Author Topic: DPS backlog (Read 13000 times)

Bushy · « **on:** August 15, 2012, 05:38:22 pm »

I seen the other night while actually reading the the ticker scrolling on the bottom of the news that DPS was unable to keep up with the number finger prints to process. It said they had a backlog of 12000 fingerprints to do.

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Thernlund · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2012, 05:41:17 pm »

Doesn't surprise me. They're way understaffed for the workload.

-T.

Marx-ism's · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2012, 11:22:10 pm »

I submitted my CCW application back in the beginning of April. It was finally approved and in my posession at the end of June. About a week before I received the permit, I called DPS. The woman I talked to told me that they were severely backed up on processing applications... and that I might have to wait till mid-July to get my permit!

Needless to say I was really happy when it arrived the following week!

Thernlund · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2012, 11:28:15 pm »

I need to renew mine. It expires in like 10 days.

-T.

Bushy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2012, 12:25:12 am »

I feel safe in saying you wont get it back in time. Unless you have a friend in the processing department.

Thernlund · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2012, 01:01:13 am »

I only need it for gun buying, and I'd tapped out right now. So no big deal.

-T.

acetum · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2012, 01:22:33 am »

Quote from: Thernlund on August 16, 2012, 01:01:13 am

I only need it for gun buying, and I'd tapped out right now. So no big deal.

-T.

yeah this is my problem, I've let mine lapse and now I need to renew it... I'm really not looking forward to it...

Flash · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2012, 07:04:27 am »

Quote from: acetum on August 16, 2012, 01:22:33 am

Quote from: Thernlund on August 16, 2012, 01:01:13 am
I only need it for gun buying, and I'd tapped out right now. So no big deal.

-T.

yeah this is my problem, I've let mine lapse and now I need to renew it... I'm really not looking forward to it...

It's a very easy process and my wife just sent her renewal in a week or so ago. Fill out the form (5 minutes tops), put in a Money order, cashier's or certified check for $43.00 and mail it in.

Very painless.

Flash

PHXCobra · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2012, 07:32:29 am »

Paperwork to apply for mine is sitting on my counter where its been for a month or so. Need to find the time and money to get out to Black Wolf, take the class and send all that stuff in.

Bushy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2012, 04:54:03 pm »

Quote from: Thernlund on August 16, 2012, 01:01:13 am

I only need it for gun buying, and I'd tapped out right now. So no big deal.

-T.

I know that problem well. I hope that is remeded by the end of the year or sooner.

Black Wolf CCW · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2012, 08:43:35 pm »

Quote from: PHXCobra on August 16, 2012, 07:32:29 am

Paperwork to apply for mine is sitting on my counter where its been for a month or so. Need to find the time and money to get out to Black Wolf, take the class and send all that stuff in.

I can certianly help you with that !

Black Wolf CCW · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2012, 08:55:05 pm »

With all the CCW, Security (armed and unarmed) and fingerprint clearence cards, and arrestees I can see that kind of backup real easy.

Bushy · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2012, 05:34:38 pm »

Just hate the thought of being 12,001.

Black Wolf CCW · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2012, 05:40:19 pm »

Quote from: Bushy on August 22, 2012, 05:34:38 pm

Just hate the thought of being 12,001.

The crappy thing is public safety stuff (arrest, warrants, ect...) will be first, I believe CCW prints are in the middle to back of the line. But, I have had several people from recent classes state they got thiers in 4 weeks.

John

Bushy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:45:39 pm »

Quote from: Black Wolf CCW on August 22, 2012, 05:40:19 pm

Quote from: Bushy on August 22, 2012, 05:34:38 pm
Just hate the thought of being 12,001.

The crappy thing is public safety stuff (arrest, warrants, ect...) will be first, I believe CCW prints are in the middle to back of the line. But, I have had several people from recent classes state they got thiers in 4 weeks.

John

Well I will let you know. I sent mine in on the 3rd of this month.

Black Wolf CCW · « **Reply #15 on:** August 22, 2012, 09:46:35 pm »

Quote from: Bushy on August 22, 2012, 06:45:39 pm

Quote from: Black Wolf CCW on August 22, 2012, 05:40:19 pm
Quote from: Bushy on August 22, 2012, 05:34:38 pm
Just hate the thought of being 12,001.

The crappy thing is public safety stuff (arrest, warrants, ect...) will be first, I believe CCW prints are in the middle to back of the line. But, I have had several people from recent classes state they got thiers in 4 weeks.

John

Well I will let you know. I sent mine in on the 3rd of this month.

Thanks. I need to do my wifes renewal, she just not sure if she wants to renew yet.
John

Bushy · « **Reply #16 on:** August 26, 2012, 06:12:10 pm »

Just pulled my permit out of the mail.

Was mailed on the 23rd. So it only took less then 20 days for it to be processed.

Thernlund · « **Reply #17 on:** August 26, 2012, 06:56:10 pm »

Mine expired yesterday. Still haven't done anything about it. Ugh.

-T.

Bushy · « **Reply #18 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:57:45 pm »

Quote from: Thernlund on August 26, 2012, 06:56:10 pm

Mine expired yesterday. Still haven't done anything about it. Ugh.

-T.

Well now you can go hang out with John some sat. or Sunday morning for a few hours.

Thernlund · « **Reply #19 on:** August 26, 2012, 08:38:09 pm »

Actually I'm pretty sure I can still renew without having to do a class and fingerprint deal. DPS says up it can be renewed up to 60 days after expiration.

http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Concealed_Weapons/Permits/Renew/

-T.

Black Wolf CCW · « **Reply #20 on:** August 27, 2012, 05:43:35 am »

Quote from: Thernlund on August 26, 2012, 08:38:09 pm

Actually I'm pretty sure I can still renew without having to do a class and fingerprint deal. DPS says up it can be renewed up to 60 days after expiration.

http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Concealed_Weapons/Permits/Renew/

-T.

Just make sure the renewal application is in process (accepted by DPS) before the 60 days after expiration is up. I know of several people that sent in renewals and DPS logged them in 1 day a after 60 day and they sent them back to the applicants. In fact, I am helping out a few right now for this exact reason. If it happens to you, keep the old permit, you can use that to skip the class all together.

John

Thernlund · « **Reply #21 on:** August 27, 2012, 10:57:45 am »

In such a case I'd probably take a class anyway. I like to shoot and would probably enjoy it.

-T.

steve2md · « **Reply #22 on:** August 30, 2012, 12:48:22 pm »

Just an FYI, If you have prior military service, you don't have to take the class. Your training in the Military counts as a required safety course. That's how I got mine. Also, the book says you can use your AZ hunter safety course as an alternate training. interesting

Bushy · « **Reply #23 on:** August 30, 2012, 01:32:25 pm »

Quote from: steve2md on August 30, 2012, 12:48:22 pm

Just an FYI, If you have prior military service, you don't have to take the class. Your training in the Military counts as a required safety course. That's how I got mine. Also, the book says you can use your AZ hunter safety course as an alternate training. interesting

I enjoyed the class was glad I didn't try to bypass it.

steve2md · « **Reply #24 on:** August 30, 2012, 02:03:40 pm »

I agree that most should take the class. And I'm sure it is enjoyable too. But I figured 6 years of intensive firearms training (as a weapons sgt) was probably sufficient for me to go ahead and take the pass and save the $50

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