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Posted: 3/24/2020 7:00:56 PM EDT
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Quoted: My CCW expires in July, I haven't received any renewal paperwork. Should I worry? If I should what do I need to do? Around here, we just go to the DMV and renew, and it takes all of about 20 minutes. You might call ahead, tell them when it expires, and ask when you can come and renew. I think you can renew as much as 90 days prior to expiration. However, I am certain they will not let you do it over a year before expiring. I tried that once, didn't work. |
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Posted: 3/24/2020 9:26:52 PM EDT
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Quoted: My CCW expires in July, I haven't received any renewal paperwork. Should I worry? If I should what do I need to do?  Democrat Nikki Fried, Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture & Consumer Services, is in charge of processing the state's concealed carry permit applications. She has announced through a press release that her office is halting the processing of all conceal carry permit applications through at least April 19 due to the Chinese coronavirus pandemic. Acceptance of New Concealed Weapons License Applications Delayed During COVID-19 Mar 20, 2020 Tallahassee, Fla. To minimize exposure to COVID-19 and help protect visitors and employees, the Governor has recommended state offices be temporarily closed to the public from Thursday, March 19th through Sunday, April 19th. As a result, FDACS Division of Licensing regional office personnel will not be available to fingerprint license applicants. Local law enforcement agencies and tax collector offices across Florida have likewise begun to temporarily suspend fingerprinting services. Therefore, first-time concealed weapons license (CWL) applicants will be unable to obtain electronic or hard card fingerprinting services from any of the means authorized by section 790.06(5)(c), Florida Statutes. As a reminder, fingerprints submitted from any source other than official law enforcement, tax collector offices, or FDACS Division of Licensing offices cannot be accepted under 790.06(5)(c), Florida Statutes. To prevent unnecessary financial burdens and frustration to CWL applicants who would be unable to be approved due to the unavailability of fingerprinting services, acceptance of online or in-person initial CWL applications beginning Monday, March 23, 2020 will be delayed. Per Commissioner Nikki Fried's emergency order 2020-004, expiring concealed weapons licenses and security officer licenses will be automatically extended an additional thirty (30) days at this time. Renewals/Security Officers: The Division of Licensing will continue accepting online and mailed CWL renewal applications and all Chapter 493 security officer applications as usual. If applicants have questions, they may contact the FDACS Division of Licensing at (850) 245-5691 or [email protected]. Division of Licensing personnel will remain available to answer questions by telephone or email. Florida Carry is challenging the move. Why? Because a right delayed is a right denied. They're calling on Governor Ron DeSantis to waive the fingerprinting requirement or, short of that, temporarily make Florida a constitutional carry state during the emergency.  Courtesy - Email blast from Florida Carry, March 23, 2020. TTAG Article No word from Marion Hammer or the NRA on this issue. Since Florida has no Unrestricted Method of Carry like other states. It is a CCW or nothing. We don't have unrestricted non permit required Open Carry. Hell, Open Carry is illegal except for when you're on your property or actively hunting, fishing, or camping. If you're just going about your day like let's say to Publix to get baby formula. Nope, you can't legally open carry and if you don't have a CCW pemrit, you can't legally conceal carry either. |
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Posted: 3/24/2020 11:55:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You won't get any paperwork. https://cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Florida-concealed-carry-license-courtesy-legallyarmed.com_.jpg Democrat Nikki Fried, Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture & Consumer Services, is in charge of processing the state's concealed carry permit applications. She has announced through a press release that her office is halting the processing of all conceal carry permit applications through at least April 19 due to the Chinese coronavirus pandemic. I am in Nassau County. We can just go to the DMV and renew if we want. Is it different elsewhere in FL? I understand the current situation would halt processing of new applications, but I'm not understanding how it halts renewals. Help me out. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 12:54:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You won't get any paperwork. https://cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Florida-concealed-carry-license-courtesy-legallyarmed.com_.jpg Democrat Nikki Fried, Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture & Consumer Services, is in charge of processing the state's concealed carry permit applications. She has announced through a press release that her office is halting the processing of all conceal carry permit applications through at least April 19 due to the Chinese coronavirus pandemic. Florida Carry is challenging the move. Why? Because a right delayed is a right denied. They're calling on Governor Ron DeSantis to waive the fingerprinting requirement or, short of that, temporarily make Florida a constitutional carry state during the emergency. https://cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1101.jpg Courtesy - Email blast from Florida Carry, March 23, 2020. TTAG Article No word from Marion Hammer or the NRA on this issue. Since Florida has no Unrestricted Method of Carry like other states. It is a CCW or nothing. We don't have unrestricted non permit required Open Carry. Hell, Open Carry is illegal except for when you're on your property or actively hunting, fishing, or camping. If you're just going about your day like let's say to Publix to get baby formula. Nope, you can't legally open carry and if you don't have a CCW pemrit, you can't legally conceal carry either. I have emailed and tried to call Desantis and ask that he wave the waiting period to buy a firearm during this state of emergency also, and I called Florida Carry and asked if they could help contact the Governor. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 6:52:58 AM EDT
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Local DMV is closed of course...
