My retirement funds are in jeopardy

[wayne8661]

I'm still waiting for my C&R. How long did it take to get yours? I applied almost two months ago!!!!

[Eugen]

Originally Posted by wayne8661

I'm still waiting for my C&R. How long did it take to get yours? I applied almost two months ago!!!!

It took less than a month. I was surprised when it arrived so early.

I asked my county sheriff (a friend) to serve as my CLEO and actively support my application. Maybe that made a difference. I already have my IL CCW license; that may have helped, too. Of course, I have an IL FOID (firearm owner ID) card that is required to possess any weapons or to buy ammo.

[Olle]

Originally Posted by wayne8661

I'm still waiting for my C&R. How long did it take to get yours? I applied almost two months ago!!!!

They do actually have a time limit, and I believe the law says that they are required to handle it within 30 days. My FFL application dragged out for 6 weeks, so I contacted ATF to see what was going on. This obviously stirred them up quite a bit, I got several emails and phone calls from people at different levels trying to figure out why it hadn't been handled yet. Two days later I had an agent in the house for the interview, he apologized for the delay and issued the FFL as soon as he got back to his office.

Just call them and as why it's taking so long, if you're lucky you'll have your C&R within a few days.

[Eugen]

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

Enjoy your newly gifted "rights", but be advised that many sellers/dealers don't recognize the C&R. Also be careful not to use it as a license to do business. That never ends well...
dju

David, thanks.

You would be correct about running a business. I have no intention to engage my hobby at the business level. But, you make a good point.

Originally Posted by Olle

They do actually have a time limit, and I believe the law says that they are required to handle it within 30 days.

Just call them and as why it's taking so long, if you're lucky you'll have your C&R within a few days.

Olle, I recall the ATF website mentioning a timeframe, but I thought that was just a guideline, but it may have been a requirement. I was shocked when it came in the mail so quickly.

Olle, I will be visiting and traveling through the great state of TN next week. I have a business conference in Nashville, my adopted home town and where I went to school (Go Vandy) and then I'm heading to Asheville, NC for some vacation time. My Swedish fiancé will be with me.

Lastly, any "must stop and see" LGS along I-40?