nextjoe
Member
So I spent 10 hours today sitting in a classroom, taking the NRA Personal Protection Class. This is the first step towards getting a Michigan concealed carry license. I also have to complete 3 hours of range time (but I only have to fire a minimum of 30 rounds!) to get the certificate from the class. After that, here's what else has to be done:
- Get fingerprinted and have the prints sent to the State Police and the FBI
- Get photographed
- Complete all the necessary paperwork
- Give the County Gun Board permission to access all my medical records
- Pay $105 on top of the $150 that the class cost me
- Submit two notarized letters of reference (a requirement made up out of thin air by the County)
- Wait anywhere from 4 to 14 months, even though the County is required by law to issue or deny the permit within 45 days of the fingerprints coming up clear
Frankly, I'm infuriated and disgusted by all the hoops I have to jump through, and all the time and expense involved in getting "permission" to exercise a Constitutional and human right. I'm having second thoughts about the whole thing. Any encouragement/suggestions/advice?
Best,
Joe
- Get fingerprinted and have the prints sent to the State Police and the FBI
- Get photographed
- Complete all the necessary paperwork
- Give the County Gun Board permission to access all my medical records
- Pay $105 on top of the $150 that the class cost me
- Submit two notarized letters of reference (a requirement made up out of thin air by the County)
- Wait anywhere from 4 to 14 months, even though the County is required by law to issue or deny the permit within 45 days of the fingerprints coming up clear
Frankly, I'm infuriated and disgusted by all the hoops I have to jump through, and all the time and expense involved in getting "permission" to exercise a Constitutional and human right. I'm having second thoughts about the whole thing. Any encouragement/suggestions/advice?
Best,
Joe