Handgun Permit waiting time

[Mainsail]

WA is supposed to be about 30 days but I've heard it's taking longer due to the 'rona. That should be pretty much over by now though.

WA has a couple alternatives however. Open carry is lawful, thus you may carry openly without a permit of any kind and you aren't required to discuss it with the cops if they should decide to ask.

You may also carry concealed without a permit/license while engaging in an outdoor activity (and going to or coming from) which can be pretty much anything within reason. This may require some forethought (knowing the hiking trailhead you're driving to/from) and making sure your trunk contains the appropriate gear for whatever it may be.

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

I heard it's been bad in the state (NC) right now. A woman I work with applied for hers a few days before the November election. She finally got it last week. Told me that because of the whole Covid thing they actually had to mail it to her, where before you had to pick it up at the Sheriff's office.

 

[WCCPHD]

I believe the OP was talking about the pistol purchase permit rather than the Concealed Handgun Permit.

While many sheriffs play politics with the permits, the sheriffs have little to do with Concealed Handgun Permits. They receive them and do a cursory background (criminal history, mental health history) checks. They forward the application to the NC State Bureau of Investigation who does a more extensive fingerprint check and then forwards the fingerprint cards to the FBI. So, in NC applicants have to wait for the FBI to do their check (which takes the longest). The FBI then reports the results to the State Bureau of Investigation who actually prints the permit and sends it to the sheriff to be signed or stamped by the Sheriff. In my county when one drops off the application they are given an envelope to handwrite their name/address and it goes into the file. When the permit is received it is signed/stamped and mailed to the applicant.

In my county what causes the process to "jam up" is the sheriff requiring the application process to begin on line. The on line process will not allow one to apply for a renewal earlier than 60 days before the expiration date. The software then gives the applicant a list of dates/times for an appointment for the applicant to come in and drop off the paperwork and have the actual application notarized. I recently renewed my permit and was able to secure an appointment the same week. A friend and his wife recently did the class and applied for the initial permit and their appointments are September 20, 2021, a full six months away.

I was told that my permit would not be sent to me before the expiration date and that I was able to continue to carry on the expired permit. (I love the sheriff telling citizens that the state laws do not matter, simply because of a virus or his incompetence). IF their software would allow renewal earlier the permit could be approved/mailed before the expiration date (BUT that would require someone thinking or someone who actually obeys the NC General Statutes).

The purchase permits require one to apply in person, but no fingerprints are done, only a cursory records check. The permits are $5 each and most will let you get five at a time.

IF you have a CHP, the purchase permit is not required.

 

[ladder13]

Hopefully the Sheriff gets retired here in Woke County in 2022.


Second Amendment Foundation

A lawsuit filed against his actions.

https://www.saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/gov.uscourts.nced_.178291.26.01.pdf

 

[black1970]

The sheriff should have nothing to do with it. When first TN went concealed carry the Sheriff in each county issued the permit. That was changed to the TN Highway Patrol. Then I got my permit. TN just passed permitless carry open OR concealed. Waiting for Governor's signature. In effect July 1. About time I say. Why should a person pay a tax for a Constitutional right? States have gone waaaaay too far imposing on your rights.

 

[NYlakesider]

I sent in my out of state renewal Florida paper work, including new picture and print card about 8 weeks ago. I got back my return receipt requested card in good time. Possibly in a couple more months I will get it. My old permit still has some life left!

Just to add a update. My new out of state carry concealed permit arrived from Florida on April 22. Not too bad under the circumstances!

 

[Jack Flash]

...
10 years ago it took my wife 4 weeks (different county and friendly judge, plus she had a business and wanted a full carry)

... Amendments in my county take 5 minutes. The clerk knows me by name. ...

"full carry" ?
Please define.

Also, do you guys realize that when you say "my county", "my state", etc., that this has no meaning without a Location in your Profile? Just a friendly suggestion ...

