By the sounds of it She really has been improving the time of the process. I think the electronic finger prints by a 3rd party helps the process (this is supposedly a state wide thing, not just specific to Erie County), the third party company does the finger prints, and the FBI background check. I was able to make an appointment online for within one hour of turning in my permit application to the county.
Erie County, NY Pistol Permit Application Process
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By the sounds of it She really has been improving the time of the process. I think the electronic finger prints by a 3rd party helps the process (this is supposedly a state wide thing, not just specific to Erie County), the third party company does the finger prints, and the FBI background check. I was able to make an appointment online for within one hour of turning in my permit application to the county.
Congratulations to you all!
I applied the first week of January. Would it be normal not to have heard a single word yet? (No references contacted, etc)
I'm so tempted to contact them... but I don't want to jynx it.
I would definitely call the pistol permit office, and ask where in the process your application is. They usually tell people not to contact them for 6 months, but you with no news in almost 11 months, I'd definitely call. It could be sitting on a detective's desk waiting for him/her to check your references. I've had a couple of friends who had to call their local PD and push them along in the reference check process. Just talk to the detective in charge of pistol permits. I called the guy here in Hamburg before I even applied to see how many of my character references had to be from the Town of Hamburg. Really great guy, very helpful.
golocx4
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Congratulations to you all!
I applied the first week of January. Would it be normal not to have heard a single word yet? (No references contacted, etc)
I'm so tempted to contact them... but I don't want to jynx it.
Don't be afraid. They will help you.
They will also note that you called on your record but they will help you with what they know.
I called every month after six until month 12 but I turned mine in before electronic printing and upfront photo.
Just called the permit office today to check on the status of my permit because west Seneca had contacted all my referencesin October. The office said that its still at WSPD. Its been there since April. To me this is beyond ridiculous. 7 months and its still there. Not to mention that the guy at the office made it seem like I was bothering him because of the call
Corbin Dalus
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LOONNGG Wait
Let me tell you my rundown: March 2009 took course. Had the prints done w/in 30 days. The Town was done in maybe three total months and I had it moved to Erie Co. they got ahold of me early 10' to say I need a new reference as one of mine, they could not contact. Got my neighbor, an ex-marine and permit holder. Now, it's late November 10' and still nothing. This totals 19 mths. thus far. I WAS told I got set back when I had to get a new contact. Last TWO calls to check they told me"It's on the judges desk". Let me say I've had one minor arrest in my late teens 25 yrs. ago (expunged--misdemeaner) and I passed a full Federal backround check for Dept. of Treasury about 12 yrs. ago. I don't get it. If the new reference is the restart date, I'm gonna allow 1 full yr. from there and projec:angry:t out to Feb. of 2011. If I'm on that's almost 2 full yrs. start to finish.
Let me tell you my rundown: March 2009 took course. Had the prints done w/in 30 days. The Town was done in maybe three total months and I had it moved to Erie Co. they got ahold of me early 10' to say I need a new reference as one of mine, they could not contact. Got my neighbor, an ex-marine and permit holder. Now, it's late November 10' and still nothing. This totals 19 mths. thus far. I WAS told I got set back when I had to get a new contact. Last TWO calls to check they told me"It's on the judges desk". Let me say I've had one minor arrest in my late teens 25 yrs. ago (expunged--misdemeaner) and I passed a full Federal backround check for Dept. of Treasury about 12 yrs. ago. I don't get it. If the new reference is the restart date, I'm gonna allow 1 full yr. from there and projec:angry:t out to Feb. of 2011. If I'm on that's almost 2 full yrs. start to finish.
FTWNY
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Erie County Pistol Permit
I have been hearing that permits may be held up by the police department that is looking into references due to the availability of investigators or even the references you have given. One of my students received theirs in Hamburg in 7 months and another student in Grand Island received theirs in 11 months.
James
Firearms Training Of Western New York
Firearms Training of WNY
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I have been hearing that permits may be held up by the police department that is looking into references due to the availability of investigators or even the references you have given. One of my students received theirs in Hamburg in 7 months and another student in Grand Island received theirs in 11 months.
James
Firearms Training Of Western New York
Firearms Training of WNY
info@ftwny.com
FTWNY, you're onto something.
I called to inquire just before Thanksgiving. I made it clear that I know the office is busy, but 11 months without references being contacted is quite the wait. I explained that, for all I knew, my application hadn't physically made it to their filing system. And I was sincere.
