, I'm a law abiding citizen. I've never been arrested. I'm an honorably discharged veteran, served as a police officer before becoming a school teacher.

I have not purchased a firearm in over 20 years. So, a few weeks ago I decided to acquire a new handgun and jumped through all the hoops - safety test with fees, DROS fees, etc. Great sale on a Ruger LCP .38 +P.

Last week I get a phone call from the FFL dealer who tells me that I'm on the "prohibited" list. I'm thinking WTF? No further information.

I get this BS letter from the DOJ that says the records indicate a restraining order against me...Again...WTF? I read further and the letter says:

The determination was based upon information you provided in your application....but has NOT been confirmed with fingerprint comparison. It is possible that the criminal record may not be yours and mya belong to another individual whose name and identifying information is similar to yours.

...to challenge the accuracy of the Department's determination....please complete a request for Live Scan Service...

Apparently this request only gets me a copy of the alleged record and instructions on challenging it.

For me this whole thing is ridiculous. I provided all information including SSN and this is the best they can do? So, now I have to go to the local PD on Monday for a Live Scan Service and pay $53. I'm wondering how much money the State will rape me for at the next step. Meanwhile I'm being led to believe I'm committing a felony for having guns...when I KNOW FOR A FACT I'VE NEVER BEEN ARRESTED IN MY LIFE.

Yes this is a rant...and a giant headache. I've never committed a single crime in my life and this miserable state is making me PROVE my identity.

Even more humiliating...The sale price for the firearm will now be eaten up with all these dumb fees and if I'm lucky enough to clear this fiasco up...I'll have to pay another DROS fee to start over.

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Background Check Headaches