Concealed carry permits MD, VA and DC

boisepaw · Jul 16, 2021

I took the right class at the end of March. I got all the paperwork and photos and fingerprints etc. etc. I have paid all the application fees.

I applied for a DC permit on April 14, 2021. No response yet and no return phone calls in the last couple of days.

I just applied (as a business owner) for the MD permit and I just mailed the application for the VA permit.

Does anyone have a good idea about time frames for processing these applications and getting a permit?

Sundazes · Jul 16, 2021

Was told the VA NR permits were running 6 months due to covid. This was for a renewal.
No idea on the others

bigjoegood1 · Jul 16, 2021

Maryland is turning permits around in about 65 days or so.

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welder516 · Jul 16, 2021

The state of Maryland takes its good old time IMHO it can be a new permit or renewal and the time is the same . They really are the pits .

boisepaw · Jul 16, 2021

Coincidence?

I got a call an hour ago from DC saying that my permit was in the mail.

sclag22 · Jul 18, 2021

Even with a DC permit, is still be hesitant to carry in DC. The list is a mile long for all the places you can't carry... Seems like they conceded the good and substantial and still effectively banned ccws...

press1280 · Jul 18, 2021

sclag22 said:
Even with a DC permit, is still be hesitant to carry in DC. The list is a mile long for all the places you can't carry... Seems like they conceded the good and substantial and still effectively banned ccws...

It's all the Federal property making it a virtual minefield outside of residential areas.

Sundazes · Jul 18, 2021

press1280 said:
It's all the Federal property making it a virtual minefield outside of residential areas.

Especially the fed buildings that are not marked in any way. How the hell is someone supposed to know that some IC has this building when it looks like any regular office building. Hell, that agency wont tell you.

JimB · Jul 18, 2021

I carry in dc 5 days a week for the last 2 years. No problem

Bob A · Jul 18, 2021

sclag22 said:
Even with a DC permit, is still be hesitant to carry in DC. The list is a mile long for all the places you can't carry... Seems like they conceded the good and substantial and still effectively banned ccws...

Concealed means concealed.

If you're concerned about unmarked govt buildings, avoid going into buildings with metal detectors at the door.

Sundazes · Jul 18, 2021

sundazes said:
Was told the VA NR permits were running 6 months due to covid. This was for a renewal.
No idea on the others

Update. I got a letter today from the VSP saying my check was cashed 15 July.
I requested the NR renewal packet 10 March. It was sent off with in a week. SO about 4 months to get a receipt. The letter stated 2 to 3 months.

Sundazes · Jul 24, 2021

sundazes said:
Update. I got a letter today from the VSP saying my check was cashed 15 July.
I requested the NR renewal packet 10 March. It was sent off with in a week. SO about 4 months to get a receipt. The letter stated 2 to 3 months.

Got the new VA NR permit today. Issue date 7/20.

sclag22 · Jul 25, 2021

Bob A said:
Concealed means concealed.

If you're concerned about unmarked govt buildings, avoid going into buildings with metal detectors at the door.

I just avoid DC as much as possible, ha. And I understand concealed is concealed. However, I prefer to remain within the law while carrying and the list includes several class of buildings, areas, gatherings, the Mall, places where alcohol is served etc. If I do have to go to DC, at least one of those items is usually on the list. Therefore, it remains essentially a ban on carrying.

Stoveman · Jul 26, 2021

sclag22 said:
I just avoid DC as much as possible, ha. And I understand concealed is concealed. However, I prefer to remain within the law while carrying and the list includes several class of buildings, areas, gatherings, the Mall, places where alcohol is served etc. If I do have to go to DC, at least one of those items is usually on the list. Therefore, it remains essentially a ban on carrying.

Incorrect.

sclag22 · Jul 27, 2021

Stoveman said:
Incorrect.

Ok just looked it up. The list on DCs site definitely says premises where alcohol is served, sold or consumed, but the Mall caveat is "public memorials" and any other place that's federally restricted. I do not see a definition of the defined area or distance that a public memorial would be considered to still be a public memorial. ie 50ft from a statue.

https://mpdc.dc.gov/node/1286886

I could be misinterpreting this though. Seems like you need a lawyer just to tell you the rules these days.

Again, I'd just rather avoid DC all together.

SDMFVan · Jul 27, 2021

National Mall is federally owned property, so I assume it would be restricted.

Occam · Jul 27, 2021

DC makes a legal (carrying-wise) distinction between restaurants (which serve alcohol and might very well have a bar), and “taverns,” which might look exactly the same but have a single subtle zoning difference displayed only in the code on their posted liquor license. You have to know what to look for, but that’s the difference between carrying next to a guy drinking a beer and carrying next to a guy drinking a beer and being in legal jeopardy.

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