News Release from: Oregon State Police
ADVISORY: FIREARM BACKGROUND CHECKS TEMPORARILY ON HOLD DUE TO NATIONAL INSTANT CHECK SYSTEM PROBLEM
Posted: June 3rd, 2013 9:19 AM

Currently, the National Instant Check System (NICS) is unavailable and firearm background checks cannot be processed until this service is restored.  We will provide and update when the system will be available so we can resume firearms background checks.

The Oregon State Police understands how frustrating this unexpected disruption is for those who rely on this service. We will work hard to complete any outstanding requests as soon as possible.

What problem? Still checking. 

I still can’t figure out what happened. There are no national news stories or press releases or anyone spilling it.  I just got this from Oregon State Police, which also doesn’t mention what happened,

News Release from: Oregon State Police
UPDATE: ADVISORY: FIREARM BACKGROUND CHECKS RESUME FOLLOWING NATIONAL INSTANT CHECK SYSTEM PROBLEM
Posted: June 3rd, 2013 9:35 AM

The National Instant Check System (NICS) was unavailable and firearm background checks were not processed until the service was restored as of approximately 9:30 a.m. The Oregon State Police appreciates everyone’s patience because we understand how frustrating the unexpected disruption was for those who rely on this service. We will work hard to complete any outstanding requests as soon as possible.