Rich B
Regular Member
Did you also look at the reasons for appeals? The extra hearings have cleared up most or all of the appeals due to delays. Most of the other appeals are revocations.
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How long does it take to get a pistol permit in CT
- Thread starter Stevepala
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Did you also look at the reasons for appeals? The extra hearings have cleared up most or all of the appeals due to delays. Most of the other appeals are revocations.
chucklehead
New member
Easton, CT wait time
Fyi...Easton, Ct wait time is approximately 90 days...filed 4/12/13 and received 7/11/13. It's the state..they didn't start check until week of 6/21/13. I didn't call the state until the prior week...not sure if that kick started it or was a coincidence.:banana:
Fyi...Easton, Ct wait time is approximately 90 days...filed 4/12/13 and received 7/11/13. It's the state..they didn't start check until week of 6/21/13. I didn't call the state until the prior week...not sure if that kick started it or was a coincidence.:banana:
brennan722
New member
Nothing
Of course I haven't heard from the BFPE yet and when I talked to the milford cop last week he said he hadn't done a thing with my permit this has been the most frustrating process ever it is a simple right I have to buy a firearm and this state makes it impossible I'm so glad I've gone 6000 miles away from my family for months fighting for these people and get to come back and get BS about utilizing my rights as a US CITIZEN LOVELY!
Of course I haven't heard from the BFPE yet and when I talked to the milford cop last week he said he hadn't done a thing with my permit this has been the most frustrating process ever it is a simple right I have to buy a firearm and this state makes it impossible I'm so glad I've gone 6000 miles away from my family for months fighting for these people and get to come back and get BS about utilizing my rights as a US CITIZEN LOVELY!
Adam Cook
Regular Member
I applied (in Cheshire) on 4/8/2013 and received my temp on 6/20/2013 - 74 days
oldsmo2
New member
how long?
I applied in april, called 6-28 and was told they were waiting for state police, called 7-26 and was told , "oh we mailed it to you on 7-3", I have never not received a piece of mail in over 30 years at my current address. And one that only had to travel 5 miles? And my check made out to CT for $70 was in there as well. Hopefully they're not reading this tonight. Anyway I was told they will issue me a new one Monday , I'll let you guys know how I make out.
I applied in april, called 6-28 and was told they were waiting for state police, called 7-26 and was told , "oh we mailed it to you on 7-3", I have never not received a piece of mail in over 30 years at my current address. And one that only had to travel 5 miles? And my check made out to CT for $70 was in there as well. Hopefully they're not reading this tonight. Anyway I was told they will issue me a new one Monday , I'll let you guys know how I make out.
heckle
Regular Member
Not sure if it is relevant or not but thought I would share.
We got our temp permits (signed 7/8/13) in the mail on 7/10/13. My wife was already out of state visiting family. She got back 8/1/13 and we went down to Middletown on 8/2/13 to get the regular permits. There were 12 - 15 people in line in front of us. They had the cards to fill out but would sugegst bringing your own pen. Neither one of us filled in the SSN field (said it was optional) and for "Reason", we wrote "For all lawful purposes". Gave them the temp permit, drivers license and birth certificate. Only question we were asked with for our phone number to narrow us down in the search (we have a common last name and pretty common first names). Entire process took about 20 - 25 minutes from standing in line to leaving the building.
No problems, no issues.
We got our temp permits (signed 7/8/13) in the mail on 7/10/13. My wife was already out of state visiting family. She got back 8/1/13 and we went down to Middletown on 8/2/13 to get the regular permits. There were 12 - 15 people in line in front of us. They had the cards to fill out but would sugegst bringing your own pen. Neither one of us filled in the SSN field (said it was optional) and for "Reason", we wrote "For all lawful purposes". Gave them the temp permit, drivers license and birth certificate. Only question we were asked with for our phone number to narrow us down in the search (we have a common last name and pretty common first names). Entire process took about 20 - 25 minutes from standing in line to leaving the building.
No problems, no issues.
brennan722
New member
Still nothing
It's been 5 months officially since I submitted my application to Milford PD. I'm now aware that the Officer was jerking me around when I went and spoke with him on July 8th and he said he would have it to me in a week. Also I haven't recieved anything from the BFPE. I've tried to call up to them several times and noone ever picks up the phone. I spoke to some people that had submitted apps in Milford just before me and they recently got their temps so I really hope that mine is coming real soon.
