[KJ4OOB]

Hello, my name is Chris and I live in Pace, FL which is near Pensacola. I grew up in New Jersey and after high school I joined the Marine Corps. After my hitch with the Corps I became a Firefighter and EMT working for the county I live in. I have now moved here to sunny Florida to enjoy the rest of my life. I am an avid outdoorsman and enjoy hunting and fishing. I am also a licensed amateur radio operator with a General Class endorsement. I am a believer in the rights of all Americans to keep AND bear arms. I also believe that a well armed citizen can prevent crime to himself and others. This is my reason for submitting for a concealed carry permit.

8/30/2009 - Took CCW Class/Completed Finger Print Scan/Paperwork.
9/11/2009 - Mailed all paperwork USPS Priority Mail w/Confirmation (USPS Tracking Never Did Show Delivery)
9/18/2009 - Check Cashed
12/18/2009 - Called and checked status, was told something in my background was being investigated.
1/8/2010 - Received Card in Mail

112 days total from check being cashed until receiving card.


I will continue to update this entry as my application progresses along.

Chris

 

[MamaBear]

Welcome to our forum. You will find plenty of good reads and good guys here.

Glad you took the time to join us.

 

[Hodawg]

Hey, Chris! Welcome to the Forum! The Panhandle group is growing by leaps and bounds. Where are you located?

On the license front, DON'T send it in the old fashioned way, you'll be in for a mighty long wait. The DOACS has set up several regional offices in the last few months, and they can process your application and have your license in your hand in about two weeks. Check out some of the previous threads on this subject. It just started, and I wish that I had gone this route. I sent in my cred's and my money just before they started this new program, now my paperwork is lodged in Tallahassee awaiting the usual drag time. Our local office is in Fort Walton Beach. I've talked to them on the phone and they seem like a great bunch of folks.

Good to have you on board.

Beers,
Ken

 

[KJ4OOB]

Ken,

Thanks for the heads up. I just sent an email to the supervisor of the office in Ft. Walton asking how to handle the application. If I have to drive there I will.

Chris

 

[madcap]

From Tampa, welcome to the forum!

 

[Red Dawg]

Welcome aboard :thumsup

 

[Steve48]

Welcome aboard. :drinks

 

[Soverign]

Welcome, glad to have you here!!
Richard in Daytona Beach.

 

[msgttbar]

Hey, Chris! Welcome to the Forum! The Panhandle group is growing by leaps and bounds. Where are you located?

On the license front, DON'T send it in the old fashioned way, you'll be in for a mighty long wait. The DOACS has set up several regional offices in the last few months, and they can process your application and have your license in your hand in about two weeks. Check out some of the previous threads on this subject. It just started, and I wish that I had gone this route. I sent in my cred's and my money just before they started this new program, now my paperwork is lodged in Tallahassee awaiting the usual drag time. Our local office is in Fort Walton Beach. I've talked to them on the phone and they seem like a great bunch of folks.

Good to have you on board.

Beers,
Ken

Could you post the contact info for the FWB office? I just moved and need to find out how to handle the change of address.

 

[goldsamurai26]

Welcome, you'll probably become a member of ERML since you are in P'cola. I shoot there when I'm home. :ak

 

[Roadking]

Welcome Chris from another new member from the panhandle. Congratulations on getting through the first steps. Hope your wait isn't long. Keep us posted!
Roadking

 

[Straight Shooter]

Welcome!!!

 

[Hodawg]

Could you post the contact info for the FWB office? I just moved and need to find out how to handle the change of address.

Gladly, sir. Here you go:

Fort Walton Regional Office
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST)
Mike Matthews, Supervisor
212 Eglin Parkway S.E., Suite A
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
Phone: (850) 833-9146
Fax: (850) 833-9149
[email protected]

Mike Matthews is a really nice guy on the phone. I'm sure he can help you with any of your questions.

Beers y'all,
Ken

 

[jkas]

Welcome, from Hudson, Florida. Make an appointment do it that way and you will have it in about two weeks.........

 

[Pipeline]

Welcome aboard from central FL...:drinks

 

[msgttbar]

Thanks Hodawg. I appreciate the info.

 

[KJ4OOB]

I spoke to Mike in the FWB office and he advised me that going to his office will not "speed" it up. He said they simply take your photo, fingerprints, and do your paperwork for a fee and then send it all to Tallahasee for review.

Since I already did all those items and don't want to pay any more then I already have, I will just mail mine off on my own. I am in no hurry to get it so I am willing to wait for it to show up in the mail.

 

[msgttbar]

Called the FWB office, spoke to Daniel, another nice young man, and took care of the change of address over the phone. Actually, all they need is to be notified as to your new address and when you renew, your new address will be the one used.

 

[Paladin]

I spoke to Mike in the FWB office and he advised me that going to his office will not "speed" it up. He said they simply take your photo, fingerprints, and do your paperwork for a fee and then send it all to Tallahasee for review.

Since I already did all those items and don't want to pay any more then I already have, I will just mail mine off on my own. I am in no hurry to get it so I am willing to wait for it to show up in the mail.

That is what they say but there have been posts on here from people using the field offices and getting the license back in less than 2 weeks.

 

[45Freak]

Welcome from Middleburg, Fl.