I plan on a long post regarding the whole thing, including the full beards growth during the wait
Wait times Monroe 2021 and the "pistol permit playoff beard "
- Thread starter Jchrisls
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Crazy! I'm pretty surprised that you haven't received a letter in the mail yet considering your references were called before mine. I actually received my permit last weekend—it only took 320 days!
Someone else on Reddit who applied in March said that their references were contacted after only 2.5 months, so who knows what is going on behind the scenes at the sheriff's office.
I'm hoping you hear something soon!
That_FNG
.308 Win
No it’s more of the wife is the type who views guns as a utilitarian item and you only need 1 gun for everything. She doesn’t understand why someone would need two guns or want two guns. So she views it as unnecessary and therefore unneeded. I have in the past pointed out “why do you need more that one pair of shoes or more than one purse?” But she has never understood.
So gents, the time has come to finally reveal what the outcome was. I did receive the letter from the monroe county court today as anticipated. And the answer is.......
Approved.
Whew. One of the longest days I've had at work in awhile in anticipation. As promised in the beginning WAY back when I didn't shave ( less once after references were contacted per my promise at the beginning, plus I was sick) .
So, for all who have followed, here are some of the details about the journey, with some further background not previously revealed. It all TRULY started in October of 2019. Yeah, that's right, 2019. A friend got me more interested in firearms that month, 3 years ago. I had recently moved to Rochester in 2018 and we went shooting. I was hooked. I couldn't WAIT to apply for my permit, but due to the recent move and restrictions on references ( minimum 3 years, all from monroe or additional hoops I would have to jump through) I decided to wait until the references seasoned. That's set me back roughly 1.5 years. I unknowingly thought a PP class was required ( isn't in monroe) and waited for an opening. Took the class in February of 2020.....the covid hit in March. Screwed everything up. Fast forward to August of 2021. New job, better employer. My employer, of all people encouraged me to go, even giving me the time off to get it done. Got the appointment set. That brought me to where this all started.
September 24th, 2021 @ 2:37 p.m. Application left with the clerk and shaver stored away. All told for me it was years, not days.
But for those who are following now or in the future the actual statistics are as follows-
Application dropped off September 24th, 2021 @ 2:37 p.m..
References were contacted and phone interviews with wife and I conducted 196 days later.
Letter of approval recieved today, June 21st post work.
All told, 270 days, 2 hours and 44 minutes from drop off to answer.
As to the beard..
Shaved once in April post reference contact, all within parameters, due to illness. 3 days clean shaven, beard restarted immediately post recovery. Still touting it today as of thier post. Shaving under consideration as I write.
Total beard length combined......
From clean shaven in the beginning until today...
7 3/4 inches. It will now go as I promised in the beginning. I had never grown a beard before, and have been called Santa for months, its finally over.
To all you guys, all the words of encouragement and the laughs ive had I gotta say......
Thanks.
It was rough sometimes, but you guys got me laughing a lot, and I appreciate it a ton.
Thank you.
I'm off to shave and window shop over the weekend. Its done. Thanks for following...
Approved.
Whew. One of the longest days I've had at work in awhile in anticipation. As promised in the beginning WAY back when I didn't shave ( less once after references were contacted per my promise at the beginning, plus I was sick) .
So, for all who have followed, here are some of the details about the journey, with some further background not previously revealed. It all TRULY started in October of 2019. Yeah, that's right, 2019. A friend got me more interested in firearms that month, 3 years ago. I had recently moved to Rochester in 2018 and we went shooting. I was hooked. I couldn't WAIT to apply for my permit, but due to the recent move and restrictions on references ( minimum 3 years, all from monroe or additional hoops I would have to jump through) I decided to wait until the references seasoned. That's set me back roughly 1.5 years. I unknowingly thought a PP class was required ( isn't in monroe) and waited for an opening. Took the class in February of 2020.....the covid hit in March. Screwed everything up. Fast forward to August of 2021. New job, better employer. My employer, of all people encouraged me to go, even giving me the time off to get it done. Got the appointment set. That brought me to where this all started.
September 24th, 2021 @ 2:37 p.m. Application left with the clerk and shaver stored away. All told for me it was years, not days.
But for those who are following now or in the future the actual statistics are as follows-
Application dropped off September 24th, 2021 @ 2:37 p.m..
References were contacted and phone interviews with wife and I conducted 196 days later.
Letter of approval recieved today, June 21st post work.
All told, 270 days, 2 hours and 44 minutes from drop off to answer.
As to the beard..
Shaved once in April post reference contact, all within parameters, due to illness. 3 days clean shaven, beard restarted immediately post recovery. Still touting it today as of thier post. Shaving under consideration as I write.
Total beard length combined......
From clean shaven in the beginning until today...
7 3/4 inches. It will now go as I promised in the beginning. I had never grown a beard before, and have been called Santa for months, its finally over.
To all you guys, all the words of encouragement and the laughs ive had I gotta say......
Thanks.
It was rough sometimes, but you guys got me laughing a lot, and I appreciate it a ton.
Thank you.
I'm off to shave and window shop over the weekend. Its done. Thanks for following...
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Congrats dude!! I am so very happy for you. I remember the excitement and relief I felt when I got mine. I didn't have nearly the same wait time or ordeal you did, but it was still way more than it should have to be.
On to the next bit....what is your first pistol going to be? Maybe you already said way back, but I'll ask anyway.
