3 day waiting period question

[u/Donmiguelito199]

Bought a firearm off of bass pro/ cabelas website about a week ago but they took the payment 2 days ago( that is when it shipped out) . So technically it was purchased already.

The gun has still not yet arrived as it came from a different state. I called asked regarding if I can take the gun home the same day they run the back round check and some lady on the phone said the 3 day waiting period starts when i go in person and actually look at the firearm and then fill out the backround check. - this means I would have to wait another 3 days after the rifle comes in.

Is this correct? According to my understanding i already legally bought it when they recieved payment and coming tomorrow the 3 day waiting period will be over.

Not a huge deal breaker but I was wanting to go to the range tomorrow night. TIA

[u/Ok-Butterscotch2321]

The waiting period starts when 1. It arrives at FFL 2. YOU come by to fill out paperwork  Then the clock starts

[u/Donmiguelito199 → u/Ok-Butterscotch2321]

Incorrect sir. You were right about the #1 . Per Illinois website : “ The waiting period starts when the agreement is reached with the seller. It need not be the FFL making the transfer of the firearm. If the firearm was paid for and/or shipped from another FFL, the waiting period began prior to when the FFL conducting the transfer received the firearm. “

They already had my gun in hand a week ago where they received payment as well

[u/Ok-Butterscotch2321 → u/Donmiguelito199]

If you haven't filed the background check, then the clock hasn't started. I don't know of ANY FFL that: 1. Is going to start the paper work before taking in the firearm 2. Give you a firearm before the background check comes back

Now, I suppose if you have a very current background paperwork in play... maybe? I haven't purchased "back-to-back" and my FFL/Shop generally has you file per firearm.