“They don’t even need my SSN on the form.”
SSN isn’t required, but supposedly helps to speed up the process. You’re fortunate if because of your unique last name the process goes quick for you. Some people I know get delayed every single purchase. Evidently there is an NICS PIN# a person can apply for which make the check instant. I don’t know anyone who’s gone through that process though.
Yeah, I have two buddies who have to use the SSN. Too many with their name combos.