Stew45 Posted March 29, 2020 at 06:01 PM Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 06:01 PM Anyone else make a purchase recently and are waiting 2 even 3x as long as the usual 72 hours for the background check to clear. I found a PPQ 45 Ive wanted for a while at my local store so I decided to buy it. Since then 7 days have gone by and the background check still hasnt come back. Ive heard from some other people they were running 11 days plus on getting checks back. Just curious if anyone else has experienced this? I understand a theres a lot of new owners rushing out to make purchases for doomsday right now but approaching 2 weeks seems a bit excessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerDave6 Posted March 29, 2020 at 06:45 PM Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 06:45 PM Yes, they are all behind. 10-14 days for many. There were 19,000 requests in just a few days, a new record. ISP and FBI are short staffed just like everyone else and working from home if possible. It will take a while to clear the backlog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkhalil61 Posted March 29, 2020 at 07:17 PM Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 07:17 PM Whats the point of having an unconstitutional FOID card? If you are active you should be approved.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew45 Posted March 29, 2020 at 07:34 PM Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 07:34 PM I wouldn’t mind the food card if the system ran similar to the DMV, I don’t understand why something like that can’t be set in place. If you’re pulled over and have a suspended license they know as soon as your information is run. How hard would it be to have a system set that you could instantly check whether a foid was valid or revoked? At least then everyone that was valid could be on their way with just a simple scan of a card. If anything it just seems the system itself is a waste of time and resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoRonin70 Posted March 29, 2020 at 07:47 PM Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 07:47 PM Anyone else make a purchase recently and are waiting 2 even 3x as long as the usual 72 hours for the background check to clear. I found a PPQ 45 Ive wanted for a while at my local store so I decided to buy it. Since then 7 days have gone by and the background check still hasnt come back. Ive heard from some other people they were running 11 days plus on getting checks back. Just curious if anyone else has experienced this? I understand a theres a lot of new owners rushing out to make purchases for doomsday right now but approaching 2 weeks seems a bit excessive. Whats the point of having an unconstitutional FOID card? If you are active you should be approved.... Well, time for a lawsuit that uses this situation to illustrate that the FOID card causes actual and permanent harm in delaying Second Amendment rights in times when they are needed most. The FOID card does not take precedence over the Constitution and the rights it forbids the government at any level from preventing the timely right of the People to exercise, and if it does as this is showing, then it is inarguably unconstitutional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilguy Posted March 29, 2020 at 08:11 PM Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 08:11 PM It prevents the federal government from infringing on gun rights but that hasn’t stopped every gun law enacted. In Illinois our constitution guarantees the right subject to police powers. Let’s hope this doesn’t test the extent to which govt can extend its police powers in a national emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defaultdotxbe Posted March 29, 2020 at 08:27 PM Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 08:27 PM I'm surprised so many shops are waiting that long, they are allowed to proceed with he transfer on the 4t business day, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew45 Posted March 29, 2020 at 08:36 PM Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 08:36 PM From what Ive read 72 hours is the minimum wait time. If ISP takes longer, you wait longer. Id hate to see something cause them to take up to 30 days then what happens. Most shops that Ive seen if you havent picked up within 29 days you get charged a restocking fee and the background check is no longer any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted March 29, 2020 at 08:57 PM Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 08:57 PM I'm surprised so many shops are waiting that long, they are allowed to proceed with he transfer on the 4t business day, correct?incorrect, although that might be federal policy only. ISP FAQ: Q What happens if a customer orders a firearm, and when he comes into pick it up, ISP issues something other than an approval on the FTIP? A The actual transfer of the firearm cannot take place until there is an approval from the FTIP system, regardless of when the agreement was reached. If the FFL receives a transaction number, they cannot complete the transfer until they receive an approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted March 29, 2020 at 09:12 PM Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 09:12 PM As has been discussed, I bought and was told 7 to 10 daysI called on 7th day and was approved.Two guys who were there to pick up that same day said they were at 10 days.No one was p***** off, we all have valid FOID’s...it’s what it is!None of us were in a hurry to kill someone Yes, we stood around telling stories and joking about tons of stuff! If you’ve just this minute found out that there is a backlog due to the crisis being played out around the world, not just Illinois, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddan Posted March 29, 2020 at 09:31 PM Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 