Applied for CCW today!

[Pye]

Just turned in my paperwork in weld county. Let the wait begin[Coffee]

[redneck122]

Congrats! I'm countin down the days till i can apply!

[Pye]

A couple of my buddies put their paperwork in Greeley a month ago, and already got it.

[DANGERTASTIC!]

Congrats man.

I dont mean to sound like your dad or anything, But I hope you realize the responsibility and obligation you are taking on.

In the mean time PRACTICE PRACTICE.

Safe shooting! Congrats again

Youre gonna love carting a pound of metal in your pants everyday lol

[TEAMRICO]

Buy the proper belt and a couple different holster for the proper occasion.
Don't go lookin for no fights now[Tooth].

[redneck122]

A couple of my buddies put their paperwork in Greeley a month ago, and already got it.
Good to hear. Unfortunately i can't apply till May [Bang]

[68Charger]

all wise advise- All I can add- don't look for when you can draw...

I've had my permit for almost a year now- never drawn outside of training on my property or at a range... thankful for that!

I dread the day that I have to draw in public- but less than the day where something happens that I could have intervened, but wasn't prepared... that's what CCW is about, that little window.

I hope this makes sense- if it doesn't, try reading "on wolves, sheep and sheepdogs" by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (Ret.).

Here is where I first found it: http://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/1709289-Book-Excerpt-On-Sheep-Wolves-and-Sheepdogs/

[Pye]

Thanks for all the advice. That was a really good article. I'm 36 and have been hunting since I was 10. I hope I never have to draw on anyone.

(pound of metal in your pant) [ROFL1]

[Ronin13]

Youre gonna love carting a pound of metal in your pants everyday lol

In addition to my pound of... oh nevermind- I'm not going there.

[SuperiorDG]

Congrats. Take a few courses. I have taken several since getting mine and I didn't realize until after this training how unprepared I was when I started out.

“Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.” Jeff Cooper

[whiskeyjack]

congrats getting a ccw is the first step of a never ending journey take good classes from good instructors.

[Byte Stryke]

welcome to the money pit.

You must be absolutely comfortable with your:
belt
Holster
Weapon
Ammunition
Magazines
Training

I Cannot over emphasize the training enough.
all in all, its a chain...
If any of those are weak, you risk a break

[Ronin13]

welcome to the money pit.

You must be absolutely comfortable with your:
belt
Holster
Weapon
Ammunition
Magazines
Training

I Cannot over emphasize the training enough.
all in all, its a chain...
If any of those are weak, you risk a break

I can make a recommendation for personal defense ammo...
Hornady Critical Defense HPs (http://www.hornady.com/store/Critical-Defense-newammo)

[Pye]

Thanks Ronin and everyone else for all the great advice. Going with the Hornandy rounds and Glock 27[Coffee]

[ChadAmberg]

And hook up with Nogaroheli for an IWB holster. He'll take good care of you..

[DANGERTASTIC!]

I can make a recommendation for personal defense ammo...
Hornady Critical Defense HPs (http://www.hornady.com/store/Critical-Defense-newammo)

Thats good ammo. I have a few different kinds I carry.

Remember that water test I posted up here? It didnt get as much views as I thought.

Its really good for referencing and knowing how your ammo performs.

I have tested so many diffrent kinds. Im glad I tested it all because there is some garbage I would trust with ANYONEs life

[keylay31]

I put in for my CHP the same day you did in Douglas county. It's supposed to be one of the better counties for CHP, but I haven't heard back yet (only been a week). I was told 4-6 weeks, I guess its just a waiting game now!

[Chad4000]

congrats!

[katatonic]

In El Paso county it took longer to renew my permit than it did to issue it initially. I think it was the post office though! 10 days first time 2 weeks to renew.

[AirbornePathogen]

When I got mine in El Paso County in 07, it took just shy of three weeks. Gotta renew next year, if I go through Arapahoe, I wonder if I'll have to pay the full fee as a new applicant...

[Pye]

Today is three weeks. [Coffee] getting close I hope

[brutal]

I put in for my CHP the same day you did in Douglas county. It's supposed to be one of the better counties for CHP, but I haven't heard back yet (only been a week). I was told 4-6 weeks, I guess its just a waiting game now!

I submitted today and the Deputy said they're averaging 4 weeks.

[TFOGGER]

When I got mine in El Paso County in 07, it took just shy of three weeks. Gotta renew next year, if I go through Arapahoe, I wonder if I'll have to pay the full fee as a new applicant...

You should be able to just pay the renewal. If Arapahoe gives you grief, you can always renew in El Paso with your new address. I ended up getting my permit in Jeffco (where my business is located), instead of Adams (where I live), because at the time Adams only accepted permits 4 hours a day, 2 days a week, and I worked on both of those days every week. When I renew, it'll be in Jeffco as well.

[Daniel_187]

reading this thread makes me hate Boulder County even more. Lady behind 6" of bullet proof glass "well its taking the full 90 day". Me, kinda pissed "This new sheriff station is dildos". I can get a gun in 10min but it takes 3 months to be able to carry it conceled. F Boulder

[chshrct]

Just put in for mine today, in Jefferson County. Hopefully it doesn't take the full 90 days...

[Pye]

Yesterday was one month. Got the call today picking it up tomorrow [Tooth]

[brutal]

Yesterday was one month. Got the call today picking it up tomorrow [Tooth]

Careful. According to Diane Sawyer and ABC, you're more dangerous to innocent bystanders than bad guys. http://www.debbieschlussel.com/5055/diane-sawyer-abc-news-lie-in-anti-gun-propaganda-special/ [Bang]

[DawnPatrol]

I dread the day that I have to draw in public- but less than the day where something happens that I could have intervened, but wasn't prepared... that's what CCW is about, that little window.

I hope this makes sense- if it doesn't, try reading "on wolves, sheep and sheepdogs" by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (Ret.).

Here is where I first found it: http://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/1709289-Book-Excerpt-On-Sheep-Wolves-and-Sheepdogs/


Thanks for sharing the above link; I found the excerpt a good read and I think the author did a great job summing up the different types of people in the quote below. It definitely got me thinking more about carrying concealed.

"If you have no capacity for violence then you are a healthy productive citizen: a sheep. If you have a capacity for violence and no empathy for your fellow citizens, then you have defined an aggressive sociopath--a wolf. But what if you have a capacity for violence, and a deep love for your fellow citizens? Then you are a sheepdog, a warrior, someone who is walking the hero’s path. Someone who can walk into the heart of darkness, into the universal human phobia, and walk out unscathed."

[Slapps74]

all wise advise- All I can add- don't look for when you can draw...

I've had my permit for almost a year now- never drawn outside of training on my property or at a range... thankful for that!

I dread the day that I have to draw in public- but less than the day where something happens that I could have intervened, but wasn't prepared... that's what CCW is about, that little window.

I hope this makes sense- if it doesn't, try reading "on wolves, sheep and sheepdogs" by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (Ret.).

Here is where I first found it: http://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/1709289-Book-Excerpt-On-Sheep-Wolves-and-Sheepdogs/

That is a great read and very true