To make you feel better, let me outline the same process in Missouri.
1. Choose handgun/long gun at dealer.
2. Fill out form 4473; await NICS approval (usually a few minutes).
3. Pay for firearm.
4. Walk out of store with new toy.
If you choose to conceal carry, no permit required (as of Jan. 1)
As I said, be grateful.
National (50 state) fascist and unconstitutional gun laws were a whisker away. If Hillary had one, you would be in the same boat or worse.
So pray for justice. Pray for Trump.
It should be like this in every state. And a permit to carry or conceal carry in one state should be valid in ALL states.
You should be able to drive across the USA with your gun on you and not have to worry about variations in laws of the states you are passing through.