re: LA Concealed Carry Process = Garbage

TOTH:

Sorry your application got "hung up." I guess in any system (especially government entities) mistakes happen.

You're very much "spot on" when you say that the BR scanned fingerprint process is the common element for those getting fast processing.

About 3-4 years ago, LSP called in all the CCW instructors for a meeting (to ask that we all refrain from offering abbreviated classes for renewal - some complied, some didn't). But the interesting factoid that came out of that meeting was their telling us that over 40% of the old style "ink & roll" prints are rejected by the FBI due to legibility problems. The wanted to spread the word that everyone should use the digital scanner.

I know that driving to BR to use the scanner can be a hassle. And I know that applications can still get "hung up" for other reasons. But for folks with "clean" applications (no arrests, no divorce decrees, etc.), use of the online application system, coupled with the digital scanner, has reduced the turnaround time dramatically for 98% of applicants.

I haven't heard of a single one of my students who filed online w/ digital prints who has waited more than 3 weeks for their permit. (I'm sure their probably are some, but none has called to tell me about it).

I wish there were a better way to get the word out about online/scanner usage.

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please clarify on this: does this mean that if you buy a gun online and have it shipped to somewhere, they don't charge you to run the background check?

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The fee you pay, is a fee to the store for their time and trouble of dealing with your gun. The CC license gives you the ability to skip the NICS check, the store just uses your concealed carry license info and you are good to go...

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March 1 "background check taking longer because your fingerprint cards were rejected."

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The FBI doesn't have yours on record?

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If you have submitted your application online for a CHP renewal, give them a call at: (225) 925-4867. The person I spoke with renewed mine with a click of a button.

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It's hard to get through by phone lately. But if you're anywhere near LSP HQ stop in and talk to the clerk at the front counter.

There's always a long line waiting for fingerprinting. There's almost never anyone waiting to talk to the CCW clerk. She can/will look up the status of your application while you're standing there

p.s. I just renewed mine online -- submitted May 19th -- approved June 1st (8 business days).

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The CC license gives you the ability to skip the NICS check

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This does not apply to all. I got my ccl in 2013... recently(few weeks ago)had to go thur the background check. Dealer showed me a letter stating the waiver was for permits issued 2015 and later??
Passed ok, but surprised me.

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Dealer showed me a letter stating the waiver was for permits issued 2015 and later

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It will apply when you renew

Thank God I don't have to worry about this shite. Hopefully LA will join the movement and become a Constitutional Carry state.

My renewal is next year but Indread it already. May not cause I hate paperwork.

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Pretty good deal ($125 for a 5-year permit averages out to $.07 per day). Even if you add in the cost of the class (I charge $85), it's still less than $.12 per day. (How much is a pack of cigarettes a day -- $5.50 ??)

Avoiding background checks and getting to carry a loaded pistol in over 30 other states -- well worth it to me. I'm sure others have a different opinion (and I don't really care

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Looking like a pol tax

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NICS check, the store just uses your concealed carry license info and you are good to go...

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I found out last week while picking up a gun at my local FFL transfer place that ATF told him that this is at the discretion of the license holder and that he was advised by this agent to continue using the forms. Freaking Feds.