How long did it take to get your carry permit? - The Firearms Forum

gunfreakboy · 09-26-2005, 02:42 PM

It took almost 1 year from the date of application to get my pistol permit and it is only for hunting/target. Next to impossible to get full carry permit right off the bat in NY.

kar298 · 09-26-2005, 02:52 PM

takes about 10 minutes here in PA to get it and most of that time is just filing out different forms

Deputy Dawg · 09-26-2005, 03:04 PM

From the time I mailed all the paper work off and got it back was only about two weeks,wat back in1995 I think.

shooter4 · 09-26-2005, 04:52 PM

Are you drinkin?

I live in PRNJ.

Aint no carry permits here except for lib politicians, judges and of course the local PD.

The unofficial, no permits, but its OK, go to the inner cities.

pickenup · 09-26-2005, 05:21 PM

90 days, the maximum allowed by law.

cec · 09-26-2005, 07:28 PM

About 2 weeks.

Shamrock · 09-26-2005, 07:49 PM

I had to fill out one form, shorter than the "yellow form" to buy a gun. Whole thing took about ten minutes. Live Free or Die.

Hydra Shok · 09-26-2005, 08:35 PM

'Bout 10 minutes in Alabama.

Marlin · 09-26-2005, 10:42 PM

Four months in Mississippi, as outlined in our statute.

Took me 5 minutes in Alabama, when I got my first in 1961. After that until I moved to Mississippi a couple years ago, it was walk in each year, plunk doay the renewal fee and walk out with the renewal.

gunfreakboy · 09-26-2005, 10:49 PM

Thanks for making me feel better Shooter4. I knew it had to be worse somewhere.

henry0reilly · 09-27-2005, 07:26 AM

The first time I applied the city police processed the request in just a couple of days even though I had heard they had been in the habit of dragging the process out quite a bit (the mayor was up for reelection). It took about a month to get it back from the State.

I renewed twice with the Sheriff when I lived out of the city limits and again it was about a month turnaround with the State.

Indiana is a "shall issue" state.

tireman · 09-27-2005, 08:08 AM

about 4 months in ark---wasnt notified of expiration--had to do the whole thing over --plus fees!!!!!!!!!

Country101 · 09-27-2005, 11:54 AM

Took 3 months after they got the paperwoek to get mine here in Arkansas. they've gotta make it in 120 days by law.

Tireman, the state police are supposed to mail you a letter 90 days before it expires. They just miss ya or something?

tireman · 09-27-2005, 12:10 PM

thats what the commander at lr said--must have slipped thru the crack----

Shamus · 09-28-2005, 07:06 PM

As an Ohio resident, 3 weeks. Pennsylvania non-resident 15 minutes.

stetson · 10-01-2005, 07:31 PM

60 days in Maine for ccw.

AZCowboy · 10-01-2005, 08:12 PM

Ya' know, we have carry permit here in AZ... take a class, take the test... permit is issued. (Well, it's almost that easy)

The law went into effect a few years ago... so to make it legal to carry concealed.

But, If'n ya' don't go 'round showin' how proud you are to have a permit... well, many of us have been carryin' for many, MANY years. We just don't advertise it and our pride is keepin' our mouths shut and bein' low profile, unnoticed, "moss" quiet and stealthy!

We also have a few "hammer laws" to get around the need to have a permit. If it's in a holster or scabbard, no matter where it's carried... it's legal, loaded or unloaded.

I read about all them folks gettin' killed by an unloaded gun... I loaded all mine!

The Peoples Republik of Czechlisofornia has so many laws about firearms it's mind bogglin'... and more of them (PRofC folks) is a comin' to AZ every day... PRofC folks are really proud of Boxer and Feinstein... and I'm proud they have 'em!

Now, if we can get them to invite John McCain into San Franscisco... we'll proudly give him up!

AZC
(Scott)

inplanotx · 10-01-2005, 08:26 PM

Well, I lived in Arizona, Tempe to be exact, in the 70's. We could legally carry as long as any portion of the gun or holster could be seen outide your clothing. It was legal to carry in your vehicle as long as it was not under the seat or in the glove box. If it was on the dash, it was legal.

I carried anywhere alchohol was not served, and never had a problem. This was from '74 until '86 when I left

Penfold · 10-10-2005, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunfreakboy

Next to impossible to get full carry permit right off the bat in NY.

