Wish me luck...
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Cheapshooter
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Me to in Missouri. 8 hour training class that was actually informative and fun. 50 rounds practice ( I actually only shot 20. 10 from a revolver, S&W 617, and 10 from a semi-auto, Browning Buckmark). Then chose what one to us for the "official" qualifying target. Shot 2 mags full (20 rnds) with the Browning. All where they are supposed to be on the B-27 target.
Got the paperwork from the instructor. Off to the County sheriff's office to fill out the application and get fingerprinted. Got a letter back in about a week to pick up my paperwork. Then off to the DMV to get a State Non-Driver Photo ID with the CCW endorsement. The Non-Driver ID was my choice rather than having it on my drivers license.
Me to in Missouri. 8 hour training class that was actually informative and fun. 50 rounds practice ( I actually only shot 20. 10 from a revolver, S&W 617, and 10 from a semi-auto, Browning Buckmark). Then chose what one to us for the "official" qualifying target. Shot 2 mags full (20 rnds) with the Browning. All where they are supposed to be on the B-27 target.
Got the paperwork from the instructor. Off to the County sheriff's office to fill out the application and get fingerprinted. Got a letter back in about a week to pick up my paperwork. Then off to the DMV to get a State Non-Driver Photo ID with the CCW endorsement. The Non-Driver ID was my choice rather than having it on my drivers license.
Cheapshooter
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I only used the 22 because they and the ammo were provided by the class instructor. I was going to use my guns and ammo, but why when they were provided?
I'm all for obeying the law but wouldn't it (ALMOST) be worth it (as a political statement and to be "that guy")..........
Who gets pulled over by a cop (in an "anti" state) for something minor, have him notice your gun and ask......
"Do you have permission to carry that firearm?"
"Yes, I do officer."
"Well, let me see your permit."
"Okay, sir/ma'am. Here you go."
And then unroll a weathered-looking full-size copy of the Bill of Rights with the 2nd Ammendment highlighted!
(Hopefully, the cop would be pro-gun and let you go with just a ticket for speeding and tell you to carry on with your life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.)
Someone (not me) should try it. Think of the publicity and the NRA would probably foot any legal fees/pay the speeding ticket.
Who gets pulled over by a cop (in an "anti" state) for something minor, have him notice your gun and ask......
"Do you have permission to carry that firearm?"
"Yes, I do officer."
"Well, let me see your permit."
"Okay, sir/ma'am. Here you go."
And then unroll a weathered-looking full-size copy of the Bill of Rights with the 2nd Ammendment highlighted!
(Hopefully, the cop would be pro-gun and let you go with just a ticket for speeding and tell you to carry on with your life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.)
Someone (not me) should try it. Think of the publicity and the NRA would probably foot any legal fees/pay the speeding ticket.
Kreyzhorse
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A county gun board for a CCW permit? I would have never guessed that Michigan would have required that. Anyway, hope you get your permit quickly.
Picked up my CPL 2 days ago. I haven't tried it out yet but it did remind me of what a handsome fellow I am (its got my picture on it) 
I also wanted to let everyone know that the Board members were very polite and respectful, and they were just doing their jobs. I didn't mind jumping thru the hoops one bit. Most rules and regs have a reason for being there.
By the way, there is a reason that Ohio is UNDER Michigan....Michigan RULES GO BLUE!!!
I also wanted to let everyone know that the Board members were very polite and respectful, and they were just doing their jobs. I didn't mind jumping thru the hoops one bit. Most rules and regs have a reason for being there.
By the way, there is a reason that Ohio is UNDER Michigan....Michigan RULES GO BLUE!!!
Young.Gun.612
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GO BUCKS! Ann Arbor is a w****!
But congrats on getting your licesnse. SO glad MN is a shall issue state.
But congrats on getting your licesnse. SO glad MN is a shall issue state.
Cheapshooter
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Congrats, glad everything went well.
It's just a shame that in today's America we have to jump through hoops to enjoy our constitutional rights.
It's just a shame that in today's America we have to jump through hoops to enjoy our constitutional rights.
Retired15T
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Congrats on having to prove your Constitutional Right should be granted to you. 
Seriously, Congrats to ya.
When I got mine here in Alabama, it was show up, fill out a single page form, pay my $20 and then, go pick it up the next week. I simply WOULD NOT choose to live in a State that required anything more.
Seriously, Congrats to ya.
When I got mine here in Alabama, it was show up, fill out a single page form, pay my $20 and then, go pick it up the next week. I simply WOULD NOT choose to live in a State that required anything more.
coolbreezy
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EDink, don't forget alaska!