He had me call him back a few minutes later while he went to go check. He explained that, unfortunately, I live in Buffalo, which meant that my app had to be processed the lone person handling all Buffalo apps... and there are MANY. To paraphrase, he didn't want to get my hopes up and promise me that the ball would be rolling soon, but he said it did appear that my application was coming up soon for review.
Thus, depending on where you live, processing time takes longer.
So... I guess the moral of the story is to be patient.
ImpeachObama
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Holy cow this is horrible. I can't believe in Upstate this is going on. I hear of things being tough in Downstate (Long Island and Westchester Counties), but nothing like that. Here in Rockland County, they mail a form letter out that scares you because it's labeled "Criminal Investigation". The person that gets it usually pisses in their pants, even thou they might remember signing up to be a reference, it catches them off guard. How quick these references mail in the response has an impact on the timeliness of things. In Rockland they tell you four months, but expect six. I got mine in 70 DAYS!!! None of my friends could believe me. I feel sorry for you guys. I just submitted a few pistols to be added to my license and I think the Judge is going to take his time with that one. Hang in there and keep the faith.
Just another great thing from my friends at WSPD. The interviewing officer called me the week before Thanksgiving to set up an interview with me and the assistant chief. Well the 2 days the had available were no good for me. So they said they'll call me back in December. Well they have not called me back yet so I decided to give them a call. So I called talked to them and they said I have to wait till January or February. So now that adds another month or 2 on my wait time.
FTWNY
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Erie County, Utah CFP, Florida CCW Pistol Permit Classes
Erie County, Utah CFP, Florida CCW Pistol Permit Classes
UPCOMING CLASS DATES:
Saturday, January 29th and Saturday February 26th 2011
Quality Inn – 5440 Camp Road, Hamburg, NY 14075
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NRA Basic Pistol Course (Erie County Pistol Permit Class)
9:00am – 12:30pm
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Utah CFP/CCW Pistol Permit Course
1:00pm – 5:30pm
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Florida CCW Pistol Permit Course
Immediately following completion of Utah /CFP Class (required for Florida CCW) Approximately one half-hour long.
** You do NOT need a New York State pistol permit in order to apply or receive a Utah or Florida Non-Resident pistol permit.**
Please see the website for more details or email us at info@ftwny.com
Firearms Training of WNY
Erie County, Utah CFP, Florida CCW Pistol Permit Classes
UPCOMING CLASS DATES:
Saturday, January 29th and Saturday February 26th 2011
Quality Inn – 5440 Camp Road, Hamburg, NY 14075
——————————-
NRA Basic Pistol Course (Erie County Pistol Permit Class)
9:00am – 12:30pm
——————————-
Utah CFP/CCW Pistol Permit Course
1:00pm – 5:30pm
——————————-
Florida CCW Pistol Permit Course
Immediately following completion of Utah /CFP Class (required for Florida CCW) Approximately one half-hour long.
** You do NOT need a New York State pistol permit in order to apply or receive a Utah or Florida Non-Resident pistol permit.**
Please see the website for more details or email us at info@ftwny.com
Firearms Training of WNY
ImpeachObama
New member
You could maybe move to a neighboring county??
It's obvious to me and I'm sure most everyone else that Erie County is using every trick they can think of to not have to comply with a persons 2nd amendment rights. I'm afraid this is what we will have to look forward in numerous anti-gun states and jurisdictions as we gain more and more of our constitutional rights. I bet the real trouble spots will be NY,NJ, MA, CA, and of course we can't forget the world unto it self, Chicago!
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FTWNY
New member
Just try and relax and keep it simple. I had mine with the head detective in the town I lived in at the time. He just followed the checklist of questions that they ask everyone. I was nervous and unsure of what it would be like, but it was actually very straight forward and easy. The whole thing took about 15 minutes or less from the time I walked in the door and waked back out again. I know every town is different but you will be fine. Make sure you post and let us know how it goes and what it was like.
I would wish you "good luck" but I do not want to imply that you need it.
ruger10/22
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Hi there, I was interviewed over the phone by the Amherst PD back in November. The interview lasted about 10 minutes. He asked for names and addresses of my current and previous employer as well as my current and previous address. I was also asked my reason for wanting a permit, if I abused drugs or alcohol or been treated for a mental illness. No surprises.
golocx4
Got Beretta's?
My EC Sheriff Deputy asked be, Do you take drugs?
I replied YES, Prylosec.
He then says I mean illegal drugs laughing.
