Good News on Status of Delayed CWP Renewals

[FormerSLEDAttorney]

I was reviewing budget provisos from the recent state budget which went into effect July 1. Lawmakers created a proviso mandating that CWPs remain valid if you have applied for a renewal and SLED is still processing it. The relevant proviso is below.

62.22. (SLED: CWP Renewal and Replacement) A concealed weapons permit may not be suspended by a state official, agent, or employee supported by state funds if the permit holder has initiated a renewal or replacement application and the processing and issuance of a renewal or replacement permit is delayed for administrative reasons. A concealed weapons permit remains valid during the pendency of the renewal or replacement process so long as the application for replacement renewal is submitted prior to the expiration of the permit.

 

[John Canuck]

At least that takes care of renewals that take a million days. Now if they could just stop dragging their feet on original issue permits.

 

[izaclown]

Here is an article out of Columbia SC. Gun owners up in arms over SLED concealed weapons permit backlog - wistv.com - Columbia, South Carolina |

 

[symtron]

I have both the Bank Statement showing the SLED pulled the renewal fee from my account on 4 days after I renewed online AND the confirmation page from the SLED website when I renewed. I keep them along with the expired CWP with me until the new permit is received.
...just in case ....Symtron

 

[symtron]

I have both the Bank Statement showing the SLED pulled the renewal fee from my account on 4 days after I renewed online AND the confirmation page from the SLED website when I renewed. I keep them along with the expired CWP with me until the new permit is received.
...just in case ....Symtron

Oops got busy with work and well....life. The new CWP came in 92 days (including weekends, not just working days). Moral of this to me? Make sure you send renewal as soon as legal to do so to allow processing time on state's end.