It's been 5 months officially since I submitted my application to Milford PD. I'm now aware that the Officer was jerking me around when I went and spoke with him on July 8th and he said he would have it to me in a week. Also I haven't recieved anything from the BFPE. I've tried to call up to them several times and noone ever picks up the phone. I spoke to some people that had submitted apps in Milford just before me and they recently got their temps so I really hope that mine is coming real soon.
davidmcbeth
Banned
A policeman lied to you? No Way ! I assume everything coming out of a cop's mouth is a lie ... because they can
n2ply
New member
Applied 4/28/13 and still waiting!!
The title says it all. I'm part of the group from Milford that are getting screwed over. I know they cashed my checks on May 3, but they still haven't delivered. I was told I could reapply at my own expense, but I refuse to pay for something twice - especially when I don't get it the first time.
If this was a business we were dealing with, it would be fraud.
The title says it all. I'm part of the group from Milford that are getting screwed over. I know they cashed my checks on May 3, but they still haven't delivered. I was told I could reapply at my own expense, but I refuse to pay for something twice - especially when I don't get it the first time.
If this was a business we were dealing with, it would be fraud.
davidmcbeth
Banned
It is fraud ! File a claim in small claims court ... I think you'll win.
brk913
Regular Member
Did you file an appeal 7 days after the town received your background check back from the SPBI, what about at the 8 week point? Have you called to find out when your background check was completed? You have to push it to the board, in fact looking at your application date, the latest you should have filed for an appeal was 6/28, you would have had your hearing and your permit by now if you had filed back then...the BoFPE does constructive denial days and they have had at least 2 or 3 since then, what that means is even though you may receive an initial hearing date in 2015 they will notify you and move you up to one of the special dates, don't waste anymore time, file that appeal ASAP...
Rich B
Regular Member
I don't think we have heard of any group from Milford, if you would like to clue us in: info@ctcarry.com
n2ply
New member
I am just filing the appeal now. On my two visits to the PD, they said there were misplaced documents and they're trying to get things straightened out. They said I should just wait it out. There was a long convaluted story that went with all this, but way too much to type. It was probably BS anyway.
Rich B
Regular Member
Don’t bother. You are too far past the deadline.
File a new application, start all over again, pay attention to your dates this time.
davidmcbeth
Banned
I would not give up on this one yet ... IF he can get something in WRITING from the PD stating that they are still working on it, then he should file afterwards. If he has nothing in writing, then the BFPE would likely rule that he was denied months ago and that he is past the mandatory filing deadline for an appeal.
If the BFPE were hearing and ruling on cases as it should (within 90 days) I would agree to re-file and then appeal at the earliest opportunity. But they are now at, what 14 months?
Also, has the law changed in respect to the # of permit apps/yr or # of BFPE appeals/yr ?
n2ply
New member
They never said I was denied....
they said they haven't been able to complete the process due to a paperwork snafu.
When I applied, we were told to expect a wait of no less than 16 weeks. Possibly more.
they said they haven't been able to complete the process due to a paperwork snafu.
When I applied, we were told to expect a wait of no less than 16 weeks. Possibly more.
Rich B
Regular Member
If you wait 16 weeks, you are too late for an appeal. That is probably why they told you to wait that long.
http://ctcarry.com/Permits/Timeline
They had 5 days, 1 week with a maximum of 8 weeks for the entire process (this time it will be 12 weeks).
You needed to appeal within 90 days of your denial, which was, at the longest 8 weeks, but probably before that.
http://www.ct.gov/bfpe/cwp/view.asp?a=1252&Q=254192&bfpeNav=|
DO NOT RESTART YOUR APPLICATION.
Personally, I see no reason to appeal when there is a delay. Rich, don't bother quoting and objecting...I know where you stand.
Revocations and denials, sure...delays...it's just sitting on someone's desk among coffee stains and pizza slices. It's up to you to make it someone's business to get the ball rolling again.
The first point of biz is to identify which entity is responsible for the delay. Call the state, call the FBI (hint, it's NOT the feds), call your town. Figure out where your paperwork is and whose responsibility it is to get the stuff moving forward. The statute is only OK at making sure that various entities do things in a timely manner, but there are cracks...and in one of those cracks is your application.
PM me if you'd like some assistance.
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