IL FOID card delay ??
04-07-2009, 01:21 PM
#11
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Too close to Chicago
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RE: IL FOID card delay ??
Thanks guys.
I finally got in touch with somebody in the FOID office.
It seems they are VERY understaffed, and get calls constantly, all day.
That's why the FOID phone line is always busy.
I got through when I called the ISP Deputy Director's office, and asked to for some help. I got transferred over to the FOID Dept right away, and everyone was very helpful, courteous, and professional.
It turns out the delay was partially my own fault. When I moved, I failed to give them my new address, thinking that my mail forwarding request at the US Post Office would get it to me, and then I would do an address change with the ISP later, rather than send in a new app and confuse things during the renewal.
It turns out that a FOID card is one of those things that cannot be forwarded in the mail. So my card, approved and sealed with a kiss, had sat on someone's desk for months without anyone calling me or writing to me about it. Lesson learned, but I wasa bit disappointed that no one could take the time to let me know what was going on.
Anyway, just wanted to follow up and let everybody know what really happened, and that my problem wasn't caused entirely by somebody in Springfield sitting on their butt. It was caused by the cuts made by our former Governor BLAGO. Should have guessed.
Sure pays to renew way ahead. You never know how long it will take.
I finally got in touch with somebody in the FOID office.
It seems they are VERY understaffed, and get calls constantly, all day.
That's why the FOID phone line is always busy.
I got through when I called the ISP Deputy Director's office, and asked to for some help. I got transferred over to the FOID Dept right away, and everyone was very helpful, courteous, and professional.
It turns out the delay was partially my own fault. When I moved, I failed to give them my new address, thinking that my mail forwarding request at the US Post Office would get it to me, and then I would do an address change with the ISP later, rather than send in a new app and confuse things during the renewal.
It turns out that a FOID card is one of those things that cannot be forwarded in the mail. So my card, approved and sealed with a kiss, had sat on someone's desk for months without anyone calling me or writing to me about it. Lesson learned, but I wasa bit disappointed that no one could take the time to let me know what was going on.
Anyway, just wanted to follow up and let everybody know what really happened, and that my problem wasn't caused entirely by somebody in Springfield sitting on their butt. It was caused by the cuts made by our former Governor BLAGO. Should have guessed.
Sure pays to renew way ahead. You never know how long it will take.
04-07-2009, 05:08 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,828
RE: IL FOID card delay ??
ORIGINAL: sjsfire
OK, mine expires 4/09. I just renewed mine yesterday 2/27/09. We'll see how long this takes.[:@]
OK, mine expires 4/09. I just renewed mine yesterday 2/27/09. We'll see how long this takes.[:@]
04-07-2009, 05:51 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
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RE: IL FOID card delay ??
The ISP's website states this...
See when your payment was debited from your account, and count days from there.
Most applications are processed within 30 days from the date your payment is processed at your financial institution. If you have not received a card or letter by the end of the 30 day processing period, you may contact a customer service representative at 217-782-7980, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
04-21-2009, 10:48 AM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Illinois
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RE: IL FOID card delay ??
ORIGINAL: sjsfire
Stll nothing as of today. I called and the "Nice Sargent" that took my call said if I don't have by next week to call back. BS I'm going to complain to my State Rep and see if he can do any good.
ORIGINAL: sjsfire
OK, mine expires 4/09. I just renewed mine yesterday 2/27/09. We'll see how long this takes.[:@]
OK, mine expires 4/09. I just renewed mine yesterday 2/27/09. We'll see how long this takes.[:@]
Hmmmmmm, Called my State Rep's office yesterday 4/20 and complained, asked if there was anything that could be done to speed things along. Just for giggles and grins I call ISP FOID Office today and checked the status of my card. Wouldn't you know it, I'm being backround checked as we speak, should have my card in 10 -12 days, so they say. Damn funny I can get a CCW from PA for $26 for five years in 12 days, and they don't know me from a load of firewood and my own state can't get it right in 1.5 months. I can CCW in PA, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennesse, Missouri, OK, Texas, and a few other states. Go figure.....
04-23-2009, 07:13 AM
#15
Nontypical Buck
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RE: IL FOID card delay ??
I can get a CCW from PA for $26 for five years in 12 days, and they don't know me from a load of firewood and my own state can't get it right in 1.5 months.
Something is wrong here.
04-23-2009, 07:16 AM
#16
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Southwest Ohio
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RE: IL FOID card delay ??
its funny, but i was an Illinois resident for most of my life and had to have an FOID card with me to hunt and buy ammo. now that I am a non-resident, i don't need one to do all that stuff as long as i have a hunting license. wild....
04-24-2009, 06:24 AM
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,828
RE: IL FOID card delay ??
ORIGINAL: uncle matt
OK mine is due to expire 11/01/2009.
My renewal went in the mail today.
Let's see how it goes.
OK mine is due to expire 11/01/2009.
My renewal went in the mail today.
Let's see how it goes.
I think you did the right thing renewing now. First of Nov. is about the time everyone looks at their cardbefore deer season and does a O-$hit.... I'm looking for my card to show up anyday. It's suppose to be near 80 today and I'm missing out on some good range time. Just piss's me the hell off to have to have this FOID BS....[:@]
04-27-2009, 12:36 PM
#20
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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RE: IL FOID card delay ??
ORIGINAL: sjsfire
Hmmmmmm, Called my State Rep's office yesterday 4/20 and complained, asked if there was anything that could be done to speed things along. Just for giggles and grins I call ISP FOID Office today and checked the status of my card. Wouldn't you know it, I'm being backround checked as we speak, should have my card in 10 -12 days, so they say. Damn funny I can get a CCW from PA for $26 for five years in 12 days, and they don't know me from a load of firewood and my own state can't get it right in 1.5 months. I can CCW in PA, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennesse, Missouri, OK, Texas, and a few other states. Go figure.....
ORIGINAL: sjsfire
Stll nothing as of today. I called and the "Nice Sargent" that took my call said if I don't have by next week to call back. BS I'm going to complain to my State Rep and see if he can do any good.
ORIGINAL: sjsfire
OK, mine expires 4/09. I just renewed mine yesterday 2/27/09. We'll see how long this takes.[:@]
OK, mine expires 4/09. I just renewed mine yesterday 2/27/09. We'll see how long this takes.[:@]
Hmmmmmm, Called my State Rep's office yesterday 4/20 and complained, asked if there was anything that could be done to speed things along. Just for giggles and grins I call ISP FOID Office today and checked the status of my card. Wouldn't you know it, I'm being backround checked as we speak, should have my card in 10 -12 days, so they say. Damn funny I can get a CCW from PA for $26 for five years in 12 days, and they don't know me from a load of firewood and my own state can't get it right in 1.5 months. I can CCW in PA, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennesse, Missouri, OK, Texas, and a few other states. Go figure.....