[kaido]

Not to sure if you've ever figure this out or not yet, but I think the fees might be two separate ones. As for wether or not to wait or send off the paper work, I would send it off. This way you can at the very least you can pick up some non-restricted firearms and go have some fun.

It'll also give you some time to find a range you'd want to join since restricted firearms can only be shot at a legally recognized one.