Sep 10, 2020 — This topped off in July with 714424 NICS firearm checks. Now, Illinois gun owners are now facing a nation-wide ammo shortage combined ... have been processed through federal firearm background checks in 2020. ... FBI and ATF, there'd be a lot less delays that everybody is experiencing,” Dolan said.. May 26, 2021 — People in Illinois who want to buy guns could have to wait six months. ... Illinois Carry says the gun buying process is hamstrung with delays ...