Just read a post which noted that anyone obtaining a CCW (in that state) had to be fingerprinted. I guess I'm ignorant, but I didn't realize this was part of the program. How common is this? It offends me that demonstrably law-abiding citizens are subjected to treatment normally reserved for criminals (or federal employees).
Do you have to be fingerprinted to get a CCW?
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Mike Irwin
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I think Virginia law allows it, but most issuing agencies don't do it.
The first time I got my permit in Fairfax County, back in 1995?, I did have to submit to being fingerprinted.
When I renewed in 1998, I didn't, as the law had been updated.
The first time I got my permit in Fairfax County, back in 1995?, I did have to submit to being fingerprinted.
When I renewed in 1998, I didn't, as the law had been updated.
TXBera
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When I checked on it here in TX, you have to have your fingerprints on file before they will issue the permit.
NightWolfe
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when they take the fingerprints they send them off to the FBI, and after the FBI approves they issue the permit ..
at least that's how it works in FL .. maybe it's a Federal law ?
at least that's how it works in FL .. maybe it's a Federal law ?
Hutch
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Not in Alabama.
P95Carry
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No fingerprints here in my PA county ... just a standard NIC's.
In Arizona you do - simply so they can be sure you are you. Same in Michigan. There are a lot of jobs and security clearances that require fingerprinting. I consider it to be a reasonable requirement for someone who is going to be licensed to carry a gun. This won't stop any criminals from carrying, but it might stop one from getting a license.
CZ 75 BD
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In Jefferson County Alabama...
only the fingerprints on the $7.50 fee that you hand across the counter.
only the fingerprints on the $7.50 fee that you hand across the counter.
Liberty.45ACP
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Georgia requires prints as well.
Treylis
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You'd think that a photo driver's license and a CCW permit would be plenty of ID for making sure you're who you say you are, heh. I think the government is just print-happy.
Isn't there an additional fee for getting printed in Arizona? Something like 5 bucks, maybe 10-15?
Isn't there an additional fee for getting printed in Arizona? Something like 5 bucks, maybe 10-15?
Chupacabra
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Required in Washington state.
Treylis:
There was no extra fee at the police department I went to. The state of Arizona charges a flat $50.00 fee that's supposed to cover all of the administrative costs. Fingerprinting didn't take five minutes, and a lot of that was jaw-jacking with the officer about different guns.
There was no extra fee at the police department I went to. The state of Arizona charges a flat $50.00 fee that's supposed to cover all of the administrative costs. Fingerprinting didn't take five minutes, and a lot of that was jaw-jacking with the officer about different guns.
modifiedbrowning
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Required in Montana. The great thing about when I got printed was the guy called ahead of me who was registering as a sex offender!
Wildalaska
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Need prints in Alaska to get a permit, but ya dont need a permit to carry, b ut ya need one to get Class3..
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Night Guy
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I was fingerprinted as a condition of my employment long before I ever applied for my CCW. When I finally did apply for the CCW, I was more appalled at the local Sheriff's dept using ink since my employer has a fancy xerox-like digital machine. When they didn't even offer me a sink to wash off the orange soap I was even more offended. I felt dirty, damn near criminal.
But less than two weeks later I had my permission slip in the mail and all was well.
But less than two weeks later I had my permission slip in the mail and all was well.
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Logistar
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Kentucky doesn't require fingerprints.
I was fingerprinted a long time ago by the FBI because I did some work for them and it was required. - Not related to CCW though.
I was fingerprinted a long time ago by the FBI because I did some work for them and it was required. - Not related to CCW though.
Mike Irwin
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NightWolf,
Nope, not a Federal law. CCW issues are a state matter.
Nope, not a Federal law. CCW issues are a state matter.
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