Each County in New York state is different. Most rural counties will let you have full carry right off the bat. In urban counties and NYC, it is almost impossible unless you are a politician or prominent businessman. Even ex-military have trouble getting permits.

N.Y. Gun Permit Rules Open To Interpretation

berto64 · 10-10-2005, 11:19 PM

IPT,

I was in Gila Bend from '71 up to '80 and then in Phoenix from then to '99 when I left and never looked in the mirror.

My chapter of the Dirty Dozen were the first club members to get ours. (Those of us who were non-felons, that is) It really got the Police attention when all those fingerprints came thru for the background checks. HaHa.

My AZ permit was still valid when I moved to Idaho so it went pretty easy with the local Sheriff up here. All within a month if I remember correctly.

raveneap · 10-11-2005, 01:25 PM

Just over 6 weeks.

45Smashemflat · 10-11-2005, 05:43 PM

Takes about 10 minutes to fill out and fingerprint the card in GA. Then about 2-4 weeks to get it back from probate court. Georgia is Shall Issue. I've found that most law enforcement do not know the laws or the rules for permit carriers. I've been told "it doesn't let you do any more than not having a permit does." I've also been told "they don't issue those anymore." I've had my permit for years and generally never let on that I am carrying - tip of the hat to AZ up there. I also keep a certified copy of the actual Ga statutes in my glove box, not sure what good it would do. I keep a permit updated just to save the background check charges.

Deputy Dawg · 10-11-2005, 05:48 PM

I feel for you it is not that way here in Texas, all of the Law Enforcement people that I know, know the Law.You should not get hassled in Texas, I at least i would hope not.

09-26-2005, 02:42 PM	#1
gunfreakboy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Buffalo, N.Y. Posts: 338	How long did it take to get your carry permit? It took almost 1 year from the date of application to get my pistol permit and it is only for hunting/target. Next to impossible to get full carry permit right off the bat in NY. -->

09-26-2005, 02:52 PM	#2
kar298 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: johnstown, pa Posts: 180	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? takes about 10 minutes here in PA to get it and most of that time is just filing out different forms

09-26-2005, 03:04 PM	#3
Deputy Dawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 2,234	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? From the time I mailed all the paper work off and got it back was only about two weeks,wat back in1995 I think. __________________ LOCK and LOAD................................... GOD, GUNS,GUTS the three that keep us FREE!!!!

09-26-2005, 04:52 PM	#4
shooter4 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: PRNJ Posts: 272	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? Are you drinkin? I live in PRNJ. Aint no carry permits here except for lib politicians, judges and of course the local PD. The unofficial, no permits, but its OK, go to the inner cities.

09-26-2005, 05:21 PM	#5
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? 90 days, the maximum allowed by law. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

09-26-2005, 07:28 PM	#6
cec Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 501	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? About 2 weeks.

09-26-2005, 07:49 PM	#7
Shamrock Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northeast Posts: 24	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? I had to fill out one form, shorter than the "yellow form" to buy a gun. Whole thing took about ten minutes. Live Free or Die.

09-26-2005, 08:35 PM	#8
Hydra Shok Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chasing my Seven Year Old Posts: 724	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? 'Bout 10 minutes in Alabama. __________________ If you can't impress them with intelligence, baffle them with BS American by birth, Southern by the grace of God Do unto others before they do unto you "Most importantly, when the time comes to pull the trigger, shoot to kill." ~ Robert H. Boatman Glock 17, 19, 26 Kel Tec 3AT

09-26-2005, 10:42 PM	#9
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? Four months in Mississippi, as outlined in our statute. Took me 5 minutes in Alabama, when I got my first in 1961. After that until I moved to Mississippi a couple years ago, it was walk in each year, plunk doay the renewal fee and walk out with the renewal. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

09-26-2005, 10:49 PM	#10
gunfreakboy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Buffalo, N.Y. Posts: 338	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? Thanks for making me feel better Shooter4. I knew it had to be worse somewhere.

09-27-2005, 07:26 AM	#11
henry0reilly Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 553	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? The first time I applied the city police processed the request in just a couple of days even though I had heard they had been in the habit of dragging the process out quite a bit (the mayor was up for reelection). It took about a month to get it back from the State. I renewed twice with the Sheriff when I lived out of the city limits and again it was about a month turnaround with the State. Indiana is a "shall issue" state. __________________ The only Thing necessary for Evil to Triumph is that Good Men do Nothing. Recruit someone for the NRA today!

