This will be my first online purchase for a firearm, I live in Illinois. Is the time between the date of online purchase and delivery to the FFL applied to the 72 hour wait period or does the clock start when FFL takes delivery of firearm?

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Steve P. · Answer

Hi Howard it starts after you do your FFL paperwork. There will be a date and time for pick up.

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James G. · Answer

Hi Howard. The time starts after you fill out the paperwork at your FFL. It is to Give law enforcement officials sufficient time to properly perform a background check on prospective purchasers. And to Provide a "cooling off" period to help guard against impulsive acts of violence—especially suicide.

Randy I. · Answer

no the time does not start until you fill out the paperwork at your local FFL

James B. · Answer

Hi Howard. YES YOU CAN.. I've just done this. The wait period is a 72 hour period after day of purchase. You buy today, wait Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Friday you can pick it up, fill paperwork out, AND LEAVE with your rifle all at once.. I just did this process a month ago.. both parties below are incorrect.. Happy holidays and happy shooting!

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This will be my first online purchase for a firearm, I live in Illinois. Is the time between the date of online purchase and delivery to the FFL applied to the 72 hour wait period or does the clock start when FFL takes delivery of firearm?