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[drtom355]

My OC CCW Experience

I thought I would share my timetable to give some people hope. I had heard that if you had your 1st appointment that you most likely would get bumped up to a newer date. I did not find that to be true in my case, so I took a little more aggressive approach.

• September 2016 made my initial appointment online, was given a date in February 2017
• November 8 fulfilled my CCW training and live scan, I was completely confident I would get my permit
• November 14, 2016 I called CCW office in OC and asked if anyone had a cancellation, the timing was perfect, the person on the phone told me someone had just canceled for the next day and if I could come in at 8 AM.
• November 15, 2016 I had my 1st interview
• January 26, 2017 my life scan was back at the OC Sheriff's office
• February 7, 2017 my file was signed off for my permit
• and then here's where it kind of went wild, the CCW office had issues with sending out emails to make appointments for people's final interview
• March 9, 2017 I called the CCW office to get a status on my file, they told me the dates that I put into this timeline and apologize for not getting out an appointment to me, In fact the lady indicated that I had missed my appointment, but not just me quite a few other people and they were backlogged with rescheduling people
• then the kind lady told me that it will take up to two weeks for them to schedule my appointment She said my permit is already done and I just have to come in and pick it up but I can't do that until they give me that appointment

[alphanumericone]

• November 8 fulfilled my CCW training and live scan, I was completely confident I would get my permit
• January 26, 2017 my life scan was back at the OC Sheriff's office
• February 7, 2017 my file was signed off for my permit

This is encouraging. Only 11 weeks for livescan! I'd been hearing anything from 16 weeks to 5 or 6 months!

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[MisoMan]

Just received my conditional approval! Thanks everyone for the feedback and telling me to stay patient!

5/27/16 request for appointment
9/29/16 initial interview, followed by live scan and residence check a few days later.
3/15/17 conditional approval

Now I need to take the CCW course ��

[Albs]

Updated timeline.

Timeline:
Renewal application sent via email: 2/7/17
Email stating good cause wasn't sufficient: 2/20/17
Emailed updated good cause: 3/7/17
Received emailed stating my file was submitted for review: 3/13/17
Received conditional approval: 3/15/17

Huge shout out to Grantar for helping me with my good cause.

[ngbranden]

i agree getting your training speeds up the process

this will do it. don't wait to hear back just get your training and send it in.

[Browneye]

Updated timeline.

Timeline:
Renewal application sent via email: 2/7/17
Email stating good cause wasn't sufficient: 2/20/17
Emailed updated good cause: 3/7/17
Received emailed stating my file was submitted for review: 3/13/17
Received conditional approval: 3/15/17

Huge shout out to Grantar for helping me with my good cause.

He's a good guy.

[Siglo4]

Posted January 8, 2017: I moved to SoCal from Seattle in May 2015. In WA state, the process by law takes no more than 30 days. I have had a concealed carry license for nearly 30 years. WA state is "Shall Issue". In the (optional) reason box on the application, I put "Because". I had no idea that the process here was so ****ed.

I requested an interview in April. In July, I was told my interview was November 3. Ridiculous!

November 3, I was told my application would likely be denied because my good cause basically only included self defense reasons. The interviewer told me OC was now requiring demonstrable threats or regular (provable) needs to carry large sums of money. I asked him if the 20+ people in the waiting room were all business people who regularly carry large sums of money and he said he doubted it and a lot of them would be refused too. He said I could put my application in and hope his sergeant would approve it, but he advised me NOT to get the livescan because if it was denied, then I would have a denial on my record and that would mean I would likely never get a permit. I told him to please put it through and let's see what happens. I was so pissed! I couldn't believe that I have carried for 30 years and now CA was going to deny me my Constitutional right.

Well, a few days ago, I got my conditional approval letter telling me to go get my livescan!!

March 15 I got my conditional approval saying go get my training!

Anyone know how long I can go before getting my training? It may be May before I can get it because of business travel. Is there a deadline where you have to start all over again? I don't want to screw this all up by waiting too long. Realistically, I could get my training done before I leave town, but it would be incredibly difficult to set aside the required time and mindset. Thanks for any help!

[artb]

March 15 I got my conditional approval saying go get my training!

