Wait times Monroe 2021 and the "pistol permit playoff beard "

[Jchrisls]

Today marks day 210. As written before, there has been some movement as references and I have been contacted within the last month. It somewhat feels as if a little of the anxiousness has been removed from the entire process. By no means is this the end, and anything can happen between now and the final determination, but of the entirety of the process, contact being the only part I would be privy of knowing is now in the rearview mirror.

As I mentioned before, a self imposed beard growth was or could have been altered when references have been contacted. I have taken advantage of this, part due to the references, but also due to illness making the beard difficult and, well disgusting as I was sick. Going forward my goal is to once again carry on growing the beard until final word comes in.


Until 240 ( and from my understanding, most likely at least 270 or more), signing off.

 

[dwa12479]

210 days too many.

 

[Acer-m14]

1 day to many .. should be able to walk in gun store and walk out with it .. the pistol that is .. no permission needed .. like 25 other states ..

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Today marks day 210. As written before, there has been some movement as references and I have been contacted within the last month. It somewhat feels as if a little of the anxiousness has been removed from the entire process. By no means is this the end, and anything can happen between now and the final determination, but of the entirety of the process, contact being the only part I would be privy of knowing is now in the rearview mirror.

As I mentioned before, a self imposed beard growth was or could have been altered when references have been contacted. I have taken advantage of this, part due to the references, but also due to illness making the beard difficult and, well disgusting as I was sick. Going forward my goal is to once again carry on growing the beard until final word comes in.


Until 240 ( and from my understanding, most likely at least 270 or more), signing off.

I know it's an epic pain in the ass of frustration and violation of your rights, but imagine how hopeless you would feel if you weren't already 240 days into the process and were just beginning it. I tell people all the time just start the process.

Hang in there hopefully not much longer and it will all be worth it. The way the world is going you won't get it a day too soon either.

 

[Howdy]

I'm sorry, maybe you already said this, but do you mean it's been x amount of days since you did everything you had to do on your end, or x amount of days since you started the process?

 

[Jchrisls]

I'm sorry, maybe you already said this, but do you mean it's been x amount of days since you did everything you had to do on your end, or x amount of days since you started the process?

Its been, as of today, 215 days since I left my application at the county clerk's office. If I recall correctly, it was 197 days from the drop off until my references were contacted.

If something important happens ( IE- references contacted or someone posted something) I log the day here. Otherwise I just post every 30 days.

Hope this helps.

 

[Jchrisls]

Welp, 240 days have gone by. As said before, references were contacted on day 196, 44 days ago. When contacted I was told it will be most likely 2-3 more months until a determination is sent in the mail, so at least 1 1/2 of that time has passed. My estimate, which is purely a guess, is most likely beyond the 270 day mark leaning heavily on 300+. Still feel a bit relieved that at least references were contacted and hopefully this will come to a decision within the next few months. Beard restarted and beginning to fill back in.


As always, until 270 now, signing off.

 

[Jchrisls]

Hi. First post. I've been lurking on your thread for a couple weeks, checking your progress. We both applied around the same time. I think I applied a week earlier, but our references were called the same day. I just got my approval letter on Friday. Hopefully I'll have my card within a month. Not trying to get your hopes up, just offer a glimmer of hope. I figured I owed that much for lurking. I hope you see yours very soon. Best of luck.

Congratulations! Glad to see things come to fruition for you. I appreciate the response a lot as it does give hope I will receive word soon and I'm also glad this chain of posts did what I hoped it would do. Shed light on the timeline from beginning to end. As guns and gadgets would say now that your permit is on the way, "Stay safe, be vigilant and always carry a firearm with you to protect the lives of you, you family and your community "

All the best!

 

[RennBaer]

I also received my approval letter this weekend, so hopefully yours will be coming soon!

 

[Jchrisls]

I also received my approval letter this weekend, so hopefully yours will be coming soon!

Congratulations! I've enjoyed reading your posts here and glad you have come to the conclusion. You've waited longer than I have, and deservedly recieved your permit first. I read your encounter with the individual who had assistance from a Sheriff and glad you tried to keep them honest. Enjoy shooting in the future and look forward to hearing which firearms you obtain coming soon!

 

[Jchrisls]

Thanks and will do.

I'm sorry I didn't decide to join the conversation sooner, but I like to keep my social exposure minimal. Our experience sounds very similar; the fingerprint machine was down when I got printed as well.

Not meant to sound unsympathetic to those affected by the tragedy in Buffalo last week, but I couldn't help wondering how it might impact the final approval by the judge. Obviously it shouldn't, but people don't always do what they should/shouldn't. If they did, we wouldn't be having this conversation. So, I was pleasantly surprised to get my letter which was approved May 18.

I agree about the buffalo shooting and its potential impact on CCW permits. I also wondered for a very long time how or if the NYSRPA vs NY case would impact it as well due to the timing of our applications and the potential date of ruling. In either case, I'm truly glad you followed and am looking forward to my final decision soon more so now due to your post. Thanks for your update and hope your new shopping experience will bear fruit!

 

[Jchrisls]

Welp, I had raised my Hope's due to the responses, but as of yet nothing. I guess my original estimate of June or July at the earliest is probably more realistic.

 

[nortatoga]

 

[Jchrisls]

270. Nine months by 30 days/ month count. No mail today, hence no word. Nearly a month has passed since @Irick and @RennBaer have recieved thier notifications and over 70 days since references were contacted. Technically 9 months is Friday as it's the 24th, but I have been consistent in my count as 30 days to a month. My estimation was correct that no word will be received before 270, and now my gut says past 300 days. Disappointing and frustrating doesn't clearly describe it honestly.