09-27-2005, 08:08 AM	#12
tireman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: northeast arkansas Posts: 307	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? about 4 months in ark---wasnt notified of expiration--had to do the whole thing over --plus fees!!!!!!!!!

09-27-2005, 11:54 AM	#13
Country101 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dardanelle, AR Contributor Posts: 2,045	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? Took 3 months after they got the paperwoek to get mine here in Arkansas. they've gotta make it in 120 days by law. Tireman, the state police are supposed to mail you a letter 90 days before it expires. They just miss ya or something? __________________ Gainfully employed= shooting somebody elses bullets and getting paid for it Country101

09-27-2005, 12:10 PM	#14
tireman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: northeast arkansas Posts: 307	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? thats what the commander at lr said--must have slipped thru the crack----

09-28-2005, 07:06 PM	#15
Shamus V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ohio But will move for work! Posts: 67	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? As an Ohio resident, 3 weeks. Pennsylvania non-resident 15 minutes. __________________ Rich

10-01-2005, 07:31 PM	#16
stetson V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 198	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? 60 days in Maine for ccw.

10-01-2005, 08:12 PM	#17
AZCowboy Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 29	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? Ya' know, we have carry permit here in AZ... take a class, take the test... permit is issued. (Well, it's almost that easy) The law went into effect a few years ago... so to make it legal to carry concealed. But, If'n ya' don't go 'round showin' how proud you are to have a permit... well, many of us have been carryin' for many, MANY years. We just don't advertise it and our pride is keepin' our mouths shut and bein' low profile, unnoticed, "moss" quiet and stealthy! We also have a few "hammer laws" to get around the need to have a permit. If it's in a holster or scabbard, no matter where it's carried... it's legal, loaded or unloaded. I read about all them folks gettin' killed by an unloaded gun... I loaded all mine! The Peoples Republik of Czechlisofornia has so many laws about firearms it's mind bogglin'... and more of them (PRofC folks) is a comin' to AZ every day... PRofC folks are really proud of Boxer and Feinstein... and I'm proud they have 'em! Now, if we can get them to invite John McCain into San Franscisco... we'll proudly give him up! AZC (Scott)

10-01-2005, 08:26 PM	#18
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? Well, I lived in Arizona, Tempe to be exact, in the 70's. We could legally carry as long as any portion of the gun or holster could be seen outide your clothing. It was legal to carry in your vehicle as long as it was not under the seat or in the glove box. If it was on the dash, it was legal. I carried anywhere alchohol was not served, and never had a problem. This was from '74 until '86 when I left __________________

10-10-2005, 11:19 PM	#20
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,394	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? IPT, I was in Gila Bend from '71 up to '80 and then in Phoenix from then to '99 when I left and never looked in the mirror. My chapter of the Dirty Dozen were the first club members to get ours. (Those of us who were non-felons, that is) It really got the Police attention when all those fingerprints came thru for the background checks. HaHa. My AZ permit was still valid when I moved to Idaho so it went pretty easy with the local Sheriff up here. All within a month if I remember correctly. __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

10-11-2005, 01:25 PM	#21
raveneap V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 216	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? Just over 6 weeks. __________________ ... ed ... MAINE - The Way Life Should be ... NRA/C&R

10-11-2005, 05:43 PM	#22
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? Takes about 10 minutes to fill out and fingerprint the card in GA. Then about 2-4 weeks to get it back from probate court. Georgia is Shall Issue. I've found that most law enforcement do not know the laws or the rules for permit carriers. I've been told "it doesn't let you do any more than not having a permit does." I've also been told "they don't issue those anymore." I've had my permit for years and generally never let on that I am carrying - tip of the hat to AZ up there. I also keep a certified copy of the actual Ga statutes in my glove box, not sure what good it would do. I keep a permit updated just to save the background check charges.

10-11-2005, 05:48 PM	#23
Deputy Dawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 2,234	Re: How long did it take to get your carry permit? I feel for you it is not that way here in Texas, all of the Law Enforcement people that I know, know the Law.You should not get hassled in Texas, I at least i would hope not. __________________ LOCK and LOAD................................... GOD, GUNS,GUTS the three that keep us FREE!!!! Last edited by Deputy Dawg; 10-11-2005 at 05:54 PM..