Once a FFL has received your firearm how long does it usually take for them to contact you I've been waiting a week already I haven't even did the paperwork for my background check or nothing is that?

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Ed C. · Answer

Hi Alex, if it's been a week, I would call the shop and ask when I can come in and do the paperwork. (a week is way too long) 
Most FFL's will call you, some will not, others just take their good old time. 
A tip, when using a new FFL, give them a call before ordering and ask what their procedures (and costs) are so there will be no surprises later. 
Good luck!

Randy I. · Answer

a week is not good my ffl receives the gun logs it in then calls me. I would call the FFL that you shipped it to and arrange a time to pick it up

James G. · Answer

Hi Alex and welcome. I've never gone more than 3 days in over 30 years. Just give them a call to inquire. I have literally showed up at my FFL an hour after tracking delivery and picked up my firearm. They do have to log firearm into their inventory for ATF tracking but a week is excessive. Cheers, stay safe and good luck!

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Once a FFL has received your firearm how long does it usually take for them to contact you I've been waiting a week already I haven't even did the paperwork for my background check or nothing is that?