McClintock
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Some of you folks have it pretty good south of the border
North of the 49th, there's a little more bureaucracy to go through. You have to take 2 Firearm Safety courses (at $75 a pop, locally, YMMV) from a government-certified instructor (one for long guns, which you take first, and if you pass, you can take the restricted (handguns and AR-type rifles) course), then you can apply for your Possession and Acquisition License, for a fee of $80 (which you have to renew every 5 years, but you only pay once.... gee thanks!), and then you send that away and wait for a good month-6 weeks. After that, before you can purchase a handgun, you have to apply for an ATT (Authorization to Transport) so you can take your gun with you to and from the range (and you are provided with a list of ranges which you can transport to). You must have a handgun club membership in order to purchase a handgun also. This takes another couple weeks, and then finally, you can purchase your handgun. Long guns (with the exception of AR-type rifles, which are in the same classification as handguns, don't ask me why, I have no idea) do not have the transport restrictions, fortunately.
You can bypass the FS courses by paying a fee and challenging the exam(s), which can cut down on the time to get your PAL, provided you pass, of course.
Oh, and while you can fill out the application form to allow you to carry, good luck in getting approved for that unless you happen to be employed by Brinks or another armored car company.
So, I am green with envy when I hear how easy it is for some of you folks to obtain your permits.
Does it suck? Yes. Am I complaining? Maybe a little bit. Could it be worse? For sure, they could ban guns completely up here. Will I continue to have guns and continue shooting and competing? As long as I'm able to.
Cheers!
McClintock
P.S. Like Kalifornia, we civilians can only have 10 round handgun mags up here, too.
North of the 49th, there's a little more bureaucracy to go through. You have to take 2 Firearm Safety courses (at $75 a pop, locally, YMMV) from a government-certified instructor (one for long guns, which you take first, and if you pass, you can take the restricted (handguns and AR-type rifles) course), then you can apply for your Possession and Acquisition License, for a fee of $80 (which you have to renew every 5 years, but you only pay once.... gee thanks!), and then you send that away and wait for a good month-6 weeks. After that, before you can purchase a handgun, you have to apply for an ATT (Authorization to Transport) so you can take your gun with you to and from the range (and you are provided with a list of ranges which you can transport to). You must have a handgun club membership in order to purchase a handgun also. This takes another couple weeks, and then finally, you can purchase your handgun. Long guns (with the exception of AR-type rifles, which are in the same classification as handguns, don't ask me why, I have no idea) do not have the transport restrictions, fortunately.
You can bypass the FS courses by paying a fee and challenging the exam(s), which can cut down on the time to get your PAL, provided you pass, of course.
Oh, and while you can fill out the application form to allow you to carry, good luck in getting approved for that unless you happen to be employed by Brinks or another armored car company.
So, I am green with envy when I hear how easy it is for some of you folks to obtain your permits.
Does it suck? Yes. Am I complaining? Maybe a little bit. Could it be worse? For sure, they could ban guns completely up here. Will I continue to have guns and continue shooting and competing? As long as I'm able to.
Cheers!
McClintock
P.S. Like Kalifornia, we civilians can only have 10 round handgun mags up here, too.
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Ed: In Missouri when I took my class (4 years ago) they made us use .22. Had to shoot both revolver and semi auto then choose one to "qualify" with. Our instructor would not let us use our own weapon.
When I took the class in Louisiana (10+years ago) you could use whatever you wanted to use and the shooting was timed with mag switches and revolver reloads.
Ed: In Missouri when I took my class (4 years ago) they made us use .22. Had to shoot both revolver and semi auto then choose one to "qualify" with. Our instructor would not let us use our own weapon.
When I took the class in Louisiana (10+years ago) you could use whatever you wanted to use and the shooting was timed with mag switches and revolver reloads.
SuperRuger
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I couldn't imagine living in a state that was anti gun or had all that BS to have one. Why live there. Glad i live in NC which is open carry and very gun friendly. Alaska and Vermont are the best though and i wish all the others would learn from them.
Retired15T
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Ed.....to answer your question, NO. There's no classes required at all. What I put in that previous post is all you do.
Having said that, I think we may have a lot more people who get their permits revoked. I'm friends with the Sheriff of both counties that surround my area. And I know the City Police Chief. All three of them have told me about recent incidents where they have had to revoke people's licenses.
They will issue a license to anyone who clears the most basic checks. But get caught/seen acting like an idiot, you lose your permit on the spot.
Having said that, I think we may have a lot more people who get their permits revoked. I'm friends with the Sheriff of both counties that surround my area. And I know the City Police Chief. All three of them have told me about recent incidents where they have had to revoke people's licenses.
They will issue a license to anyone who clears the most basic checks. But get caught/seen acting like an idiot, you lose your permit on the spot.