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Posted: 3/25/2020 7:11:01 AM EDT
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@GaryM
Once they open back up go to the one on 19. 29399 U.S. Highway 19 N., Clearwater. Make an appointment a head of time. I just did mine 2 weeks ago, it took longer to park then to get my renewal permit. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 7:59:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am in Nassau County. We can just go to the DMV and renew if we want. Is it different elsewhere in FL? I understand the current situation would halt processing of new applications, but I'm not understanding how it halts renewals. Help me out. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You won't get any paperwork. https://cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Florida-concealed-carry-license-courtesy-legallyarmed.com_.jpg Democrat Nikki Fried, Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture & Consumer Services, is in charge of processing the state's concealed carry permit applications. She has announced through a press release that her office is halting the processing of all conceal carry permit applications through at least April 19 due to the Chinese coronavirus pandemic. I am in Nassau County. We can just go to the DMV and renew if we want. Is it different elsewhere in FL? I understand the current situation would halt processing of new applications, but I'm not understanding how it halts renewals. Help me out. the offices are CLOSED, some have been for near a week now. ymmv. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 8:52:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Local DMV is closed of course... I like what Florida carry is doing asking the Governor to suspend open carry and concealed carry enforcement during a state of emergency, I'm hoping that that they also include waving the wait time/cool off period after purchasing a firearm. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 9:08:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like what Florida carry is doing asking the Governor to suspend open carry and concealed carry enforcement during a state of emergency, I'm hoping that that they also include waving the wait time/cool off period after purchasing a firearm. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Local DMV is closed of course... I like what Florida carry is doing asking the Governor to suspend open carry and concealed carry enforcement during a state of emergency, I'm hoping that that they also include waving the wait time/cool off period after purchasing a firearm. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 1:31:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like what Florida carry is doing asking the Governor to suspend open carry and concealed carry enforcement during a state of emergency, I'm hoping that that they also include waving the wait time/cool off period after purchasing a firearm. Nice idea, but it will never happen. He would receive way too much flak for even suggesting it. Too many have acquired a taste for feel good 'gun control' that achieves nothing else. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 2:28:51 PM EDT
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Tried using the online renewal? May be a longshot
https://cwrex.freshfromflorida.com/ |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 10:13:01 AM EDT
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Somewhat of a thread hijack.
I need to get fingerprinted so I can apply by mail for my CCW (NOT renewal, first time). Can I use a Silencershop Kiosk for this if I can't get a police/sheriff department to do it right now? |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 2:08:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Somewhat of a thread hijack. I need to get fingerprinted so I can apply by mail for my CCW (NOT renewal, first time). Can I use a Silencershop Kiosk for this if I can't get a police/sheriff department to do it right now? I have a kiosk and as far as I know none of that 'personal information' can be used outside of the SS system, aside from NFA Branch receiving it, of course. Maybe a shop near you can do some ink rolled ones for you. I keep FD-258 cards and ink here, but have never tried it. The kiosk eliminated the need to do it. |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 5:42:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: DeSantis in my opinion will do no such thing. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Local DMV is closed of course... I like what Florida carry is doing asking the Governor to suspend open carry and concealed carry enforcement during a state of emergency, I'm hoping that that they also include waving the wait time/cool off period after purchasing a firearm. OMG they be blood in the streets. |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 9:03:24 PM EDT
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Department of AG issued a bulletin to Law Enforcement that CWPs were extended 30 days past expiration dont remember if it is plus 30 during state if emergency till it ends but the idea is its obvious you can't renew so its a quick fix.
