Well after 2 months I called ISP and said they just cleared my background check today and it would take a couple more days for the card to be printed and some more days for snail mail to come looking about another 2 weeks. Kinda ridiculous that you have to wait this long for a card that doesn't even make you a more responsible person.
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 07:35 PM
18 days for my renewal.
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 08:42 PM
Vade, on 18 April 2012 - 06:44 PM, said:
Well after 2 months I called ISP and said they just cleared my background check today and it would take a couple more days for the card to be printed and some more days for snail mail to come looking about another 2 weeks. Kinda ridiculous that you have to wait this long for a card that doesn't even make you a more responsible person.
Call your state representative and/or senator at 31 days. Do not waste time calling the ISP.
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 07:36 PM
abolt243, on 18 April 2012 - 08:42 PM, said:
Vade, on 18 April 2012 - 06:44 PM, said:
Well after 2 months I called ISP and said they just cleared my background check today and it would take a couple more days for the card to be printed and some more days for snail mail to come looking about another 2 weeks. Kinda ridiculous that you have to wait this long for a card that doesn't even make you a more responsible person.
Call your state representative and/or senator at 31 days. Do not waste time calling the ISP.
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 07:39 PM
Today was day 30 for my daughters card. Tomorrow I make some phone calls.
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 08:18 PM
Vade, on 19 April 2012 - 07:36 PM, said:
abolt243, on 18 April 2012 - 08:42 PM, said:
Call your state representative and/or senator at 31 days. Do not waste time calling the ISP.
Yeah Vade, I was posting more for others than directing it at you. Seems you have elected officials less helpful than some of us. Too bad. You might make a followup call to that office to tell them that you got your card in spite of their lack of help. You might also mention that they will not get your vote at the next election and that you'll tell all your friends about their lack of cooperation.
Those folks work for us, we pay their salaries. When we ask for help, that should be their priority until the problem is resolved. Some get it, some don't.
Glad you got your card, sorry for the delays.
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The Roman Empire fell due to a large, corrupt government, overspending, an overextended military, insecure borders, and the illegal immigration of Goths, barbarians (anyone who was not educated), and religious fanatics. Sound familiar?
"..it does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds.."
--Samuel Adams
Luke 11:21 - "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are undisturbed." NASB
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Posted 21 April 2012 - 09:35 PM
Mailed my FOID application yesterday. Now it would seem I get to play the waiting-calling-waiting game for my rights.
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Posted 21 April 2012 - 09:49 PM
I must have gotten lucky. I got mine less than 14 days after check cashed. 20 days total.
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Posted 21 April 2012 - 09:57 PM
I have friends in Illinois and i don't think they would lie about the FOID times. I'd call my state Rep on day 31 if I did not have it! This the most antiquated POS in the nation!
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 08:54 AM
This seems like the right place to ask, I didn't want to start a new thread. I have noticed there is no age restriction to the FOID. Is there anything to stop me from sending in an app for my one month old? I figured I would just put a pen in his hand and let him mark the line as a signature... Thanks in advance.
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 09:57 AM
Gunslinger, on 23 April 2012 - 08:54 AM, said:
This seems like the right place to ask, I didn't want to start a new thread. I have noticed there is no age restriction to the FOID. Is there anything to stop me from sending in an app for my one month old? I figured I would just put a pen in his hand and let him mark the line as a signature... Thanks in advance.
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The last I heard was the state police wouldn't process any foid cards for children under the age of 10.
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 10:00 AM
They processed the cards for my grand daughters ages 4 and 6 who signed in crayon.
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 10:22 AM
Well I think I'll try it. I'll post in here and let you guys know. Going to feel a little weird calling my rep to say the ISP are past 30 days on my one month olds FOID lol
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Marine #2-"Sure you can, the GPS accepted it and now we are on our way!"
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 12:55 PM
Just called them, opening message said that the current wait time is 45 to 50 days. I'm going to wait on hold till I can ask someone about how old you have to be to get a FOID, computer told me there would be a 65 minute wait to talk to the next available agent. 
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 12:56 PM
Gunslinger, on 23 April 2012 - 10:22 AM, said:
Well I think I'll try it. I'll post in here and let you guys know. Going to feel a little weird calling my rep to say the ISP are past 30 days on my one month olds FOID lol
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks"
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Now two flags fly above my land that really sum up how I feel. One is the colors that fly high and proud the red, the white, the blue. The other ones got a rattle snake with a simple statement made, don't tread on me, is what it says and I'll take that to my grave
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Now two flags fly above my land that really sum up how I feel. One is the colors that fly high and proud the red, the white, the blue. The other ones got a rattle snake with a simple statement made, don't tread on me, is what it says and I'll take that to my grave
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 02:34 PM
Just got off the phone with them and I was told that there is no age minimum or limit.
