Applied Haven't Heard Anything

[Beechcraftpilot]

I applied for my ccw with OCSD and met with melissa at the end of march. So far I haven't heard anything. Melissa is awsome at what she does and I know she is busy so I don't want to bother her. Does anyone know what time frame I am looking at, if or when I should call and check my application status. Could I take my CCW class anyway? Input would be appreciated.

Thanks

[AMS MIKE]

could be up to 3 weeks I think to hear back. They do get busy.

You cannot take the 16hr CCW class UNTIL you receive the "Approved for Further Proccessing" letter.

[Bombard]

You're due to hear any day now. OC has seen a huge increase in applications since the first of the year.

[Beechcraftpilot]

So far its been four weeks The anticipation is killing me

[libertarian]

If it's really been 4 weeks (not to be confused with 10 days that FEELS like 4 weeks ), a polite phone call to inquire if they need any more information and check the status would probably be appropriate. You might have to leave a message and you might not hear back right away, but when I did mine Melissa told me to call her if I hadn't heard anything in 4 weeks.

CCWI might chime in here if he knows what the current backlog is like, but I'm sure it's slammin busy over there.

[Dan M.]

Mine took 34 days but that was two years ago

[mtmman]

I called Melissa at the 6 week mark and left a message. She called me back the same day and gave me the thumbs up on the background check. My guess is she's pretty busy. Give her a call.

[bpphoto]

How's it go???

No news is: GOOD NEWS!!!

At least your not waiting over 6+ months like some other counties which
will remain nameless!!! (S.B.)

bp

[Beechcraftpilot]

Thats true why can't cali just be shall issue?

[Rob P.]

Originally Posted by bpphoto

At least your not waiting over 6+ months like some other counties which will remain nameless!!! (S.B.)

Or like Ventura County which (at the time of this writing) says it will take OVER 1 yr for the initial approval.

[Mtn. Medic]

Mine took a whoppin' eight days from submission to rice.

Loving life in Gods country.

[OC Newbie]

When I met with Melissa about 2 weeks ago for my initial interview and to turn in my application, she told me to call her if I didn't hear back within a week. I called exactly one week later and she had gotten my initial approval back from the lieutenant that morning and emailed everthing to me. She has been awesome-very cooperative and helpful. Hope all goes well for you.

[crackiller]

I have been waiting for more than a month. The date I went for my interview was 6/11/08 and have not heard anything. I called Melissa about 2 weeks ago and she told me that the new Sheriff has put all CCW applications on hold. I have been checking the forum on the progress. I hope i dont end up getting the shorter end of the stick.

[AMS MIKE]

Originally Posted by crackiller

I have been waiting for more than a month. The date I went for my interview was 6/11/08 and have not heard anything. I called Melissa about 2 weeks ago and she told me that the new Sheriff has put all CCW applications on hold. I have been checking the forum on the progress. I hope i dont end up getting the shorter end of the stick.

Thats correct. Everything is still on hold, looks like until the end of the month.

[CCWInstructor]

I would not expect letters to be mailed until after August 11th.