For a Florida CWP you have to have fingerprints taken by a law enforcement agency if you are using a hard card according to the website dont think that has always been the case but it is now and that aint gonna happen till this shit is over with. |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 10:08:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Department of AG issued a bulletin to Law Enforcement that CWPs were extended 30 days past expiration dont remember if it is plus 30 during state if emergency till it ends but the idea is its obvious you can't renew so its a quick fix. For a Florida CWP you have to have fingerprints taken by a law enforcement agency if you are using a hard card according to the website dont think that has always been the case but it is now and that aint gonna happen till this shit is over with. Great info, especially that last bit about prints by LE only. |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 11:37:27 PM EDT
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Mine expires in June and I just got the paper work in the mail on March 21st.You will be about a month behind me. I would not be worried at this time . And I think they are giving you an extra month past the expire date because of the virus.
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Posted: 3/27/2020 2:27:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Department of AG issued a bulletin to Law Enforcement that CWPs were extended 30 days past expiration dont remember if it is plus 30 during state if emergency till it ends but the idea is its obvious you can't renew so its a quick fix. For a Florida CWP you have to have fingerprints taken by a law enforcement agency if you are using a hard card according to the website dont think that has always been the case but it is now and that aint gonna happen till this shit is over with. |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 2:28:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a kiosk and as far as I know none of that 'personal information' can be used outside of the SS system, aside from NFA Branch receiving it, of course. Maybe a shop near you can do some ink rolled ones for you. I keep FD-258 cards and ink here, but have never tried it. The kiosk eliminated the need to do it. Feel free to PM me if you don't want anything out in the open. |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 3:49:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you near Tampa? Feel free to PM me if you don't want anything out in the open. No, I'm in Yulee, FL, North of Jax. |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 4:50:12 PM EDT
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Guess I will watch for a renewal notice and if not then get in line first thing on the morning of April 19th.
I swear, I thought it would take some sort of unprecedented disaster for things to get this fucked up but yet here we are. |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 9:45:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Guess I will watch for a renewal notice and if not then get in line first thing on the morning of April 19th. I swear, I thought it would take some sort of unprecedented disaster for things to get this fucked up but yet here we are. It doesn't take much. I suppose the good news is that if it gets bad enough none of us will need to renew our carry license 
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Posted: 4/2/2020 9:57:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Tried using the online renewal? May be a longshot https://cwrex.freshfromflorida.com/ Quote HistoryQuoted: Tried using the online renewal? May be a longshot https://cwrex.freshfromflorida.com/ This makes it sound like that is no longer an option: Florida shuts down online concealed-weapon license app Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has shut down the online app for a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License, (CWFL). There’s no reason given for the unusual move, other than a brief note: “Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) precautions, you will not be able to apply online for a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License.” Instead, applicants are told they can download the CWFL application and mail it to Fried’s department. Now I’m certainly not an epidemiologist, but lately I’ve read enough about the coronavirus to understand it lives on the surfaces of things, like paper envelopes or paper CWFL applications. I haven’t yet heard that the virus can be transmitted online so, to me, Fried’s thinking is a bit backwards. I could understand — in an abundance of caution — cancelling paper CWFL applications to safeguard her employees, but certainly not the online app, right? This makes no sense from an antivirus perspective. However, it makes perfect sense from an anti-gun perspective. In my humble opinion, Fried wants to slow down the CWFL application process because it’s one facet of her office she’s never supported. She is decidedly anti-gun. Online apps are much faster than snail mail, and she knows this. Shame on you, Commissioner Fried. Your actions and the reasons behind them are blatantly obvious. I hope Gov. Ron DeSantis holds you accountable. Fried’s office did not immediately return calls seeking comment for this column. |
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Posted: 4/2/2020 10:45:15 AM EDT
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Low hanging fruit.