09:31 PM ISP just cleared a batch this afternoon that were submitted 3/21. Hard to say if this is an automated process grinding away or someone working on Sunday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defaultdotxbe Posted March 29, 2020 at 09:39 PM Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 09:39 PM I'm surprised so many shops are waiting that long, they are allowed to proceed with he transfer on the 4t business day, correct?incorrect, although that might be federal policy only. ISP FAQ: Q What happens if a customer orders a firearm, and when he comes into pick it up, ISP issues something other than an approval on the FTIP? A The actual transfer of the firearm cannot take place until there is an approval from the FTIP system, regardless of when the agreement was reached. If the FFL receives a transaction number, they cannot complete the transfer until they receive an approval. Ah, the only time I've ever been delayed was buying a rifle in IN, so I just picked it up the 4th day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdf4 Posted March 29, 2020 at 09:46 PM Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 09:46 PM If I buy a rifle in A adjoining state do they run it through there system. Never have bought something in another state I'm not familiar with the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Posted March 29, 2020 at 09:53 PM Share Posted March 29, 2020 at 09:53 PM 8 day wait, Wednesday to the next Thursday night. Doesn't matter if you have plenty of other guns and all the ranges are closed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigcelia Posted March 30, 2020 at 02:24 AM Share Posted March 30, 2020 at 02:24 AM So I guess the NICS check isn't automated? I just won a Springfield Armory 1911 on DLD-VIP, and was really hoping it wouldn't take that long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilguy Posted March 30, 2020 at 04:47 PM Share Posted March 30, 2020 at 04:47 PM 4 days at beginning of march. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyP Posted March 30, 2020 at 05:20 PM Share Posted March 30, 2020 at 05:20 PM What's this you say? The GLOBAL Covid-19 pandemic, spreading like crazy throughout the USA, is causing paperwork delays at an already woefully understaffed State office? I reckon the right time to buy a gun, like the right time to acquire ventilators, blew past quite a number of weeks ago? That said, I do hope you get approved soon AND that your LGS is still open when you do. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davel501 Posted March 30, 2020 at 09:45 PM Share Posted March 30, 2020 at 09:45 PM Was at Second Amendment Sports in McHenry today. Seemed like business as usual. Background checks were coming back before the 72 hour wait was up and they had a decent / about the regular amount of stock. The only thing that really looked picked over were the handgun safes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini2A312 Posted March 31, 2020 at 04:01 AM Share Posted March 31, 2020 at 04:01 AM So I guess the NICS check isn't automated? I just won a Springfield Armory 1911 on DLD-VIP, and was really hoping it wouldn't take that long!Was thinking about this lately. I wonder if instant approvals (where no records are found) are automated, but wouldn't be surprised if matches when delayed have to be reviewed by a human. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukemason Posted March 31, 2020 at 09:21 PM Share Posted March 31, 2020 at 09:21 PM Just got approval notice from my local FFL. It was 10 days but fortunately I wasn't in a hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benbow Posted April 1, 2020 at 04:12 PM Share Posted April 1, 2020 at 04:12 PM I've run a lot of background checks in the last 2 weeks. NONE have been delayed. All approved in the first 4 seconds, which for me is unusual. Guns and ammo are flying off the shelf in Madison County, I'm basically sold out of my pre-panic inventory, have some post panic shotguns, pistols, AR pistols, 9mm ammo and .223 ammo in stock, and a LOT of 12 ga buckshot on the way, much of which has been pre-sold. There may be issues, but I have had none with the state on any of my customers this past month. Benbow City SportsWood River, IL www.illinoissbr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa Posted April 1, 2020 at 10:33 PM Share Posted April 1, 2020 at 10:33 PM Benbow , sending PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasteddie Posted April 18, 2020 at 09:15 PM Share Posted April 18, 2020 at 09:15 PM Mine just got delayed during a purchase a few hours ago. Sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasteddie Posted April 28, 2020 at 07:00 AM Share Posted April 28, 2020 at 07:00 AM I was cleared yesterday. 9 regular days. 5 business days.This is a purchase in Indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodsfall Posted May 1, 2020 at 12:24 AM Share Posted May 1, 2020 at 12:24 AM Currently 8 days and still waiting for the background check. I'll try to remember to update the forum once I clear. My carry renewal is just about to the 5 month mark. I sent the renewal application December 8th and it just changed from "Under Review" to "Approved" within the last couple of days online. They were very quick to charge the renewal fee, that went through instantly. We know where the priorities are. The NICS system is being used heavily the last couple of months, but they are still currently sitting at around a 30-second response time according to a source inside the facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodsfall Posted May 2, 2020 at 07:56 PM Share Posted May 2, 2020 at 07:56 PM There was an 11 day wait for the background check to clear as of today. My renewed CCL finally showed up in the mail today as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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