CFREUND01 Posted March 9, 2023 at 07:20 PM Share Posted March 9, 2023 at 07:20 PM My FOID status on the portal as of today is active. So just shy of a 6 month wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexK Posted March 10, 2023 at 03:28 AM Share Posted March 10, 2023 at 03:28 AM On 3/7/2023 at 1:46 PM, MonZR said: Does anyone know how long it would be after you receive the email that states, “your appeal is in line for review” I never received that email, but my case took around 4 months from the time my evaluation was sent to the time my FOID arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexK Posted March 10, 2023 at 03:29 AM Share Posted March 10, 2023 at 03:29 AM On 3/9/2023 at 1:20 PM, CFREUND01 said: My FOID status on the portal as of today is active. So just shy of a 6 month wait. That’s awesome! Congratulations, it is a huge relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFREUND01 Posted March 10, 2023 at 04:20 AM Share Posted March 10, 2023 at 04:20 AM (edited) On 3/9/2023 at 9:28 PM, AlexK said: I never received that email, but my case took around 4 months from the time my evaluation was sent to the time my FOID arrived. Definitely a generic email. I actually got the same email again this morning before I checked my status on Portal which was changed to active / printed as of yesterday. Here is a pic of email. I got this email this morning, because last week I inquired about my status last week. Shows they really don’t actually check things when emails go out. They just pick an already drafted response and click send. EDIT: In my experience they don’t actually notify you when status goes active. You just need to constantly monitor portal. Edited March 10, 2023 at 04:23 AM by CFREUND01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahnata Posted March 11, 2023 at 12:16 AM Share Posted March 11, 2023 at 12:16 AM Sent in the extra forms they requested for and tracking says they received it on 03/09, hopefully they get through it quickly. Still not sure why they requested me to fill out and sign a “FOID Investigation, Relief and Reinstatement” form, I’m thinking because my denial was from 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypnos Posted March 27, 2023 at 01:40 AM Share Posted March 27, 2023 at 01:40 AM I applied for my FOID on 2/10/23. It was denied shortly after. I went to my regular doctor on 2/21/23 to get my MH evaluation. It was sent to ISP the following day. On 03/02/23 I sent an email to the appeals email with my DL, a copy of my MH eval, and a copy of my Illinois State Police - Office of Firearms Safety Request for FOID Investigation, Relief and Reinstatement of FirearmsRights. I was approved and my FOID is active as a 03/23/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFREUND01 Posted March 29, 2023 at 02:18 AM Share Posted March 29, 2023 at 02:18 AM On 3/26/2023 at 8:40 PM, hypnos said: I applied for my FOID on 2/10/23. It was denied shortly after. I went to my regular doctor on 2/21/23 to get my MH evaluation. It was sent to ISP the following day. On 03/02/23 I sent an email to the appeals email with my DL, a copy of my MH eval, and a copy of my Illinois State Police - Office of Firearms Safety Request for FOID Investigation, Relief and Reinstatement of FirearmsRights. I was approved and my FOID is active as a 03/23/23 For Mental Health Great than 5 Years? Dang, that’s record time. That’s awesome! Mine took almost 6 months to the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypnos Posted March 29, 2023 at 07:24 PM Share Posted March 29, 2023 at 07:24 PM On 3/28/2023 at 9:18 PM, CFREUND01 said: For Mental Health Great than 5 Years? Dang, that’s record time. That’s awesome! Mine took almost 6 months to the day. Yes it was for a mental health greater then 5 years. I couldn’t believe the got it done so fast. It also got to my house in 4 days after it was active! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFREUND01 Posted March 31, 2023 at 09:13 PM Share Posted March 31, 2023 at 09:13 PM Beauty was when I saw my denial was overturned I was able to go to Shop and purchase what I wanted using the e-FOID. Then since card hadn’t come yet used E-FOID once again to pick up after the 72hour hold. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredNickl Posted May 18, 2023 at 06:16 PM Share Posted May 18, 2023 at 06:16 PM On 3/26/2023 at 8:40 PM, hypnos said: I applied for my FOID on 2/10/23. It was denied shortly after. I went to my regular doctor on 2/21/23 to get my MH evaluation. It was sent to ISP the following day. On 03/02/23 I sent an email to the appeals email with my DL, a copy of my MH eval, and a copy of my Illinois State Police - Office of Firearms Safety Request for FOID Investigation, Relief and Reinstatement of FirearmsRights. I was approved and my FOID is active as a 03/23/23 I just saw this. Yes, from my discussions with ISP, this SHOULD be the new normal for the 'over 5 years' crowd. Very simple and effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnov2021 Posted July 14, 2023 at 11:21 PM Share Posted July 14, 2023 at 11:21 PM Just wondering has anyone ever had it where they apply 10 years after a mental health issue and they get approved, and then a day later you get a notice saying your status has been changed to revoked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFan5 Posted July 25, 2023 at 04:29 AM Share Posted July 25, 2023 at 04:29 AM I'm going to appeal for the "over 5 years" too. It's been 10. Can you pass a background check to buy a gun from an ffl if you have been hospitalized before, even if you have a foid card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFREUND01 Posted July 25, 2023 at 11:02 PM Share Posted July 25, 2023 at 11:02 PM On 7/24/2023 at 11:29 PM, JBwheaton said: Can you pass a background check to buy a gun from an ffl if you have been hospitalized before, even if you have a foid card? Yes, you pass background checks with past hospitalizations with a FOID card. On the form to purchase a firearm obviously don’t answer that you have been hospitalized though after you get your FOID. You’re a straight up Saint when answering questions on form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRE Posted August 16, 2023 at 07:49 PM Share Posted August 16, 2023 at 07:49 PM On 7/25/2023 at 6:02 PM, CFREUND01 said: Yes, you pass background checks with past hospitalizations with a FOID card. On the form to purchase a firearm obviously don’t answer that you have been hospitalized though after you get your FOID. You’re a straight up Saint when answering questions on form. The question on the 4473 refers to the Federal prohibition for those involuntarily (ie Court ordered) admitted to a mental health facility for mental health treatment. Probably 99% of mental health admissions are voluntary, which isn’t a prohibiter on the 4473. Voluntary admissions are an additional State prohibitor for the FOID, whose screening encompasses both voluntary and involuntary admissions that have been reported to ISP. Shorter answer: if you’ve been approved for a FOID, you’ve cleared an even higher hurdle than what’s asked on the 4473, so you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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