San Bernardino

[tylenol9999]

I just called the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department and they told me that the 4 references are still required but the 3 reference letters are not. Also "Personal Protection/Self Defense" are not accepted by themselves. You have to articulate why you feel you need to protect yourself.

This is interesting, as I was told to not include either the 3 reference letters or the 4 references. Before my interview the interviewing officer crossed these sections out and told me not to worry about, most likely as I am getting denied . 10 more days in the 90 day waiting period, so I will know fairly soon.

[evlblkrfl]

Before your interview the "interviewing officer" told you not to worry about it? Was this just before going in for your actual interview? Why do you think you wil be denied? Did you withhold something that they caught? Just curious why so negative.

[evlblkrfl]

My interview was on 3-12 and I only had 3 references and she was a little bothered by that ( I don't have many long term references other than family)but she said ok. Its the actual letters that are not required any more. The investigators interviewed my neighbors about 2 weeks ago.

[Sleighter]

Can anyone confirm how long after your interview you receive your permit?

Also how much does the class cost?

[tylenol9999]

Before your interview the "interviewing officer" told you not to worry about it? Was this just before going in for your actual interview? Why do you think you wil be denied? Did you withhold something that they caught? Just curious why so negative.

Yes, I came to drop off my packet and I was told to not worry about the 3 letters and the 4 references. My bad, I have a dry sense of humor. I did not withhold any info, the interview went pretty well in my opinion.

[evlblkrfl]

Cool. Just wondering if you had a bad feeling about it or what. Kinda crappy that they just leave us hanging out to dry for weeks on end.

[tylenol9999]

How was the group interview they did?

[evlblkrfl]

Not a group interview. It is one on one. It was like 4 or 5 seperate interviews at a time in a big meeting room. They basically just go over your packet with you and ask if yoy have any questions. 10-15 minutes. Then off to live scan, another 10 minutes.

[xmikedentx]

Can anyone confirm how long after your interview you receive your permit?

Also how much does the class cost?

90 days till a phone call to set up the class, 45 days till the class, and 35ish days from the class till the license comes in the mail.

[jww]

Can anyone confirm how long after your interview you receive your permit?

Also how much does the class cost?

Much different than above but they were thin on staffing when I went through it.

Dec- picked up packet and scheduled interview
July- interview
Nov- called for class
Dec- class
Jan- card

[Sleighter]

Much different than above but they were thin on staffing when I went through it.

Dec- picked up packet and scheduled interview
July- interview
Nov- called for class
Dec- class
Jan- card

So the consensus seems to be about 5-6 months from your interview until your permit is in hand?

[Sleighter]

Also can someone tell me more about the class? Is it offered by the SBSD or someone else? What is the current cost?

[Seiran]

So I picked up my new packet today. Did they do away with the notarized authorization of information release?

Also, in the new packet I have, there is no space for the "four points of contact" who know you well.

So either they didn't give me a few things, or they really, really did simplify the process.

ETA - The fee's went up though. :\

[Sleighter]

So I picked up my new packet today. Did they do away with the notarized authorization of information release?

Also, in the new packet I have, there is no space for the "four points of contact" who know you well.

So either they didn't give me a few things, or they really, really did simplify the process.

ETA - The fee's went up though. :\

What fees were you quoted? I'm trying to come up with the complete cost for the whole process.

[Seiran]

What fees were you quoted? I'm trying to come up with the complete cost for the whole process.

Fee's are on the second page of the packet. $108 for the fingerprinting, $29.20 for background check, and $116.80 is due when you pick up the permit.

Then the course fee is $100 and if you do it at the Apple Valley Gun Club it's an additional $25