BudsGunShop.com - Wait Period
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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?
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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.