It is crazy how difficult it has been to find an answer to this question… maybe someone here can help.
I have a CHP in Mecklenburg county (NC), and I moved but am still in the same county. I submitted all the proper paperwork, and was informed on Jan. 20th that they are sending me an updated permit with my new address. I still don’t have it. While I wait, am I legally permitted to conceal carry with my old permit, which is still valid but has my old address that doesn’t match my new DL?
I have been calling the sheriff’s office for WEEKS. They don’t answer. I leave messages. They don’t return my calls. I send emails. They don’t respond. What is this? I plan on going to the office this week to ask in person, but it’s ridiculous to have to do that. If anyone here is able to bring me some clarification to save me the trip, that would be wonderful .
Yup sure did, I have my new DL already. That’s what I’m worried about---- having to present my DL and my CHP and there being a problem cause of the mismatch of addresses.
It took me about a week up here to get my replacement permit after moving. I know my Sheriff here. Never have a problem asking him questions. You have a different deal being it’s a large population center down there… Heck just call them and ask. Don’t think it will hurt anything
In response to your suggestion to “just call them and ask,” please see my post again… It ain’t “just” that easy in this embarrassment of a county.
As for having proof, I guess the best I can do is print the email they sent me saying my new permit is on the way, but that’s nothing official so wasn’t sure if that would do me good.
It’s really too bad so many states require a mommy may I permission slip from the government before exercising what is supposed to be an uninfringed Right
You wouldn’t? Okay, I mean what’s at stake is potentially being charged with a felony. Being well -informed and having all the relevant information is always a good idea.
My renew took forever, way past the expiration date of the one it was repackng. I called and they said don’t worry about it. Everyone knows that everyone is behind.
A bit like this brace thing. It’ll solve itself before they arrest…everyone.
Welcome to the Community @Matthew_Jacob. Glad you’ve joined us.
Since the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County is the one that issued your permit, I will assume that they have also informed you of what to do in the event you change your address and how to notify them of the change and subsequently handle yourself while the notification of the change of address is in process.
This is only my opinion as I live in Cumberland County; if I have done what is required and my current permit is not expired, I would continue to carry, keeping my permit with me, but also a copy of the text or email or letter sent to notify them [SD] of the change. I’d do this because if it’s so important that I notify them that my address changed. then it’s just as important enough for me to keep a copy of how I notified them of that change on my person along any subsequent documents appertaining, along with my still current permit. So, if there is a failure somewhere, at least that failure is not on my part. JMHO. This may sound a bit rudimentary, but I believe it will CMA. And I would advise that you CYA.
WOW Virginia has some bad gun laws, but I can truthfully say I always been pleased with my CCL renewal. Recently went in courthouse filled out the paperwork. Got a text and email before I got back to my truck saying that it was being processed. 4 days later received text and email saying it was approved and in the mail. About 5 more days it was in my wallet. I’m impressed, considering the number of non work days and a holiday. People in Courthouse were polite and helpful.
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