I live in New Haven and submitted my application back in March 2016. I was told when I applied it would take 6-8 months which I told them was a violation of the law, they don't care, great. Since then, I've been calling the NHPD every now and then to check the status, going as far as to call other agencies to make sure everything was moving along and whatnot. 6/1 I was told everything came back clean and was ready to proceed, just needed to get signed. I called 6/17 and was told I was halfway there.
I know they are busy but that's 1. No excuse to violate the law, and 2. No reason to be so disorganized (or untruthful) I'm told different things.
Today I was called by an officer that immediately started to question me. I asked why and was told it was regarding my pistol permit. I told him I had applied legally and provided the state and police department with everything required by law. He continued to ask questions like where I was born, why I was arrested, etc. I reminded him I applied lawfully and anything he needs to know regarding myself for my pistol permit is in the required documents I submitted for the permit. He ended the call with, "Ok if you wanna play that game, fine. Have a good day."
What the hell is this? I was told on 6/1 everything came back clean, there were no disqualifiers, and I just needed to wait for it to be signed. Do they have a right to call and ask these kind of questions and does me refusing the questionnaire put me at a disadvantage? I am a law abiding citizen that has done everything according to law. I have attempted to contact multiple departments but have not gotten through to anyone. I only wish to provide what information is necessary/required to obtain my permit. So far this process has been very discouraging.
I know they are busy but that's 1. No excuse to violate the law, and 2. No reason to be so disorganized (or untruthful) I'm told different things.
Today I was called by an officer that immediately started to question me. I asked why and was told it was regarding my pistol permit. I told him I had applied legally and provided the state and police department with everything required by law. He continued to ask questions like where I was born, why I was arrested, etc. I reminded him I applied lawfully and anything he needs to know regarding myself for my pistol permit is in the required documents I submitted for the permit. He ended the call with, "Ok if you wanna play that game, fine. Have a good day."
What the hell is this? I was told on 6/1 everything came back clean, there were no disqualifiers, and I just needed to wait for it to be signed. Do they have a right to call and ask these kind of questions and does me refusing the questionnaire put me at a disadvantage? I am a law abiding citizen that has done everything according to law. I have attempted to contact multiple departments but have not gotten through to anyone. I only wish to provide what information is necessary/required to obtain my permit. So far this process has been very discouraging.