^^^ I appreciate your input, and am glad that you were able to secure your permit.
When I went through the process with Kern county (as a primary residence back then) the process was a couple of months. Getting it changed over to LASD was initially easy due to employment when I moved. Renewing it has been an altogether different issue after retirement.
I however speak out due to what I observe that others are going through. Waiting as long as some (most) are is despicable.
While I place no blame on the individual unit members running the process, I do point to the Sheriff. He is the end of the line so to speak, and he is responsible. If lawsuits are successful, he will be forced to make it better through the use of automation, and to remove the burden on his unit to do so much manually, if that is indeed the issue.
The SOLUTION I offer is:
* Applicants secure their required training, fingerprints/livescan, application, references, firearms checks, photo, etc., all PRIOR to applying, on their own time. These items should be good for at least six months before expiring.
* IMMEDIATELY upon applying, the electronically delivered CCW permit is valid, UNTIL LASD can prove otherwise why it should be denied. This temporary permit is valid for two years, and is fully renewable indefinitely. The applicant may if they wish print a hard copy, or store the electronic version on any device for presentation as required by law.
* LASD has 90 days to make a denial for cause, and must state the reason, with applicable law to back it up. After 90 days, a permanent card must be issued. Failure to do so by the time any temporary permit expires at two years, the extension of the temporary permit will occur automatically and WITHOUT CHARGE (ZERO $$) to the applicant.
While I deplore the need to permit a constitutional right, the above would go a long way towns the eventual correction and restoration of the rights of the citizenry.
