Without getting into the basic fray. I'll add in TAB's defense.....EEEE GADDDSS!
Security clearances I've had are:
Top Secret in the Military, Secret at General Dynamics and I was badged at a few nuclear power plants over the years. All three required an extensive, FBI door to door visit of friends I had in High School, Navy buddies, etc.... As TAB said, I had guys calling me wondering what shitstorm I'd started.
They even scared my dear old Mum....G-men in dark glasses...

Our CC license in MA took about two weeks. No way they can do a complete, state by state felony check, fingerprint analysis, etc....in two weeks. Remember, PD's, the FBI, CIA, et al. don't share information.
I'm in no way agreeing with anything else young Mr. TAB from Kookyfornia is saying...
Rights are rights, period!