Cruehead Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:09 PM Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:09 PM I purchased a new gun and the FFL put in the background check last Saturday and its still not approved. how long has this been taking? is there someone I can contact to check? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:12 PM Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:12 PM Not really anyone to check withEveryone is in the same boatDo a quick search on these forums and you’ll find a dozen or so threads talking about what is happening and how it is effecting each person differently Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec5 Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:23 PM Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:23 PM (edited) My niece just purchased a Glock which was your first gun and she was approved in three days. She really really enjoys shooting. Then she purchased her second gun 4 weeks later, which was a Hellcat, and she was approved in three days. No delays for her. Every person appears to be different. Maybe she was just lucky. Edited August 21, 2020 at 04:24 PM by spec5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous One Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:40 PM Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:40 PM I purchased a new pistol about 2 weeks ago at Shoot Point Blank in Mokena and was approved instantly. I don't understand why some folks get approved right away and for others it takes days or weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2A4Cook Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:50 PM Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:50 PM I'm always instantly approved, as was the case Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruehead Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:57 PM Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:57 PM I was at basspro the other day and a guy was picking up his gun and he said it was 11 days. I’m just glad I went in a got things started last Saturday but my hellcat is sitting there all alone just waiting for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruehead Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:58 PM Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 04:58 PM I also wonder if it has something to do with me getting a new foid number when I got my ccl in july Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8IL Posted August 21, 2020 at 05:32 PM Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 05:32 PM Its possible theres people out there with the same name and last name. I forget but theres a bunch of people out there with my name and last name. The only thing that changes is the birthdate. I honestly don’t understand when IL has their own system. I honestly think they’re just going off of nics and pocketing the funds designated for the IL system cause theres no way there should be a delay with the way “the foid system is suppose to work”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted August 21, 2020 at 05:38 PM Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 05:38 PM I also wonder if it has something to do with me getting a new foid number when I got my ccl in julyNot unusual to get the newer cards so the numbers matchIf you are using old card that would be denied as it isn’t valid anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigcelia Posted August 21, 2020 at 08:20 PM Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 08:20 PM mine was instantly approved yesterday. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted August 21, 2020 at 09:12 PM Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 09:12 PM (edited) Like Thiokol, Craicelia and 2A4Cook... I am approved instantly every time.Some folks are harder to verify, I think, and will always take extra time. Maybe it helps that I've had the same address for 35 years... Edited August 21, 2020 at 09:15 PM by soundguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScopeEye Posted August 21, 2020 at 09:30 PM Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 09:30 PM My last transfer was about 1 1/2 weeks (which is BS)My pick up was last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weed Posted August 21, 2020 at 10:17 PM Share Posted August 21, 2020 at 10:17 PM I’ve bought 2 guns in the last month and they were both approved instantly.I’am going to buy another one shortly and it will probably take a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted August 22, 2020 at 04:13 AM Share Posted August 22, 2020 at 04:13 AM I’ve bought 2 guns in the last month and they were both approved instantly.I’am going to buy another one shortly and it will probably take a month. It's likely the next one (and all future purchases) will also be approved instantly. Let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PezMar66 Posted August 22, 2020 at 04:22 AM Share Posted August 22, 2020 at 04:22 AM My 3 purchases in the past 3 years have all been approved instantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealcala31 Posted August 22, 2020 at 04:28 AM Share Posted August 22, 2020 at 04:28 AM My last customer took 10 days to clear. I ran his background on 08/08/2020 and he cleared on 08/18/2020. Ernesto A Alcala-OwnerErnie's Arms Accessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted August 22, 2020 at 04:29 AM Share Posted August 22, 2020 at 04:29 AM I purchased a new gun and the FFL put in the background check last Saturday and its still not approved. how long has this been taking? is there someone I can contact to check?...Illinois State Police say as of Thursday, they have more than 5,300 pending firearm transfer inquiry program requests. State Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, said aside from calls about problems with unemployment, his office is flooded with frustrated calls from constituents upset they’re Second Amendment rights are being infringed upon. And it’s not just gun owners. “I