Washington State Permit - FAST Turn around

[sniper58]

I just got my WA State permit in 8 days. But then again, I've been fortunate in my last two states. Colorado told me to expect 9-11 weeks and I got my permit in 3 1/2 weeks. New Mexico told me to expect 2 months and I only waited 4 weeks. No test, no hassle - WTG Washington!!!

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[SpencerB]

Very nice, congrats on the new permit. I got my Arizona permit in like 4 days lol

[livewire]

And yet, I can't get half the people I know to apply for the permit, lol

[rogerl]

My CO permit was 90 days to the day. They just sit on them in my county until legally obligated to give them (I assume).

[sniper58]

Livewire - I know what you mean. You can see the sheep - they all have the same "my government tells me to stay in a state of ignorant bliss" look on their faces. I see it more here than anywhere else I've lived.

[9MMare]

Friday to Friday here in Snoho Co.

[retsupt99]

Now eight days is FAST, although it ought to be a 'same day' process, or no process at all...like in AZ and several other states.

[9MMare]

Now eight days is FAST, although it ought to be a 'same day' process, or no process at all...like in AZ and several other states.

I know, cuz all they're doing is a background check like any gun store, right?

[livewire]

Now eight days is FAST, although it ought to be a 'same day' process, or no process at all...like in AZ and several other states.

I know, cuz all they're doing is a background check like any gun store, right?

They aren't waiting for the background check, they're waiting for the fingerprint check, that takes a few days because WSP does it and they like to drag their feet a bit. A week is about the best turnaround time you can expect from them.

[livewire]

Livewire - I know what you mean. You can see the sheep - they all have the same "my government tells me to stay in a state of ignorant bliss" look on their faces. I see it more here than anywhere else I've lived.

That's because you're in Seattle :) Actually, you'd be surprised how many CCWers you'll see there if you start to discuss it, or really look for that IWB bulge. But what you're seeing over there is what I miss about Sea the most, that laid back energy. It's not really being 'sheep', although there is some of that. It's not really "ignorant bliss" but just "bliss", there are just more happy people, I suppose. :)

[9MMare]

They aren't waiting for the background check, they're waiting for the fingerprint check, that takes a few days because WSP does it and they like to drag their feet a bit. A week is about the best turnaround time you can expect from them.

I see. So the reason the background checks are so quick is because the fingerprint check is already on file. Gotcha.

[livewire]

I see. So the reason the background checks are so quick is because the fingerprint check is already on file. Gotcha.

Ummmm... I didn't get a whole lot of sleep, so I'm not sure if you're saying you didn't understand me, or if I offended you somehow.

The background check takes a day or less, same check they use for the arrestees, I think. The fingerprint check is done by WSP (Washington State Patrol, for the non-Washingtonians), and that's what takes a week to get back. Any further delay is just your local PD's paperwork load, or their lack of desire to process CPL applications.

[Ally]

It also matters if you go through county or city. The city will usually go quicker.
As for other ccwers it depends on where you are, if you are in Fremont you may not find as many as you would in say Everett.

[9MMare]

Ummmm... I didn't get a whole lot of sleep, so I'm not sure if you're saying you didn't understand me, or if I offended you somehow.

The background check takes a day or less, same check they use for the arrestees, I think. The fingerprint check is done by WSP (Washington State Patrol, for the non-Washingtonians), and that's what takes a week to get back. Any further delay is just your local PD's paperwork load, or their lack of desire to process CPL applications.

LOL, we're on the same page.

In 5 working days, I'm pretty sure my only 'delay' was mail time after the fingerprint check came in.

[livewire]

LOL, we're on the same page.

In 5 working days, I'm pretty sure my only 'delay' was mail time after the fingerprint check came in.

Mine took the whole 30 :( And they called me to pick it up since I worked across the street. But, it was not long after the Obama election, and the line for CPL was as long as the line for new guns at the gun shop. . . on the second floor of the bldg I worked at.

And there's someone with the same name as I, with a similar birth date with a "Brady Violation", domestic Violence I believe, that caused extra review. Weeee