Time Required To Obtain A NC Concealed Carry Permit

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Time Required To Obtain A NC Concealed Carry Permit

Posted: 10/25/2010 2:46:25 PM EDT

I was hoping someone could shed some light on this for me. I applied for my CCP in Northampton county on July 6. I was told 30-45 days to get the permit. I called back in mid August & was told they were still waiting on my back ground check. I called back on September 9 & was told that they were STILL waiting on my back ground check. On October 4, I went back to the sherrif's office & was told that they were still waiting for my back ground check. They then showed me my file & lo & behold they found my back ground check stuck in the back of my folder. I had passed by the way. Well the sherrif's office then entered my information in the computer & told me a few minutes later that everything had gone through. I was told that my permit might be in by that Friday or definitely the next Monday. Well it wasn't ready on that Friday. The Monday after was Columbus day so I figured that was a wash. So I called back on October 18 & was told that it still hadn't come in & I was also told that there is no set time for the permit to come in.. So my question to anybody, is this fairly normal? Everybody that I have talked to with NC & VA CCP's said theirs took roughly 30 days give or take. Is there anyway for me to check on my status to see what the hold up is? This is starting to get a little frustrating.

Posted: 10/25/2010 3:34:18 PM EDT

[#1]

It's been running just under a month in Catawba county.

Posted: 10/25/2010 4:30:52 PM EDT

[#2]

You should call them and inform them that if you do not have it in 24 hours, you will fill an official complaint with the state AG. By law the county has 90 days to either issue you a permit or deny you.

§ 14‑415.15. Issuance or denial of permit.

(a) Except as permitted under subsection (b) of this section, within 90 days after receipt of the items listed in G.S. 14‑415.13 from an applicant, the sheriff shall either issue or deny the permit. The sheriff may conduct any investigation necessary to determine the qualification or competency of the person applying for the permit, including record checks.

(b) Upon presentment to the sheriff of the items required under G.S. 14‑415.13 (a)(1), (2), and (3), the sheriff may issue a temporary permit for a period not to exceed 90 days to a person who the sheriff reasonably believes is in an emergency situation that may constitute a risk of safety to the person, the person's family or property. The applicant may submit proof of a protective order issued under G.S. 50B‑3 for the protection of the applicant as evidence of an emergency situation. The temporary permit may not be renewed and may be revoked by the sheriff without a hearing.

(c) A person's application for a permit shall be denied only if the applicant fails to qualify under the criteria listed in this Article. If the sheriff denies the application for a permit, the sheriff shall, within 90 days, notify the applicant in writing, stating the grounds for denial. An applicant may appeal the denial, revocation, or nonrenewal of a permit by petitioning a district court judge of the district in which the application was filed. The determination by the court, on appeal, shall be upon the facts, the law, and the reasonableness of the sheriff's refusal. The determination by the court shall be final. (1995, c. 398, s. 1; 2005‑343, s. 1.)

Posted: 10/25/2010 5:12:33 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
You should call them and inform them that if you do not have it in 24 hours, you will fill an official complaint with the state AG. By law the county has 90 days to either issue you a permit or deny you.

§ 14‑415.15. Issuance or denial of permit.

(a) Except as permitted under subsection (b) of this section, within 90 days after receipt of the items listed in G.S. 14‑415.13 from an applicant, the sheriff shall either issue or deny the permit. The sheriff may conduct any investigation necessary to determine the qualification or competency of the person applying for the permit, including record checks.

(b) Upon presentment to the sheriff of the items required under G.S. 14‑415.13 (a)(1), (2), and (3), the sheriff may issue a temporary permit for a period not to exceed 90 days to a person who the sheriff reasonably believes is in an emergency situation that may constitute a risk of safety to the person, the person's family or property. The applicant may submit proof of a protective order issued under G.S. 50B‑3 for the protection of the applicant as evidence of an emergency situation. The temporary permit may not be renewed and may be revoked by the sheriff without a hearing.

(c) A person's application for a permit shall be denied only if the applicant fails to qualify under the criteria listed in this Article. If the sheriff denies the application for a permit, the sheriff shall, within 90 days, notify the applicant in writing, stating the grounds for denial. An applicant may appeal the denial, revocation, or nonrenewal of a permit by petitioning a district court judge of the district in which the application was filed. The determination by the court, on appeal, shall be upon the facts, the law, and the reasonableness of the sheriff's refusal. The determination by the court shall be final. (1995, c. 398, s. 1; 2005‑343, s. 1.)

thats a little harsh to just demand it like that. i would at least call them first and inquire as to the reason for the delay, there could have been a problem that can easily be resolved without being a dick

Posted: 10/25/2010 8:11:06 PM EDT

[#4]

Why be nice to a law enforcement entity that is supposed to uphold and follow the law when they are breaking it?

Would you be so understanding if they wrote you a speeding ticket if you werent speeding?

Posted: 10/25/2010 9:27:02 PM EDT

[#5]

I would make an appointment with the sheriff to inquire about the hold up and if he gives you anything short of a permit I'd inform him of the above mentioned law. Depending on how you plan to handle the situation you may want to be very tactful with your words.

Posted: 10/26/2010 5:06:21 AM EDT

[#6]

Just at a month in Wayne County... received mine about 3 weeks ago..

Yep... The limit is 90 days... They have to give you one or deny you by then..

Posted: 10/26/2010 3:47:38 PM EDT

[#7]

+1

Quoted:
I would make an appointment with the sheriff to inquire about the hold up and if he gives you anything short of a permit I'd inform him of the above mentioned law. Depending on how you plan to handle the situation you may want to be very tactful with your words.

It's 90 days to the day hear in Buncombe county.

Posted: 10/26/2010 4:20:22 PM EDT

[#8]

Thanks for the info guys.. I didn't know that NC had 90 days to either deny or issue. I knew VA had that. Good news is that I got my permit today. I called the sherrif & explained very nice that something isn't right that it was taking so long(today was exactly 15 weeks) Well he called me back in about 15 minutes & told me I could pick up my license. So I went int his afternoon & got it. Let's just say that the lady who handles the permits was just a little hot with me. But I was very polite & thanked her for the permit. Man I'm glad this saga is over...

Posted: 10/27/2010 6:36:28 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Thanks for the info guys.. I didn't know that NC had 90 days to either deny or issue. I knew VA had that. Good news is that I got my permit today. I called the sherrif & explained very nice that something isn't right that it was taking so long(today was exactly 15 weeks) Well he called me back in about 15 minutes & told me I could pick up my license. So I went int his afternoon & got it. Let's just say that the lady who handles the permits was just a little hot with me. But I was very polite & thanked her for the permit. Man I'm glad this saga is over...

...for five years.

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