Waiting period?
Even here in Ohio, I've never experienced a waiting period. The gunshop has the local police department on their speed-dial, and as long as you don't have a felony record, you can take it home. I went through that with my last two pistols and a rifle. Didn't take more than five minutes.
CCW is another can of worms, and one that I just can't see myself getting into. It seems like more expense and trouble than it's worth. Just toss a gun in the trunk of the car, and it's completely legal.