Just dropped application in the mail today
I have had a Texas CHL for... let's just say several years. My last renewal took quite a while and I was worried for over a month that I would be stopped with an expired license and not be able to explain.
My wife and I are now in the middle of our cycle where we will have to renew in a little over two years. I decided that we should submit for a Pennsylvania permit that is honored in Texas. We just did so. We'll see how long it takes to get it back.
The non-resident PA permit is extremely easy to obtain. The main point of qualification is having a permit from your state of residence IF your state issues permits.
My wife and I are now in the middle of our cycle where we will have to renew in a little over two years. I decided that we should submit for a Pennsylvania permit that is honored in Texas. We just did so. We'll see how long it takes to get it back.
The non-resident PA permit is extremely easy to obtain. The main point of qualification is having a permit from your state of residence IF your state issues permits.
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my Pa nonres permit took ten days from when I sent the application in until it arrived. Not too shabby! :danceban:
For a link do a search on Sheriff Denny Nau or Centre County, Pa. or http://www.co.centre.pa.us/211.asp
For a link do a search on Sheriff Denny Nau or Centre County, Pa. or http://www.co.centre.pa.us/211.asp
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I think this is extremely pragmatic!
Unfortunately Michigan only recognises resident permits, so if I got a PA non-res permit (which I've been considering anyway) or any other non-res, it wouldn't matter in MI if I happen to have my MI permit expire. This is annoying and a little nerve-racking.
Unfortunately Michigan only recognises resident permits, so if I got a PA non-res permit (which I've been considering anyway) or any other non-res, it wouldn't matter in MI if I happen to have my MI permit expire. This is annoying and a little nerve-racking.
Sheriff Nau seems like a good guy. Pro 2nd and CCW. I've heard people say he went out of his way to help him with questions they had. I've also heard there are some Pa. counties that are resistant to issuing permits.
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This is what I do too. About 4 to 6 months early just o be covered.
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Good reason
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Eleven days... It took eleven days. :congrats: That was including snail mail time. My wife and I both submitted the same day placing the applications in our Round Rock, Texas mail box on Tuesday, September 1st. On Saturday's mail run, September 12th, the Pennsylvania permits were in the mailbox waiting. :yup:
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Not sure how you guys handle the 4-6 month waiting times. VA law states they must issue or deny within 45 days. If not issued within the time frame you go to the county clerks office and get a defacto permit (which they must issue) to carry. Longest I had to wait was about 30 days for my initial permit.
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In Texas, the DPS tells you that you will get your renewal when you see it in the mailbox. Yes, there is a time frame of "within 6 months". Your first opportunity to renew is 6 months before your expiration date. The more you call them when that date is approaching, the pissier their attitude is. I understand that they are understaffed and have found a way to fill my needs and not make enemies at the DPS. That's what I call a Win - Win proposition.
There are still a few states not covered by the Texas and/or Pennsylvania permits. If I find another permit that helps me gain CC access to those states, I'll apply for that permit as well.
There are still a few states not covered by the Texas and/or Pennsylvania permits. If I find another permit that helps me gain CC access to those states, I'll apply for that permit as well.
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... I just returned from teaching a class in the biggest democratic gun hating stronghold in the history of the "free" world. The whole time I was there, I felt naked without my firearm. The Bay area had beautiful weather but I was more than happy to return to the 100+ degree weather of central Texas. (actually getting rain upon my return in amounts not seen in these parts all year)
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