Welp, as always, until now 300, signing off.

 

[Beerman]

These delays are ridiculous. Talk about dragging your feet. My county clerk’s website used to say 4 months turn around time from submission to issuance, as of March when I submitted mine. Now it says 6+ months due to being so busy. Ugh. I’m guessing I won’t hear a thing now until September. Sucks.

 

[Jchrisls]

These delays are ridiculous. Talk about dragging your feet. My county clerk’s website used to say 4 months turn around time from submission to issuance, as of March when I submitted mine. Now it says 6+ months due to being so busy. Ugh. I’m guessing I won’t hear a thing now until September. Sucks.

As bad as that timeframe sounds, 6 months is an improvement from Monroe county website estimate of 9-16 months. To even ask where my permit is in the process, I need to make an appointment at thier office.

The schedule is booked until Mid July.

That alone is another month just to ask a question.

 

[Beerman]

(The post above this one) is pretty sad. Thanks, local governments and civil servants. Thanks.

 

[Jchrisls]

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Wow. That sucks. Really feeling your frustration. I kind of felt bad getting your hopes up, so I've avoided any update on my end - and besides it's your thread. But, I just can't help wondering why I'm so much further ahead in the process. We both submitted in mid-September, and our references were called within a day of each other. The only thing left for you should be the judge's approval. Is it just luck of the draw which judge reviews your application? Maybe, I don't know, but I would think if there were some issue causing the delay you'd have heard about it by now. Otherwise, there is no good reason for the disparity. I am a vet and did include my DD-214, but I've never heard of that being a determining factor and for all I know you may be as well.

Oddly there was a vet there applying at the exact same time I was applying in camouflage. I now was if it was you
Back in 2016 I remember WHEC doing an expose on permit wait times and it generally being revealed that certain judges do exactly that, sit on applications for months at a time. I unfortunately didn't live in Rochester at the time but shortly after wait times decreased dramatically. Who knows at this point.
As to getting my hopes up bases upon your post it was inevitable but a relief at the time that the only input I could control was over (references) and thought it would be soon. No harm, it actually helped a ton

 

[Jchrisls]

Nope, not me in camo - I was in a full on ghillie suit

Have you considered sending an email to MCPistols@monroecounty.gov for an update? I did that about 2 weeks after receiving my approval letter, they answered the next day.

No wonder I didn't see you, the ghillie suit. Lined with paper clips and staples. Blended right in Lol.

I was going to go there to ask for an update, to which they can only tell me if its with the police, judge or clerk, and they stated I needed to show proof of identity. I don't know if I could do that via email, but I could try it :]

 

[That_FNG]

I just sold a pistol to friend who lives in Monroe county on Saturday. The soonest he could get an appointment to add it was July 6th. I still can’t believe they only do appointments for adding or dropping. I guess I’m spoiled in Erie county where I can do everything same day. I always thought Monroe county was more friendly to 2A but it seems like Erie county is way for friendly to 2A. It’s rediculous in how much variance there is from county to county in the same state. It should be the same for the entire state regardless of which county you deal with.

 

[That_FNG]

I just added 3 pistols to my new permit by mail, they said to allow 14 days but I had the coupons and updated permit mailed back in a 6 days. Maybe that would be quicker?

The problem is his wife gets the mail so he doesn’t know if he would be able to intercept the mail before she gets it

 

[Acer-m14]

what is the wait time on Ave D and that area ? a few hours


oh that's for a gun and not a permission slip ..

LOL ..

 

[Jchrisls]

Ok so I have the app that tells you what mail you are recieving before it comes.
Calling out
@RennBaer.
@irick

Did yours come from the monroe county supreme and county courts? Did you get 1 or 2 letters in the mail?


Holy hell am I nervous...


I'm getting 2, but one could be junk mail as its postage is pre paid and from California. I really think that's junk. The other is from Rochester...


NERVOUS!!!!!!

 

[MothMan]

 

[Beerman]

 

[Jchrisls]

Love it!

In my imagination I see you as Danny Devito, celebrating that it's in the mail and a slam dunk.

I see me as Arnold Schwarzenegger, dreading if it's a denial letter LOL

 

[dwa12479]

I just sold a pistol to friend who lives in Monroe county on Saturday. The soonest he could get an appointment to add it was July 6th. I still can’t believe they only do appointments for adding or dropping. I guess I’m spoiled in Erie county where I can do everything same day. I always thought Monroe county was more friendly to 2A but it seems like Erie county is way for friendly to 2A. It’s rediculous in how much variance there is from county to county in the same state. It should be the same for the entire state regardless of which county you deal with.

That started during COVID, and they just haven't taken it down yet. The last pistol I bought, I went straight to the clerk from the store. Figured what's the worst that could happen, they send me out. They never asked a thing about an appt, added the amendment and I was on my way.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Ok so I have the app that tells you what mail you are recieving before it comes.
Calling out
@RennBaer.
@irick

Did yours come from the monroe county supreme and county courts? Did you get 1 or 2 letters in the mail?


Holy hell am I nervous...


I'm getting 2, but one could be junk mail as its postage is pre paid and from California. I really think that's junk. The other is from Rochester...


NERVOUS!!!!!!

Holy crap!! Fingers crossed @Jchrisls
It's high time for your wait to be over.

 

[Jchrisls]

I just received one approval letter from County Court Chambers. It appeared to come directly from the judge's office. *Fingers crossed*

I believe the other is junk mail as its postmark is from California.

Man today is DRAGGING!!!

On another note, beer mans post above and my description of it made me seriously laugh out loud...

 

[ArmedCorgi]

If this is it, then you should shave your beard and knit a holster for your first pistol out of it.