got an email from a gun shop owner just a few days ago, there was eight or 10 transactions on there that were 10 days-plus old,” Halbrook said. “That doesn’t really help in times like this. They think that they are intentionally being throttled back on those kinds of things.” ISP said there’s about a seven business day average wait for the FTIP requests to be processed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealcala31 Posted August 22, 2020 at 06:28 AM Share Posted August 22, 2020 at 06:28 AM Here's what my background screen looks like.Ernesto A Alcala-OwnerErnie's Arms AccessoriesOak Lawn, IL 60453 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieRich Posted August 23, 2020 at 12:39 AM Share Posted August 23, 2020 at 12:39 AM You're not alone. Just bought a sig p320 and the background took 10 days before it was approved. Keep in mind I applied for my ccl and the board still hasn't denied me, nor approved me yet. But let me purchase another firearm...makes alot of sense right??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruehead Posted August 23, 2020 at 02:35 AM Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 at 02:35 AM Is there a number I can call to try to speed it up? I called for my ccl and got them to push it through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieRich Posted August 23, 2020 at 03:31 AM Share Posted August 23, 2020 at 03:31 AM Is there a number I can call to try to speed it up? I called for my ccl and got them to push it throughWhat number did you call for your CCL, and what exactly did you say so I can push mine through as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted August 23, 2020 at 07:05 AM Share Posted August 23, 2020 at 07:05 AM Is there a number I can call to try to speed it up? I called for my ccl and got them to push it throughSo you DID call and they got it to you faster?And what number did you call?But then you ask what number to call. Not to say it isn't so, but with the numbers of people in the Que and waiting for a card..... I see no reason why a simple phone call from a random applicant would move them ahead of everyone else waiting. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruehead Posted August 23, 2020 at 12:29 PM Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 at 12:29 PM I just wasn’t sure if there was a different number for the background check. I called the foid division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruehead Posted August 23, 2020 at 12:31 PM Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 at 12:31 PM Rich rich how long have you been waiting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted August 23, 2020 at 01:20 PM Share Posted August 23, 2020 at 01:20 PM RichieRichYou need to reach out to MollyB about the “Under Board Review”There are several threads about such and a few involve timelines of a year or moreIf I’m correct you haven’t been denied yet and those letters you get every now and then are just that, them extending the timelineNo one gets through to the review board.....at least I haven’t seen anyone post about it nor seen MollyB pin it anywhere!You are stuck with no recourse to appeal until they deny Having said that it needs to be cleared for the new peeps here, and I’m about to type with this including myself!Take any and all information from the average member with a huge grain of salt. If it seems like something that has never happened before, it’s because it’s just that.CCL have taken between 90 and 120 days since the beginning of time almost. It states as much in the statute.Those who call and those who get their Rep involved are doing so at the nearest end to the process anyway.IMHO, if pushed through at day 93 to 111....it was already due for process and printing. There was no miracle.I’ve posted before and yes I’ll get in trouble again.We need that person who is at the very early stage (30 to 40) days to call someone and get it to jump forward. Documentation would be great too. Many people are excited about and NEED their right to carry. But i have been reading these forums for 5 plus years and do so everyday top to bottom. And I have yet to see the above statement fulfilled! Good Luck to everyone and wishes are for some good information to actually help people would start being posted........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruehead Posted August 23, 2020 at 01:35 PM Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 at 01:35 PM For sure if it hasn’t been already been 90 days try to just relax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illinois_buckeye Posted August 23, 2020 at 02:25 PM Share Posted August 23, 2020 at 02:25 PM To bad Illinois is the way they are. I was talking to dad a few days ago, they live in Ohio, and pretty sure he said they took classes, qualified for ccl, and just had to go to the sheriff's office, get fingerprinted, and about a week later pick up their cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieRich Posted August 23, 2020 at 06:22 PM Share Posted August 23, 2020 at 06:22 PM Bubbacs I've messaged Molly about it. It's sounds like it's pretty much a waiting game. She said that things should get rolling with the new appointments to the board. I'm actually due for another letter this week. It's just more frustrating because I've purchased several firearms since applying back in February, and they're still leaving me in limbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSpecialist Posted August 25, 2020 at 10:04 PM Share Posted August 25, 2020 at 10:04 PM I bought a new handgun a couple of weeks ago and had to wait 8 days (my first ever delay). I picked up an AR15 lower today and was approved immediately. Have another handgun coming soon and hoping that's also instantly approved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator4838 Posted August 25, 2020 at 10:33 PM Share Posted August 25, 2020 at 10:33 PM 8th day and waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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