I submitted my application package (NCCo) on 14 Nov, and I received my permit on Friday, 1 March. I am carrying a CZ 75 P-07 Duty in 9mm (tougher to spell than to carry it concealed!) because it is light, very comfortable in my hand, and I didn't want to carry what everyone else was carrying.
In my app, I put "to protect myself, my family, and my property," and advised my references of the same.
Having the right to carry is amazing...and so American!
Semper Fi,
Beans
B W Boyd
Wilmington