Welp my plan is to first go to the firing pin in Bergen and rent, oh, I dunno, every handgun I can within the hour range time allowed LOL. But seriously, the purpose it to fire at least 3 they rent that I'm interested in to see which one works best for me.
My heart is set on an HKVP9SK.
Second place is a HKVP9.
3rd is a Sig Sauer M18.
Of the 3, if I shoot it best it will definitely be the HKVP9SK as my first purchase.
My second purchase very shortly thereafter will be a Gerson's 1911 C in 9mm. That one is my "pretty " gun, special occasions only LOL.
And my ultimate gun a couple of years from now will be a Staccato 2011. That one will only be a safe queen, a gift for my son when I'm gone.
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
Smith and Wesson Shields in 9mm are a plenty right now. Affordable little work horses in 7 or 8 round magazines. Flat single stack mags. I have big hands and the 8 round mag works well. My wife and her friend are okay with the 7 rounders.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Plus one on the shield. It's my EDC.
Beerman
6.5 Creedmoor
Tonight is your night, bro!
masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Congrats @Jchrisls
The wait was long, arduous and definitely the definition of infringed. However, it will be worth the wait.
Practice often and be safe.
The wait was long, arduous and definitely the definition of infringed. However, it will be worth the wait.
Practice often and be safe.
Hell I added a pistol during covid lockdown when you had to do it by mail. I think the turnaround time was less than 2 weeks. I remember being surprised it took only a week.
Bustedknees
.308 Win
Just bought the Girsan C a few weeks
Ago. Haven't put a round through it yet.
Really looking forward to your thoughts on it.
atc250r
.45 acp
Another Shield fan here. My cousin has one as his EDC, I tried his, and got myself one shortly after. Great bang for the buck.
This is exactly my plan as well! Haha. Really, I think the only sensible solution is to just buy more than one.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
I carry mine Every. Single. Day. With the Plus model I am comfortable enough with the capacity that I rarely carry the G19 anymore and I am not quite sure what it is about the Shield but for me it shoots as well as bigger guns. I can group my Shield as tight at 10 yards as my P320 full size.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
I shoot my shield better than my glock 23 with a 9mm conversion barrel. I got mine right before they released th plus model, so I've always been thinking about upgrading. I haven't yet, just because I like how mine shoots.
Plus will shoot the same. All dimensions are identical except for the middle of the grip which is swelled out ever so slightly, makes it just a little nicer in the hand actually, emphasis on "little". Texture is perfect, a bit less aggressive than the 2.0 but enough to keep everything anchored. Mag release is slightly extended, now metallic and has an extremely aggressive stipple texture,, super easy to hit.
I have a 1.0, shot 2.0s and after having the Plus for a year I'd definitely say go for the upgrade if you have the spare dosh lying about.
10 rounds in a flush mag gives me great comfort. Makes me feel like I have enough on tap in the event of a multiple attacker situation, to say nothing of the two 13 round spares I carry in the offside pouch AAANNDD the 10 round mags actually seem to be available now! They ams expensive however. I have three apiece 10 rounders and 13 rounders.
GTN
.308 Win
Congrats, be safe, have fun, don’t go broke and piss off the wife
Congratulations.
Just remember this the next time some ignorant tool spouts off that it's too easy to buy a gun (lol right like you'll ever forget this process).
If you think this is exciting just Wait until you carry for the first time what that feels like.
(Not to sound cliche, but with the way the world is going you didn't get this a moment too soon either)
Don't discount the idea of buying a .22lr pistol either as a supplement for your 9mm. I'm going to buy one as my next gun. They're stupid fun and affordable to shoot and train with. I can shoot that much more often than 9mm.
I'm sure someone has already said so, but when you go to firing pin, ask questions. Handle and fondle as many pistols as you can. Really compare different models and manufacturers. See what feels good in your hand and what points well for you. Rent some ones you like and compare how you like shooting them.
Just remember this the next time some ignorant tool spouts off that it's too easy to buy a gun (lol right like you'll ever forget this process).
If you think this is exciting just Wait until you carry for the first time what that feels like.
(Not to sound cliche, but with the way the world is going you didn't get this a moment too soon either)
Don't discount the idea of buying a .22lr pistol either as a supplement for your 9mm. I'm going to buy one as my next gun. They're stupid fun and affordable to shoot and train with. I can shoot that much more often than 9mm.
I'm sure someone has already said so, but when you go to firing pin, ask questions. Handle and fondle as many pistols as you can. Really compare different models and manufacturers. See what feels good in your hand and what points well for you. Rent some ones you like and compare how you like shooting them.
atc250r
.45 acp
There's a company that makes a kit to modify the mags of the 1.0 to hold a couple extra rounds. I think you can get 10 in the 8 round mag with it.
Bustedknees
.308 Win
Anyone want to take a guess at wait times now?
For the permit? Too long.
To register a new firearm via appointment in monroe?
Earliest is mid July.
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
Shield 1.0 8 round mags. Back in February I loaded up 5 mags and let em rip. RSO gave me the stink eye. The range session felt fluid and instinctive.Welp, it was 9, but close
After going through this process, I completely understand you point, more than I ever care to know again in the future
You can, but my understanding is n appointments is still needed to do the transaction. If going by the appointment schedule ( checked earlier this week) the next available is mid July.
Aside, today actually marks 9 months officially per calendar date for me. Glad its nearly over. How long from letter to permit again? Additionally, did you're letter mention anything regarding restrictions? And mine didn't have a reference number on it. You mentioned yours did?