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Old 03-28-2008, 07:07 PM
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I am curious to know how important is a "range letter" to the CCW application process? Typically how much time does one have to train to get one? I do have two good character letters is that enough? I'm really trying to do my homework to be sure I don't miss anything in the application process, from what I read you have one chance to get it right.
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I never got a range letter.

I had 3 people write reference letters. And I made sure the 3 knew the letters were because I was applying for a CCW.
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By "range letter" do you mean the certificate for completion of the required firearms/CCW class and range qualification?
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One chance is about all you get. A few people have appealed a no decision and ended up with a CCW. It does happen, just no very often.

As for Range Letters... It all depends on your good cause. I know that's not much of an answer...

You're best bet is to talk with someone. I recomend you contact CCWInstructor. Send him a priivate message and ask you're questions. I'm sure he will be able to tell you much more then me.

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By "range letter" I mean a good character letter from the shooting range you normally attend.
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As for Range Letters... It all depends on your good cause.
Precisely. Depending on what your good cause is (do not post it here) you many not need one at all.

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You're best bet is to talk with someone. I recomend you contact CCWInstructor.
Excellent advice. Email CCWInstructor. Put "Good Cause" in the subject line.
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Excellent advice. Email CCWInstructor. Put "Good Cause" in the subject line.
his email is: greg@firearmstraining.com
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By "range letter" I mean a good character letter from the shooting range you normally attend.
The good character letters have to come from someone who knows you well -- a close acquaintance. Unless you are a personal friend of the owner of the range you visit, they can't (and likely won't) give you a "good character" letter. And if he did, it would be as your friend, not as the owner of the range.
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By "range letter" I mean a good character letter from the shooting range you normally attend.
Do as others have said. PM CCWInstructor.

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You do not need a "Range Letter".
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