Adam H
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Cabarrus County doesn't look so good for getting a CCW permt. I called down to ask when I could apply for a permit. The Sergeant over CCW permits started asking me for my name, address, phone numbers, SS#, DL#. I didn't want to give out my SS#, but she said it was necessary to enter me into the system for the background check. I also thought that she was going to start the application process over the phone. Then she asked for 3 references. I said state law didn't allow them to ask for references. She said that their policy was to require 3 references and that state law set the minimum requirements and they were free to go beyond that. I lost my cool and started ranting about how they didn't have the authority to go beyond state law. I finally got fed up and hung up.
After about 10 minutes, I calmed down and called back and apologized for getting angry. I repeatedly stated my opposition to giving references and asked if I could apply and get denied for not providing references. She couldn't understand why I would want to waste $90 just to get denied.She also asked if I was unable to provide references. I said I could but I didn't want to because I didn't have to. She said she would have to check with the Sheriff to see if he would even accept the application without the references.
A few hours later she called me back. She said she hadn't checked with the Sheriff yet, but that she was going to call the Attorney General's office before she asked the Sheriff. She also said that she checked their records, and I was on file because I got a purchase permit last year. She said I didn't need references because of this but still wanted to know why I didn't want to give references for a CCW but I did give them for a purchase permit. I told her that the Sheriff had the authority to ask for references before issuing a purchase permit. However for a CCW, he is required to issue a permit if the applicant meets the criteria. I started to read the statute and she cut me off saying that this was her job and she knew the requirements. She said she was still going to check with the AG but that I could come down that afternoon and apply. I told her I had to go to work and I would be down there on Wednesday.
Also, for anyone in Cabarrus County, starting June 1, you're going to have to make an appointment to apply for a CCW. Their phone prompt says you have to make an appointment now, but it doesn't start until June 1. Unless I'm mistaken, this will apply for renewals too. I can only hope that Cabarrus County wont become like Guilford(I think) where they say you have to wait 6 months before you can even apply.
Cabarrus County doesn't look so good for getting a CCW permt. I called down to ask when I could apply for a permit. The Sergeant over CCW permits started asking me for my name, address, phone numbers, SS#, DL#. I didn't want to give out my SS#, but she said it was necessary to enter me into the system for the background check. I also thought that she was going to start the application process over the phone. Then she asked for 3 references. I said state law didn't allow them to ask for references. She said that their policy was to require 3 references and that state law set the minimum requirements and they were free to go beyond that. I lost my cool and started ranting about how they didn't have the authority to go beyond state law. I finally got fed up and hung up.
After about 10 minutes, I calmed down and called back and apologized for getting angry. I repeatedly stated my opposition to giving references and asked if I could apply and get denied for not providing references. She couldn't understand why I would want to waste $90 just to get denied.She also asked if I was unable to provide references. I said I could but I didn't want to because I didn't have to. She said she would have to check with the Sheriff to see if he would even accept the application without the references.
A few hours later she called me back. She said she hadn't checked with the Sheriff yet, but that she was going to call the Attorney General's office before she asked the Sheriff. She also said that she checked their records, and I was on file because I got a purchase permit last year. She said I didn't need references because of this but still wanted to know why I didn't want to give references for a CCW but I did give them for a purchase permit. I told her that the Sheriff had the authority to ask for references before issuing a purchase permit. However for a CCW, he is required to issue a permit if the applicant meets the criteria. I started to read the statute and she cut me off saying that this was her job and she knew the requirements. She said she was still going to check with the AG but that I could come down that afternoon and apply. I told her I had to go to work and I would be down there on Wednesday.
Also, for anyone in Cabarrus County, starting June 1, you're going to have to make an appointment to apply for a CCW. Their phone prompt says you have to make an appointment now, but it doesn't start until June 1. Unless I'm mistaken, this will apply for renewals too. I can only hope that Cabarrus County wont become like Guilford(I think) where they say you have to wait 6 months before you can even apply.
