Yeah that whole spanning it over two days thing is kind of a PITA, but my own damn fault for putting it off for too long. I can't show up at the meeting without having done the process! lol.

Want to print me out a shirt that says ASK ME ABOUT CONCEALED CARRY IN HAWAII and go apply  lol.

Want to print me out a shirt that says ASK ME ABOUT CONCEALED CARRY IN HAWAII and go apply  lol.

Good idea!

I think you are making an impact....I was at the Firearms Registration office this morning to register a "new" rifle and start the process for a "new" handgun. I walk up to the window and there is an "older" guy who recognizes me (he asked my GF the last time she went in if I was 'OK' as they hadn't seen me in to register a gun in a while...) and a new guy he's helping. I say "hi" to the one guy I know, explain what I need to do to the new guy, and from the back of the office I hear one of the other officers yell out "ask him if he's going to apply for a concealed carry permit as well...."

Hopefully I have all my paperwork done so I can do it when I pick up my PTA in two weeks.......

... I hear one of the other officers yell out "ask him if he's going to apply for a concealed carry permit as well...."

BWAHAHAHAHA! Classic! 

Now I'm curious to see how many people have applied...

- Alex

Quote from: HiCarry on December 01, 2010, 09:55:43 AM

... I hear one of the other officers yell out "ask him if he's going to apply for a concealed carry permit as well...."

BWAHAHAHAHA! Classic! 

Now I'm curious to see how many people have applied...

- Alex

I have to ask, is this because they know you and was this sarcastic, or has the mindset actually changed? Either way, I am intrigued to say the least. Will post my experiences after I go down there.

Quote from: Alex Europa on December 01, 2010, 10:34:52 AM

Quote from: HiCarry on December 01, 2010, 09:55:43 AM

... I hear one of the other officers yell out "ask him if he's going to apply for a concealed carry permit as well...."

BWAHAHAHAHA! Classic! 

Now I'm curious to see how many people have applied...

- Alex

I have to ask, is this because they know you and was this sarcastic, or has the mindset actually changed? Either way, I am intrigued to say the least. Will post my experiences after I go down there.

Not sure....I know a few of the officers there, but I couldn't see who yelled that out. But, it sure sounded sarcastic to me.....

Quote from: vooduchikn on December 01, 2010, 10:38:58 AM

Quote from: Alex Europa on December 01, 2010, 10:34:52 AM

Quote from: HiCarry on December 01, 2010, 09:55:43 AM

... I hear one of the other officers yell out "ask him if he's going to apply for a concealed carry permit as well...."

BWAHAHAHAHA! Classic! 

Now I'm curious to see how many people have applied...

- Alex

I have to ask, is this because they know you and was this sarcastic, or has the mindset actually changed? Either way, I am intrigued to say the least. Will post my experiences after I go down there.

Not sure....I know a few of the officers there, but I couldn't see who yelled that out. But, it sure sounded sarcastic to me.....

That's what I was wondering. No way they would sincerely say "welcome Sir, can I help you with a concealed handgun permit today" 

Nice!

If I could go down there with packets ready made and hand them out right infront of the police department I would.

Nice!

If I could go down there with packets ready made and hand them out right infront of the police department I would.

They let us put the HRA newsletter out on the small table, maybe you could set up a little rack and put the application packets there....

Quote from: Funtimes on December 01, 2010, 02:13:44 PM

Nice!

If I could go down there with packets ready made and hand them out right infront of the police department I would.

They let us put the HRA newsletter out on the small table, maybe you could set up a little rack and put the application packets there....

That would be cool =p. I think my stuff would go over like a fart in church though!  Could just drop some off lol.

I'm going back wed, when i pick up my long gun renewal.
when i went the first time, i guess i didn't read the instructions well enough, and didn't bring the firearm registration info

Also, i was wondering... has anyone received formal notice of being denied yet?

Quote from: HiCarry on December 01, 2010, 03:29:33 PM

Quote from: Funtimes on December 01, 2010, 02:13:44 PM

Nice!

If I could go down there with packets ready made and hand them out right infront of the police department I would.

They let us put the HRA newsletter out on the small table, maybe you could set up a little rack and put the application packets there....

That would be cool =p. I think my stuff would go over like a fart in church though!  Could just drop some off lol.

You could use that as fuel for your fire too. If they remove or deny your packets but allow HRA's newsletters, then they obviously have a discrepancy with it. They don't want law-abiding gun-owners to have more information regarding their available rights, they feel it's hostile to their disarming agenda, etc.  I'd love to see what they say if you ask them if you can leave it there 

If anything, it would be a new headline for hawaiiCCW.com

Nice!

If I could go down there with packets ready made and hand them out right infront of the police department I would.

Been there, done that. Well, not out in front of the PD...It was while I was waiting in line at the Firearms Registration Unit. 

Also, i was wondering... has anyone received formal notice of being denied yet?

I was supposed to hear back on the 26th, but I figured I would give them a couple extra days. I called today and was given the name of the background checker guy and told that he was out of the office but to call back later. That was around 1pm, then I got sucked into meetings for the rest of the afternoon so I never got a chance to call back..but I will first thing in the morning. Once I know more, I'll be sure to post it here.

- Alex

Really have to wonder Why HPD doesn't already have packets ready for those who want long gun or handgun aps.

Never mind stupid question, So much for the "Serve" part of Protect and Serve.  Wait, HPD doesn't say that do they.....

OK, I called HPD again this morning. I was told that they hadn't heard anything back yet (tomorrow will be 3 weeks from the date of application) so it is "either on the Chief's desk or in transit." 

- Alex

Mine came about a week or so after the date, I called and the Sgt. said he just sent me the letter in the mail  Two days later I received the denial in the mail.

Perhaps this delay is a sign that they are huddling; thinking of what their next move is?

I need to stop speculating...

2 of us went down today, filled out the paperwork, gave up our $4.99 COSTCO passport photos.

1. They did not charge us $19.25 - If you have bought a gun here, you have paid it already.
2. They did not ask us any questions that did not pertain to the application process.
3. No real issues, they were "extremely" friendly....as if someone has told them to be that way. The paperwork was at the counter,
they did not have to go grab it from anywhere.
4. Quick and very easy, so get down there and get it done.

Be sure to bring the registration paperwork on the gun you will list on the form.

Waiting for my denial paperwork...

2 of us went down today, filled out the paperwork,

Awesome Chuck! Way to be proactive and get others involved!

3. No real issues, they were "extremely" friendly....as if someone has told them to be that way. The paperwork was at the counter,
they did not have to go grab it from anywhere.

I think at this point we would be very naive to believe that people at HPD haven't found this thread, read the packet, etc...

- Alex