Anyone know how long I can go before getting my training? It may be May before I can get it because of business travel. Is there a deadline where you have to start all over again? I don't want to screw this all up by waiting too long. Realistically, I could get my training done before I leave town, but it would be incredibly difficult to set aside the required time and mindset. Thanks for any help!

You are obviously doing things all wrong.
In Kalifornia you are supposed to cowtow to the liberal wackos and beg for approval.
Now you have upset the applecart and nobody will know what to do. ....

Nice work. ..

[Siglo4]

Yeah, I was hesitant to get my LiveScan based on what the sheriff told me, then I was hesitant to get my training in advance. Now, life is getting in the way.

I like Washington: you ask for it and they HAVE to give it to you within 30 days (unless you are a felon, etc.). I like the idea of some training being required, but nearly a year to be able to exercise a Constitutional right? WTF?!!?

[artb]

Yeah, I was hesitant to get my LiveScan based on what the sheriff told me, then I was hesitant to get my training in advance. Now, life is getting in the way.

I like Washington: you ask for it and they HAVE to give it to you within 30 days (unless you are a felon, etc.). I like the idea of some training being required, but nearly a year to be able to exercise a Constitutional right? WTF?!!?

"Is there a deadline where you have to start all over again?"

To answer your question, I don't know of a deadline, but I would talk with the OC Sheriff's office to be sure.
Good luck to you.

[Browneye]

March 15 I got my conditional approval saying go get my training!

Anyone know how long I can go before getting my training? It may be May before I can get it because of business travel. Is there a deadline where you have to start all over again? I don't want to screw this all up by waiting too long. Realistically, I could get my training done before I leave town, but it would be incredibly difficult to set aside the required time and mindset. Thanks for any help!

Safeinsight.net is all online. Do the range qualifying when you get back in town - painless.

Yes, I'm biased. Mike is my oldest daughter's husband.
And he's a good guy!

[Doheny]

March 15 I got my conditional approval saying go get my training!

Anyone know how long I can go before getting my training? It may be May before I can get it because of business travel. Is there a deadline where you have to start all over again? I don't want to screw this all up by waiting too long. Realistically, I could get my training done before I leave town, but it would be incredibly difficult to set aside the required time and mindset. Thanks for any help!

You'll be fine if you have to wait. They may ping you and ask if you're still interested or remind you. You can tell them then you're on business travel or you can send them a note ahead of time.

[Siglo4]

Thanks guys!

I'm trying to decide between Greg Block (quick, to the point, but almost two hour drive for me - twice), Ben Hansen (one very long day), and Safe Insight (mostly online so it's at my pace).

I actually am leaning Safe Insight. Is it all online and then how much time at the range?


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[bigbob76]

Something to consider for anybody that is at the point of deciding where to get your training; be honest with yourself at this point! If you have been paying attention to the information shared by the people ahead of you it should be obvious that the training choices can be split into at least two basic categories. One type is bare bones and more of a means to get your ticket punched and get your card. At the other end of the spectrum people are getting actual training and being encouraged to do some critical thinking about the realities of carrying and the consequences of real life situations. I guess what I'm saying is don't kid yourself that you are going to take the easy way now and then get some real training later when you have more time. If you know in your heart that you need the training, get it now. We all know how life gets busy and things get pushed to the back burner and eventually forgotten about. CCW applicants are a mixed bag; some are very familiar with firearms and the harsh realities of life. Some are new to shooting of any type and have no clue about the dark side of human nature. In training you hear some disturbing things from some of the applicants. Some actually think they are going to be crime fighters, others want to discuss firing warning shots or shooting an attacker in some body part that won't cause permanent damage. Sorry if it sounds like I'm talking down to anybody but please take this decision about training seriously.

[Siglo4]

Bigbob76: spot on!

Just for reference: I've carried in WA state for almost 30 years and did have to pull my gun once in self defense (the mere display of the weapon ended the altercation I did not start). I have had training years ago and could always benefit from more, but right now I just want this nearly one year ordeal to be over before Sacramento on a whim decides to take away my ability to get it. Plus, I simply don't have time in the next two months for two solid days of dedicated training. Thanks for the good input.


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