My credit card was charged seven days after mailing. My renewal permit was issued three days later, but the postmark was five days after the issue date. Total time was 17 days from mailing to receipt.
I got my Utah Concealed Firearm Permit today, 11/3/2012. I sent the mail on 9/15/2012, credit card charged 9/21/2012. So, from time of credit card charge, it was about 43 days (if I counted right). Pretty fast.
Took my Utah class in Greenville, SC on February 15, 2014. Not sure when the instructor actually mailed it. My non-resident permit was issued on April 18th. I received it on Friday, April 25, 2014.
8-19-14 to 9-15-14...much faster than expected..."pending FBI, prints, etc."
How long is "pending?" (30 days???)
After much more than 30 days...I just assumed all is OK...never heard further from them after receiving permit...and they never answered my e-mail in this regard...overall it was quick