 

[jeffrefrig]

I'm a little confused about the different permits needed in other states, but here in PA, a Concealed Carry permit is obtained by the County Sherriff's Office every 5 years. Last time I renewed mine, in Pittsburgh, I had one of my co-workers drop me off at the courthouse downtown. I took the renewal paperwork in, gave them $20 cash, (maybe 25, not sure) they took my picture and printed out my card. Jim was on his third trip around the block and I was waiting for him. I think my initial License to carry concealed over in Beaver county, back in '98, was a 5-day wait. Since then the computer systems have sped things up tremendously. I heard Philadelphia is different. (But, I'm talking about a town where they pummeled Santa Claus with snowballs at an Eagles game, and they used to have a holding cell at the stadium!)

 

[Mbrgr1]

Oklahoma has no CC requirement at all, anyone over 21 can open or conceal carry. You can still get the permit if you want, but not required.

 

[steelslaver]

In Montana it is now 18 years from your date of birth, then you get one automatically.
If you want a "hard copy" with your picture on it for out of state carry and to skip the phone call that goes with a 4473 form, it takes less than a week.

 

[Grizllar]

Still waiting

Sent check and finger prints 1/27/21. they claim I never sent them fingerprint card when I had a paperclip holding the check to it that they cashed. Theyll send me a letter saying that they are missing and when I call They have told me they are processing and to disregard the letters they sent and then they send me another letter stating they never received my fingerprint card again after they told me over the phone they have it and to disregard the letters. I have a unique last name only 7 others with it in the US. If I needed it to vote, the news would be all over it! As a frame of reference, I received my resident permit within 5 weeks back in 2007. Clean record, no arrest, nothing! Whats up with Florida? If Desantas is running for POTUS, this is killing a vote from me!

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Well, first, since the OP wants to give his sons a couple of SIGs I'm a little confused, too, about which permit is under discussion - I'm going to wager, however, that NC requires a permit to purchase for each gun. Here's why:

Summary of North Carolina Gun Laws

North Carolina is a shall-issue state with concealed handgun permits issued at the county level by the local sheriff's office.

In order to buy a handgun from a private individual or dealer, the buyer will need either a pistol purchase permit or a concealed handgun permit. Purchase permit applications include a question regarding the reason for acquiring the permit, such as protection or collecting and may take up to 30 days to process. There is no firearms registry in the state. Only residents are allowed to purchase handguns.

North Carolina Concealed Carry Gun Laws: CHP & Reciprocity Map(Last Updated 05/19/2021)

© 2003-2021 Delta Defense, LLC.

Permits to transfer to each of his sons would seem to be required, unless someone knows differently.

Concealed carry permits are a whole different story.

As for Texas, I'll be renewing my LTS on line when the time comes. Pay the fee, await the new piece of plastic. Easy deal. To buy a gun you do the opposite, you give the retailer a piece of plastic and then he hands you the new gun.

 

[blues7]

My 5 year CCH permit in NC expires in late November. Normally, you can't put in your renewal documents earlier than 90 days prior to expiration.

However, interestingly, I received a letter about 10 days ago, (dated from May, oddly enough), stating that the permit would expire in November and to make things easier for the sheriff's office, I should come in as soon as possible so that it won't be delayed.

I went to the sheriff's office with the documents required and filled out and walked out about 10 minutes later.

Since it's only July, I figure I should be able to get the renewal in time.

Meanwhile, I'll do my annual LEOSA qual which expires in early September.

 

[Golphin]

Just to add a update. My new out of state carry concealed permit arrived from Florida on April 22. Not too bad under the circumstances!

As a Floridian I wonder how long it would take for my NY out of state permit. Nothing personal but it almost makes me think maybe Florida should not allow NY citizens to have a Florida permit. I know it is not your fault and I should not be that way but with the money your Governor spends here on our politics that are none of his business it brings out bad feeling for some of us life long Floridian's.

 

[uncleted327]

"full carry" ?
Please define.

Also, do you guys realize that when you say "my county", "my state", etc., that this has no meaning without a Location in your Profile? Just a friendly suggestion ...

