dave_in_delaware
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OK, OK. I know I've been against some of the "requirements" we need to satisfy just to get a CCDW License, but since the process isn't going to change (and could get worse in the future), and the benefits are greater, I've decided to go ahead and get my CCDW. This isn't to say I'll be giving up OC, but a CCDW just adds to the "options" I have, and will allow me to get a LTCF in PA, too.... I did have to dip into my AR-15 savings funds, but first thing's first!
I started the process last week. And before the month's end I should have everything I need (including the course) completed anddropped off to the Prothonotary's office.
Here's my timeline, which will be updated as things get done:
07/27/08: Had "basic training" which applies towardsguncourse requirements
08/07/08:News Journaladapplication filled out,returned,paid for, and verified.
08/07/08: Fingerprints scheduled for 08/26 (2.5 week wait isn't too bad).
08/07/08: began filling out CCDW application. Will add "reasons" later.
08/08/08: Gun Permit ad ran in The News Journal
08/09/08: 1st Reference completed
08/14/08: 2nd Reference completed
08/17/08: 3rd Reference completed
08/20/08: received Affidavit of Publication of Gun Permit ad
08/21/08: 4th Reference completed
08/22/08: 5th reference completed, application finished and notarized
08/24/08: CCDW Gun Course completed and training certificate notarized
08/25/08: Gun Course cert received, photos taken and printed, all docs photocopied (and scanned)
08/26/09: Fingerprints taken, complete CCDW package handed in to Prothonotary
I was told 30-90 days to process and receive my License (assuming my DIY photos are acceptable).
I can't WAIT!!!! :celebrate
UPDATE:
I've been checking the mail religiously looking for my approval letter for the past few weeks. Someone who applied BEFORE me already got his. What's the holdup?
UPDATE:
10/15/08: Got a call from the AG's Office. They want to interview me tomorrow :shock:
10/16/08: 9:00am, AG Interview pertaining to my CCDW License application
If I don't post here later tomorrow, come bail me out of jail.
UPDATE:
10/16/08: 10:00am: Back from AG Interview. It all went fine I suppose, because he's going to submit my app as soon as I drop off better photos for him.
10/16/08: Got 2 passport photos taken after work. Will drop them off tomorrow.
10/17/08: 8:30am, dropped my photos off right into the hands of my Interviewer.
UPDATE:
10/29/08: Received AG's letter: DENIED.
UPDATE:
11/22/08: Received Court's letter: DENIED.
It wasn't really a surprise after my AG's letter, but it still hurts and makes me feel... like a criminal.
OK, OK. I know I've been against some of the "requirements" we need to satisfy just to get a CCDW License, but since the process isn't going to change (and could get worse in the future), and the benefits are greater, I've decided to go ahead and get my CCDW. This isn't to say I'll be giving up OC, but a CCDW just adds to the "options" I have, and will allow me to get a LTCF in PA, too.... I did have to dip into my AR-15 savings funds, but first thing's first!
I started the process last week. And before the month's end I should have everything I need (including the course) completed anddropped off to the Prothonotary's office.
Here's my timeline, which will be updated as things get done:
07/27/08: Had "basic training" which applies towardsguncourse requirements
08/07/08:News Journaladapplication filled out,returned,paid for, and verified.
08/07/08: Fingerprints scheduled for 08/26 (2.5 week wait isn't too bad).
08/07/08: began filling out CCDW application. Will add "reasons" later.
08/08/08: Gun Permit ad ran in The News Journal
08/09/08: 1st Reference completed
08/14/08: 2nd Reference completed
08/17/08: 3rd Reference completed
08/20/08: received Affidavit of Publication of Gun Permit ad
08/21/08: 4th Reference completed
08/22/08: 5th reference completed, application finished and notarized
08/24/08: CCDW Gun Course completed and training certificate notarized
08/25/08: Gun Course cert received, photos taken and printed, all docs photocopied (and scanned)
08/26/09: Fingerprints taken, complete CCDW package handed in to Prothonotary
I was told 30-90 days to process and receive my License (assuming my DIY photos are acceptable).
I can't WAIT!!!! :celebrate
UPDATE:
I've been checking the mail religiously looking for my approval letter for the past few weeks. Someone who applied BEFORE me already got his. What's the holdup?
UPDATE:
10/15/08: Got a call from the AG's Office. They want to interview me tomorrow :shock:
10/16/08: 9:00am, AG Interview pertaining to my CCDW License application
If I don't post here later tomorrow, come bail me out of jail.
UPDATE:
10/16/08: 10:00am: Back from AG Interview. It all went fine I suppose, because he's going to submit my app as soon as I drop off better photos for him.
10/16/08: Got 2 passport photos taken after work. Will drop them off tomorrow.
10/17/08: 8:30am, dropped my photos off right into the hands of my Interviewer.
UPDATE:
10/29/08: Received AG's letter: DENIED.
UPDATE:
11/22/08: Received Court's letter: DENIED.
It wasn't really a surprise after my AG's letter, but it still hurts and makes me feel... like a criminal.