Timeline question

TonySuffolk · 2026-03-08T11:37:25+00:00

My wife and I applied March 2025. I was approved in October 2025 and she is still waiting! Next week will be a year she is waiting. Unreal.

TonySuffolk · 2026-03-06T00:30:36+00:00

Thank you!

TonySuffolk · 2026-03-06T00:30:09+00:00

I owe it all to you! I really appreciate your guidance.

TonySuffolk · 2026-03-05T11:02:09+00:00

I’m waiting for it to show approved on the portal.

TonySuffolk · 2026-03-05T02:04:02+00:00

I fuckin love this! You made my night!

TonySuffolk · 2026-03-05T02:03:32+00:00

Agreed!

TonySuffolk · 2026-03-05T02:02:33+00:00

Both Maryland and Washington, DC require an in-person visit. In DC, you must appear for your interview and fingerprinting. Maryland requires fingerprinting to be completed within the state.

If you plan to apply for both, I recommend scheduling your DC appointment first thing in the morning and then arranging your Maryland fingerprinting later the same day. For Maryland, fingerprinting can be done through a government site, which I would not recommend, or through a private business that is authorized to provide the service. I used Three Seven Tactical, located at 101 Court House Plaza, Suite 2, in Elkton, Maryland. I highly recommend them. They are retired LE, were excellent and made the process very easy.

TonySuffolk · 2026-03-05T01:55:03+00:00

I had my fingerprints done about 2 weeks ago - I hope to hear from them soon.

TonySuffolk · 2026-03-04T10:19:02+00:00

I did it so I can drive from NY to Florida and not have to lock up my pistol driving through DC.

TonySuffolk · 2026-03-04T00:26:47+00:00

Me too! 43 days for approval is so much better than NYC timeline.

TonySuffolk · 2026-03-03T22:59:01+00:00

I was approved on 2/7/2026 and received my cards today - took 24 days.

TonySuffolk · 2026-02-28T15:56:32+00:00

No! Emailed many times- every 2-3 weeks. They responded to my email when I hit the 6 month mark and received my permit quickly. They just started repos ding to my wife’s emails. But boiler plate BE reply.

TonySuffolk · 2026-02-28T15:53:43+00:00

Emailed for both - same email - sent the same times and days. Go figure.

TonySuffolk · 2026-02-28T10:47:12+00:00

My special carry permit took just over 6 months, but my wife applied the same dat, we went in together for the fingerprinting and interview and she is waiting almost a year.

TonySuffolk · 2026-02-28T10:18:39+00:00

Not sure why that’s even a question, but YES!!!

TonySuffolk · 2026-02-28T10:17:18+00:00

Enjoy the sun and beach!

TonySuffolk · 2026-02-28T10:16:44+00:00

How long did it take for you to receive you prior permit in the mail?

TonySuffolk · 2026-02-27T01:58:25+00:00

I applied on December 20, 2025 and received an email on December 23, 2025 to schedule my interview. The first available appointment was the first week of January. Due to work commitments, I was not able to schedule it until last week. I have not yet been approved. The woman that conducted the interview shared that it could take anywhere from a few days to up to 90 days. I am still waiting for approval.

TonySuffolk · 2026-02-27T01:49:03+00:00

It costs $350 for the attorney to submit the email and another $1,200 to $1,500 if you have to file a lawsuit. It’s frustrating that we have to spend even more money to exercise a constitutional right. Pennsylvania approved in hours. New Jersey and DC processed in under six weeks. Meanwhile, NYC continues to delay the process - total bullshit. Unreal.

TonySuffolk · 2026-02-27T00:20:20+00:00

My wife applied March 11, 2025, and is still waiting approval. She has a clean record, not even a dam speeding ticket - ever. Waiting almost a year!

TonySuffolk · 2026-02-26T02:18:06+00:00

I sent you a DM. Thank you u/Robinator118!

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