You go in individually. In the old days the board would want to why you felt the need to go about armed, what training you've had, sometimes the sheriff or his representive would ask weird & arcane questions concerning "firearm safety" and fine points of the law. And also to see you in person, ya might be Hitler or Manson ya know.
I did once have a board member ask when was the last time I had and eye exam...no kidding, having drivers license not proof of good vision