SpartanRN Posted May 1, 2015 at 01:30 AM Share Posted May 1, 2015 at 01:30 AM As of 4/14 my FOID card was active. The problem is that I had a temporary mail forward active (temporarily staying at my girlfriend's house because she had surgery and I can take care of her easier this way). I found out on 4/28 that it was resent to the Illinois State Police because the USPS doesn't forward government letters. I explained to the guy that I had a temporary mail forward active and that I'll have it canceled and he can resend it. He said he will resend it that same day, and I immediately went on the USPS website and canceled the mail forwarding, and I'm assuming that the cancellation is immediate (I even got an e-mail confirming the cancellation right away, but it didn't specify how long until it takes effect). I figured it would only take a couple days to arrive since it's "local" mail, but it has not arrived yet. Now I know what you're thinking .. it's only been 2 days since they resent it .. but I'm a little worried that the mail forwarding hasn't been out of the system when they were sorting the letter, and I'm afraid it might get resent to the ISP again. My question: do any of you have a clue how long the delivery time is? Second question: once I found out that I got approved for a FOID and that it was on the way I saw that gander mountain had the gun I wanted on sale so I bought it and had it shipped to the store .. does the 72 hour wait period start when I paid for the gun, or will it start when I go to the store and fill out the paperwork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig60446 Posted May 1, 2015 at 02:37 AM Share Posted May 1, 2015 at 02:37 AM I ordered a replacement card...It was active 4/02, and I didn't get it until 4/20...As for Gander Mountain, the 3 days will begin when you fill out the paperwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig60446 Posted May 1, 2015 at 02:53 AM Share Posted May 1, 2015 at 02:53 AM My card was active 4/02, printed 4/16, and I received it 4/20 or 4/21. I live in Romeoville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanRN Posted May 1, 2015 at 04:59 AM Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 at 04:59 AM Thanks. Mine is actually printed, it just got sent back. I guess I'll expect it Saturday or Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanRN Posted May 2, 2015 at 10:12 PM Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 at 10:12 PM Nothing. I think when I canceled the mail forwarding it didn't take effect right away and it probably got sent back to them. Do you think they're going to resend it again? Because this would be the second time that it got sent back to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 3, 2015 at 05:42 AM Share Posted May 3, 2015 at 05:42 AM Call them again and have them mail it directly to your GF house if that's where you will be. I was traveling for work for an extended period of time and had subletted my place temporarily so the ISP FOID people sent it directly to my parents' house for me since they wouldn't send it to a PO Box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanRN Posted May 3, 2015 at 01:16 PM Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 at 01:16 PM Oh I didn't know they would do that. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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