Thanks guys, at least now it makes sense and I can't be mad at the local police department.
My old town was great back when I was buying lots of handguns. The detective would try to get it signed and ready within a couple of days and he would allow us to pick it up during the day instead of waiting for the next night that they had assigned for firearm stuff. Only once did it take longer than a week and he said it was because the chief was on vacation and not there to sign it.