CCW wait time

[DMeacham]

Took 38 days from the time I sent via UPS (not first go around where usps held it for 30 days and RTS).

All in all, no bad. Albeit, still bothers me we have to go through this process.

 

[Tucsonbound]

This has been my experience on acquiring an AZ permit:

Once I arrived in Arizona I acquired a Real ID AZ Drivers License, once I had the AZ Drivers License I purchased two receivers from a FFL and completed a form 4473 as part of the acquisition. I then completed by firearms training safety course requirement at Diamondback in Tucson on May 11, 2021. Diamondback helped with the completion of the application and fingerprinting as part of the course. I submitted by application by U.S. mail. My permit was approved on May18, 2021 and I received it in my mail a few days later.

I was very happy with the course at Diamondback and would recommend them to anyone who would like to take that course.

 

[Hansen]

I sent my renewal in on 4/14/2021, as of 6/2/2021, still waiting....

 

[Abbey]

sent my renewal 4/29. As of 6/7, still waiting

 

[Hansen]

I am still waiting as of 6/19/21.

 

[tdog90yj]

Mailed renewal June 9th. Used USPS with tracking and signature required. CCW unit mailed card on June 16th.
Sample size of one…

 

[Abbey]

That's impressive. I'm still waiting. I did send an email and they confirmed they received my renewal 2 business days after I sent it but it's still "in process". Not sure why it's so slow for some of us.

 

[tdog90yj]

That's impressive. I'm still waiting. I did send an email and they confirmed they received my renewal 2 business days after I sent it but it's still "in process". Not sure why it's so slow for some of us.

Agreed! There doesn’t seem to be rhyme or reason on some of the hold ups. After seeing everyone’s slow returns I was ready to buckle up for the long wait…

 

[Hansen]

Mine expired Saturday, still waiting....

 

[AZPRODRIVER]

Renewal sent in April 19th. Still waiting. Wife sent hers in same time as me. Got it back in 2 weeks.

 

[Hansen]

Mine was received by DPS on 4/20/2021 and I was emailed a message yesterday that they are backed up and it will be longer.

 

[xerts1911]

:shock:

 

[Abbey]

going on 3 months now. Still waiting...

 

[azgunowner]

It is usually 30-45 days.

 

[Desert Rat]

Last time I renewed it took them exactly 45 days. This time I don't recall ever getting the paperwork. I ended up mailing it a few weeks before it expired. Who knows how long it will take this time.

 

[Flash]

Renewed mine just after New Years and it took around 2 weeks. Glad I did it when I did.

 

[rockbronco]

Mailed mine 2-3 weeks ago. Nothing yet. In the past turn around was always quick for me on renewals, didnt think anything of it until I saw this post. I still have about a month left until it expires, will see if it shows before then.

 

[MCM34]

Mailed mine this week after this thread prompted me to check my date. Usually they send a notice with a form 90 days before expiration. I checked the website and it still states they do, I guess it’s due to COVID. The new excuse for everything.

 

[Hansen]

I am still waiting (sent in April 14, 2021), remember they have 75 working days.... Translates to: 15 consecutive weeks!!!

 

[SupportTheSecond]

Took the class back in March and received my CCW the very end of June. This was for a new application not renewal. When I checked their website they list 75 working days is the average wait time and that was pretty much my experience.

I have heard of many getting new applications much faster as well. My local home based FFL person said that my experience was more typical but he also mentioned that since both my wife and I had fairly recent FBI background checks done due to my Son's job at NASA that this would account for delays.

He said also that anyone that is employed at places that do background checking it is typical to have a longer investigation and or even a longe than average wait when they run your check when purchasing a new weapon. One other benefit of getting your CCW.