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Posted: 4/2/2020 11:49:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Somewhat of a thread hijack. I need to get fingerprinted so I can apply by mail for my CCW (NOT renewal, first time). Can I use a Silencershop Kiosk for this if I can't get a police/sheriff department to do it right now? I just got fingerprinted for some NFA stuff at a local place that does it. Not electronic like at the state offices... They will accept those as far as I know with a mailed in application. Where about in FL are you? |
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Posted: 4/2/2020 5:27:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Great info, especially that last bit about prints by LE only. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Department of AG issued a bulletin to Law Enforcement that CWPs were extended 30 days past expiration dont remember if it is plus 30 during state if emergency till it ends but the idea is its obvious you can't renew so its a quick fix. For a Florida CWP you have to have fingerprints taken by a law enforcement agency if you are using a hard card according to the website dont think that has always been the case but it is now and that aint gonna happen till this shit is over with. Great info, especially that last bit about prints by LE only. It has been a while since I paid any mind to this stuff but, I think there was a calander limit on how old the prints could be, or it may have been the picture? Can't remember but it was stated some where in the package of paperwork. |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 1:50:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just got fingerprinted for some NFA stuff at a local place that does it. Not electronic like at the state offices... They will accept those as far as I know with a mailed in application. Where about in FL are you? |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 7:02:21 AM EDT
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The article mentioned above seems to refer to new applications only. I just googled " fresh from florida ccw renewal " and it appears that the page is still up for renewals , although you will need the tracking number from the renewal card you were mailed. This is exactly how I renewed mine last time and it was very fast.
https://cwrex.freshfromflorida.com/apply/LicenseFind.aspx |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 1:11:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm in the Tampa Bay area I'm down in the Fort Lauderdale area... I googled fingerprinting services near me and went from there.. |
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Posted: 4/9/2020 11:40:53 AM EDT
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I just received my renewal application in the mail. It lists a web address you can renew online. You will need the renewal letter, there are a couple of numbers you will need from it. Tracking and license numbers. You will also need an appropriate passport type photo. (Cell phone and a basic photo editor to get it to the right size). I think it took me less than 20 minutes for the whole thing.
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Posted: 4/18/2020 6:14:48 AM EDT
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Check with your local DMV, I live in Pinellas County and you can do everything through our North County DMV, the renewal process is easy
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Posted: 4/18/2020 1:14:49 PM EDT
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Well that went well. Received my renewal paperwork in the mail on the 19th (18th?) promptly went online and did the needful and today my new permit arrived in the mail. I am safe for another 7 years!
Actually rather impressed at how fast it all went. |
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Posted: 4/22/2020 8:14:05 PM EDT
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@GaryM
Quote HistoryQuoted: Well that went well. Received my renewal paperwork in the mail on the 19th (18th?) promptly went online and did the needful and today my new permit arrived in the mail. I am safe for another 7 years! Actually rather impressed at how fast it all went. I'm in the same boat as you were. My CCW expires on 5/5. You received your renewal letter in the mail on the expiration date? I still have not received mine. |
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Posted: 4/22/2020 8:47:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @GaryM I'm in the same boat as you were. My CCW expires on 5/5. You received your renewal letter in the mail on the expiration date? I still have not received mine. Mine was set to expire this coming July. I think the letters are supposed to go out 6 months before expiration. You might be able to renew at the DMV or whatever office but I think you are going to need to make a few phone calls. @lestat77 |
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Posted: 4/24/2020 8:28:29 AM EDT
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I never received a renewal notice because I moved and my mailing address was never updated.
This might be helpful for some: https://www.fdacs.gov/ I used the live chat found all the way on the bottom of the page. I asked for my Tracking number (found on the renewal notice that I didn't get, see above) Chat agent needed my DOB, license number, and the address they have on file. Agent located the Tracking number and gave it to me. Use all that info and Renew here (as already posted): https://cwrex.freshfromflorida.com/apply/LicenseFind.aspx |
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Posted: 4/25/2020 9:40:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Guess I will watch for a renewal notice and if not then get in line first thing on the morning of April 19th. I swear, I thought it would take some sort of unprecedented disaster for things to get this fucked up but yet here we are. Considering that you did get your CCW permit it actually only takes just takes one anti-gun democrat to be in charge of CCW to fuck things up.  |
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Posted: 4/25/2020 10:08:33 PM EDT
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As others mentioned above, the renewal website was really easy. Also you can use a free passport photo app on your smartphone to upload a updated picture of yourself. Save yourself a few bucks from going somewhere to get it taken. Submitted my renewal on Monday and it came today in the mail.
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Posted: 4/28/2020 5:29:23 PM EDT
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Marian hammer chimed in today:
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody sent a letter to Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried asking her to stop delaying the processing of Concealed Weapons & Firearms License applications. Warned she is opening Fl to a lawsuit I think those that have been disenfranchised of their rights need to sue Fried in a class action. |
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