i'm certain that this post may come across with a bit too much incredulity, given the community of people here on this forum are well-versed in living/working in DE and dealing with the CCW process in this state. however, bear with me and follow my logic, and you'll see why my eyes nearly popped out of my head when i learned some details of the legal process in the First State.
i currently reside in NJ. naturally, in that People's Republic carrying of any kind is basically impossible. i do, however, hold a valid FL carry permit and carry very often in PA, DE, VA, and other places where i travel frequently.
i am considering a move to DE. from what i understand of the law...
1. DE residents require a DE ccw specifically, other state's permits are not acceptable
2. to start the process of getting a DE ccw, one must be a resident
3. the process is not instantaneous by any stretch, and the state is a "may issue" area where your permit isn't even guaranteed to come through at all
so... if i am understanding correctly, despite having carried in DE for years now i would be legally obligated to go unarmed in Delaware for an indeterminate segment of time, at the end of which i may not even be "granted" something that should be my absolute right under the US Constitution?
i guess my questions for you folk here are...
1. how long did the process take for all of you to come through (and how long ago did you apply)?
2. do we have statistics on how often people are denied a ccw in Delaware?
3. can anyone think of a way around this situation? (maintaining dual-residency during one's period of being "in the process" of moving to DE, etc?)