Edited by C0untZer0, 23 April 2012 - 02:35 PM.
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 03:03 PM
Send the app. If you don't have the card in 30 days, call your state rep and state senator on the 31st.
Don't bother with the ISP number.
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Don't bother with the ISP number.
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Are you a member of the ISRA?? If not, why not?? Join over 18,000 other Illinois gun owners in the fight for your rights!!!
The Roman Empire fell due to a large, corrupt government, overspending, an overextended military, insecure borders, and the illegal immigration of Goths, barbarians (anyone who was not educated), and religious fanatics. Sound familiar?
"..it does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds.."
--Samuel Adams
Luke 11:21 - "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are undisturbed." NASB
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C0untZer0, on 23 April 2012 - 02:34 PM, said:
Just got off the phone with them and I was told that there is no age minimum or limit.
The Second Amendment IS my concealed weapons permit.... Period!-Ted Nugent
Example of Combat Logic:
Marine #1-"You can't just add zeros to the end of a 6 digit grid to make a 10 digit...."
Marine #2-"Sure you can, the GPS accepted it and now we are on our way!"
Example of Combat Logic:
Marine #1-"You can't just add zeros to the end of a 6 digit grid to make a 10 digit...."
Marine #2-"Sure you can, the GPS accepted it and now we are on our way!"
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 08:01 PM
I got around to calling my reps office today finally, been super busy. The 19th was 30 days, I will let you know what I find out. This is for my 9yo daughter.
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Just got my foid in after about ~65 days. Good to know that my rep did not do a thing for me. Also found out that he (Greg Harris) voted no on cc bill and I will not vote/support his party.
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I got a call back the other day and they printed it the day my rep called. They said I should have it in 7 days and if I dont call them back. It is nice to have helpful people in your reps office. I also make sure I thank them when we are at IGOLD.
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Posted 01 May 2012 - 12:45 PM
I found the foid change of address on the isp site. Is it correct that if a person has a change of address they simply fill that out online and submit it and then the isp will send you a new card?
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks"
-Thomas Jefferson-
Now two flags fly above my land that really sum up how I feel. One is the colors that fly high and proud the red, the white, the blue. The other ones got a rattle snake with a simple statement made, don't tread on me, is what it says and I'll take that to my grave
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-Thomas Jefferson-
Now two flags fly above my land that really sum up how I feel. One is the colors that fly high and proud the red, the white, the blue. The other ones got a rattle snake with a simple statement made, don't tread on me, is what it says and I'll take that to my grave
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Drylok, on 01 May 2012 - 12:45 PM, said:
I found the foid change of address on the isp site. Is it correct that if a person has a change of address they simply fill that out online and submit it and then the isp will send you a new card?
It is my understanding that they do NOT send you a new card. The ISP does not require you to have a card with your updated address, although it can cause problems if you go to buy a gun, since an FFL has the option to require the addresses on your DL and FOID to match - although they don't have to require this. I was told that if you want a new card, you must do a new application and send it in.
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no. It just changes the address in there data base. If you want a new card with the new address on there you must fill out and send in a new sheet. I just did that earlier this year.
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Ok thanks guys, I'll see what he wants to do. If that's true about correct addresses not being required on the actual card and there are ffls who are denying people if they don't have current addresses then those ffls need a talking to.
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks"
-Thomas Jefferson-
Now two flags fly above my land that really sum up how I feel. One is the colors that fly high and proud the red, the white, the blue. The other ones got a rattle snake with a simple statement made, don't tread on me, is what it says and I'll take that to my grave
-Aaron Lewis-
-Thomas Jefferson-
Now two flags fly above my land that really sum up how I feel. One is the colors that fly high and proud the red, the white, the blue. The other ones got a rattle snake with a simple statement made, don't tread on me, is what it says and I'll take that to my grave
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Mine was right at a month.
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Received my card in the mail today.
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Drylok, on 01 May 2012 - 01:00 PM, said:
Ok thanks guys, I'll see what he wants to do. If that's true about correct addresses not being required on the actual card and there are ffls who are denying people if they don't have current addresses then those ffls need a talking to.
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Check for the girlfriends card was cashed on 4/27/12 and arrived in the mail on 5/14/12. Maybe LaSalle counties reporting compliance helped. 
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My buddy has been well over the 30 day limit again. Contacted his reps and they just gave him the royal screw around of "Uhhh ok. What do you want me to do about it? We dont issue them."
I dont know what else to tell him to do now.
I dont know what else to tell him to do now.
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