With the current backlog, Carmichael said gun owners do have options. Or leaving the key where a child can find it. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden's office currently has almost 5,300 applications in hand and is working on those received in April, according to the sheriff's web site. I know in some states its a little bit quicker, but I live in North Carolina. 704-336-3665 (Office) 704-432-5246 (Fax) 700 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. They Refused to Fight for Russia. Example video title will go here for this video. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. "At least that is what they are stating. Gun Permits - mecksheriff.com McFadden says hed rather be extra cautious and thorough through the permit process. However, although now able to obtain timely fingerprinting services and submit their [concealed handgun permit] applications when desired, Mecklenburg County residents have continued to suffer from lengthy, months-long delays in receiving their [concealed handgun permit]s, in violation of their right to bear arms under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, the lawsuit reads. I want to again thank the incredible staff of the Permitting and Registration Division for their tremendous efforts during this crisis and for remaining open while many other counties closed their doors. (d) "Minor" as used in this section means a person under 18 years of age who is not emancipated. I do respect the Second Amendment.. In February, she submitted an application for a concealed-carry permit, which included getting fingerprinted. I'll go to jail. The concealed carry permit is administered through your local Sheriff's office. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. "So that is the delay in the process right now. Were trying to catch up, but the volume is still coming in, McFadden said. Listen to the podcast weekly. The permit costs $90 for new permits and $75 to renew a permit. It is that the numbers have went up, Meckelnburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said. Or, because I'm busy? I want to again thank the incredible staff of the Permitting and Registration Division for their tremendous efforts during this crisis and for remaining open while many other counties closed their doors. He has signed up for this job and he's failing to do it properly.". All ofWCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. is a weekly in-depth look at politics in Charlotte, North Carolina,South Carolina, and beyond with host Ben Thompson. Meck County making 'significant progress' on concealed carry and pistol CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - [INTRO] People wanting to carry a gun for self-defense are facing a long wait for a government permit. This comes after McFadden was sued by two organizations that accused him of not following the law for issuing handgun permits. The office will be available by Wait for concealed carry permit in Mecklenburg takes almost a year, Police searching for driver in deadly hit-and-run in Salisbury, Waxhaw native Saldiveri becomes first player from his Union Co. school drafted into NFL, Livingstone to announce partnership to help students in foster care, Deedee Wright to speak at Friends of Rowan Public Library May 4 Meeting, PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. The other plaintiffs have similar allegations, saying the laws have infringed upon the rights of their members. 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The sheriff's office must inform a gun owner whether it will approve or deny a pistol purchase permit within 14 days of receiving the application. We have also found that not everyone discloses their military status on their application, so to be sure we are getting accurate information our process is to check everyone through the same facilities which include the VA. Once the sheriffs office receives all of the documentation from the investigative process, they have 45 days to issue or deny the permit. Now, a judge is requiring the sheriffs office to take fingerprints on the same day a concealed handgun application is submitted. Brittney Melton, AP. Shook points out that the injunction is temporary but hopes the two sides can come to an agreement and avoid pursuing further litigation. The Gaston County Sheriff's Office said pistol purchase permits spiked by more than 9,000 between 2019 and 2020. Gun owners in Mecklenburg County say the pistol . By doing so, you will not be charged the convenience fee. The processing of the concealed handgun permit takes much longer than the handgun purchase permit. The appointment to get fingerprinted was scheduled for June. The Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Office has 7,116 concealed handgun permits that are currently unfulfilled as of November 28, 2022, according to data provided by the sheriffs office.