Here in Upstate NY some of the counties invented what they call the "Sportsman" category of permit. Don't ask how it is different from a full concealed carry destination, because even the police and county clerks don't know. All it really amounts to is on our permit under category it can say Sportsman instead of Concealed or Premises Only or any number of BS imaginary things. The county in central NY I got my permit from took 10 months, however that was in the middle of another gun crisis so everything was taking forever, same county now is about 3 months. Amendments took a few minutes. You bring in the purchasing paperwork with the guns info and they add it to your permit, print you an updated card and give you a purchase certificate to give to the seller so you can take possession of your new gun. I recently moved one county north and it's completely different again. No more Sportsman Bs, my permit is full concealed carry now, and they give me a certified purchase certificate to carry with me so if I want to buy a gun I can take it right then and there and add it to my permit later instead of having to run back and forth before taking possession. NY is a complicated state, each county imposes its own flavor into the process.

 

[uncleted327]

As a Floridian I wonder how long it would take for my NY out of state permit. Nothing personal but it almost makes me think maybe Florida should not allow NY citizens to have a Florida permit. I know it is not your fault and I should not be that way but with the money your Governor spends here on our politics that are none of his business it brings out bad feeling for some of us life long Floridian's.

There is no such thing as a NY out of state permit. If you aren't a NY resident you don't get a NY permit. NY also doesn't recognize any other states permit. Bottom line if you aren't a NY resident with a NY permit you don't carry in NY.

 

[NYlakesider]

As a Floridian I wonder how long it would take for my NY out of state permit. Nothing personal but it almost makes me think maybe Florida should not allow NY citizens to have a Florida permit. I know it is not your fault and I should not be that way but with the money your Governor spends here on our politics that are none of his business it brings out bad feeling for some of us life long Floridian's.

I understand you!

Just a few years ago the powers that be after some serious prodding have allowed duel residence people to have a gun permit in this state. Hey its a first step!

 

[fatcat3]

Maine. Constitutional carry. No Gov. permission slip required to buy a gun, ammo, or leave class. Remember what you are going though when your anti gun, or REASONABLE gun control neighbors need something. I.E. broke down in the rain, need a car battery jump on a sub zero morn, someone to water their plants while they are on vac. etc. "Not vary Christian" well I for one am tired of turning the other cheek and compromise. Compromise to the new dem. is march in lock step with their thinking or get canceled, loose your job, run out of town on a rail, same for your family, same to anyone that looks like they might defend you or object to what is being done. Oh now you want/need my help...BUGGER OFF!

 

[GypsmJim]

Mine took 10 weeks, but I live in a gun friendly county, well for NY anyway.

NY has 6 months,by law, to give a decision.

Must be a new law.

For me 18 months, my Dad 20 months, the Wife 2 months and my Son 2 days.

Just to add to the story, the county you are in has a lot to do with it, Dad and I were in the process 40+ years ago, and my Son was friends with the LEO that was assigned to do the background checks.

 

[GypsmJim]

Here in Upstate NY some of the counties invented what they call the "Sportsman" category of permit. Don't ask how it is different from a full concealed carry destination, because even the police and county clerks don't know. All it really amounts to is on our permit under category it can say Sportsman instead of Concealed or Premises Only or any number of BS imaginary things. The county in central NY I got my permit from took 10 months, however that was in the middle of another gun crisis so everything was taking forever, same county now is about 3 months. Amendments took a few minutes. You bring in the purchasing paperwork with the guns info and they add it to your permit, print you an updated card and give you a purchase certificate to give to the seller so you can take possession of your new gun. I recently moved one county north and it's completely different again. No more Sportsman Bs, my permit is full concealed carry now, and they give me a certified purchase certificate to carry with me so if I want to buy a gun I can take it right then and there and add it to my permit later instead of having to run back and forth before taking possession. NY is a complicated state, each county imposes its own flavor into the process.

My birth county labeled those permits as "Hunting and Target Shooting Only". It was still a full carry permit, and if stopped you only had to say you were going to or coming from the range or your hunting lease. Unless you had a REAL good reason for "Full Carry" (like owning a business or carrying money for your employer) you didn't get one.

When we moved to a different county and transferred our permits it was upgraded with no hassle at all.