OK, I thought it would be helpful to anyone who wants to begin the process of obtaining their CCDW License if there was a step-by-step list of steps/instructions to follow (in order), and a timeline (or time frame) that the steps need to be completed.
I know, at least for me, that money is sometimes difficult to come by on an exact date, so budgeting and knowing how much and when would help a lot. And I'd hate to not be able to get a license because one requirement "expired" or wasn't done at the right time....
Here's my version of a FAQ regarding the CCDW License and procedure, which hopefully will help others who are about to begin this process. For those of you who have done this, if you could provide any answers and input, it would be greatly appreciated! Especially any "tips" or "unknown secrets" that people should be aware of....
Where is the Prothonotary office?
Must I get an application from them in person?
What must be done first? Second? Is there a set order to do things? Does one step need to be finished before starting another?
How long do I have, once I begin the process, to get everything taken care of?
What's the total cost for obtaining a CCDW License?
Does anything (application, questionnaires, fingerprinting, training course, etc) have an "expiration date"?
Which newspaper must I use for my notice?
Where can I get fingerprinted? How long does it take? Do I need an appointment?
Delaware is a "May Issue" State: Do I need to have a dangerous job or live in a bad neighborhood to justify to the judge why I need/want a CCDW License?
What should/can I do if I'm denied a License?
Will I be personally interviewed by someone to determine my mental/emotional stability?
Well, that's all I can think of right now....
I think the most important thing to get out of all of this is to know exactly when to do what, and how long someone has to get it done (and how much it'll cost).
Thanks for playing!
I know, at least for me, that money is sometimes difficult to come by on an exact date, so budgeting and knowing how much and when would help a lot. And I'd hate to not be able to get a license because one requirement "expired" or wasn't done at the right time....
Here's my version of a FAQ regarding the CCDW License and procedure, which hopefully will help others who are about to begin this process. For those of you who have done this, if you could provide any answers and input, it would be greatly appreciated! Especially any "tips" or "unknown secrets" that people should be aware of....
Where is the Prothonotary office?
Must I get an application from them in person?
What must be done first? Second? Is there a set order to do things? Does one step need to be finished before starting another?
How long do I have, once I begin the process, to get everything taken care of?
What's the total cost for obtaining a CCDW License?
Does anything (application, questionnaires, fingerprinting, training course, etc) have an "expiration date"?
Which newspaper must I use for my notice?
Where can I get fingerprinted? How long does it take? Do I need an appointment?
Delaware is a "May Issue" State: Do I need to have a dangerous job or live in a bad neighborhood to justify to the judge why I need/want a CCDW License?
What should/can I do if I'm denied a License?
Will I be personally interviewed by someone to determine my mental/emotional stability?
Well, that's all I can think of right now....
I think the most important thing to get out of all of this is to know exactly when to do what, and how long someone has to get it done (and how much it'll cost).
Thanks for playing!
Dave
Co-Founder & Global Moderator
Delaware Open Carry
"You have to be prepared to do the violence in order to survive the violence."
Co-Founder & Global Moderator
Delaware Open Carry
"You have to be prepared to do the violence in order to survive the violence."