Question about CCW permits... > Washington

Posted: 6/19/2009 4:24:06 PM EDT

I was wondering what county has the quickest permit issuance. I am an Illinois resident who hopes to move to Seattle in the near future and was looking at obtaining an out of state permit while I was there. I figured I would like to be able to carry while I was there. Any suggestions. I have a Florida permit but it is not valid in reciprocity and finding a Utah instructor around here is like trying to find the Holy Grail.

So any suggestions for an out of stater who will be visiting?

Thanks.

Posted: 6/19/2009 4:30:41 PM EDT

[#1]

The same basic question was recently asked.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=15&t=365231

In summary there is no consensus.

Posted: 6/19/2009 4:31:24 PM EDT

[#2]

Bring beer.

I think it is a crap shoot as far as speed goes.

I'd heard Clark County was fast, but it took me almost the full 60 days and I was a 4-month resident at the time.

Posted: 6/19/2009 5:15:48 PM EDT

[#3]

How long will you be in Seattle? Might be easier to pick up a Washington ID card ($20), use ID as evidence of statedom, apply for resident concealed permit... Plus, having the ID card will make it easier for you to buy toys

Posted: 6/19/2009 5:21:34 PM EDT

[#4]

snohomish county had mine in six days same with the wife

Posted: 6/20/2009 11:40:52 AM EDT

[#5]

I believe they pretty much have to do it within 30 days. Pierce County will do within 15-30 days. My firs permit took only 18, my most recent renewal took 10. That's a resident permit though.

Posted: 6/20/2009 12:12:08 PM EDT

[#6]

My resident snohomish county one was in my mailbox four days after i left the office.

Posted: 6/20/2009 12:24:31 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
My resident snohomish county one was in my mailbox four days after i left the office.

What the?.......damn, I guess it pays to have family in government.

Posted: 6/20/2009 11:03:10 PM EDT

[#8]

Nope, actually I got it shortly after my DV charge was dropped.

Posted: 6/20/2009 11:50:22 PM EDT

[#9]

Snohomish County was fast. Initial permit applied for on Monday, in PO box on Thursday.... Many of my out-of-state friends went to the Monroe PD, and the amount of hassle was very low. I'll never forget the fucking-around a friend and I got from KC Sheriff's office, at the Kenmore Precinct. "Oh there's a huge waiting list, we only do it on every third Tuesday, months ending with R, Have to make an APPOINTMENT, etc...." From some deputy dickhead...

Told my buddy: Screw this, we're going downtown. Problem solved, The 30-day wait policy had just started.

T.W.

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