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CCW Methods & Issues => New CCW Permit Holders => Topic started by: SamMangoes on May 11, 2023, 08:05:12 PM

Title: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: SamMangoes on May 11, 2023, 08:05:12 PM
I was formerly a person prohibited due to some non-violent drug charges from over a decade ago. I put in for and received a full pardon for all of my charges.

My question is has anyone received a pardon and then gone on to receive their CCDW.

I’m now legally armed, even went out and applied for a type 03 FFL which was approved, have a UPIN because I’m frequently delayed.

I’ve already put the ad in the news journal, finger printing, have the five non-familial or cohabitant references, notarized application, affidavit from the paper, and am including a certified copy of my full pardon from the governor.

 What do you think my odds are?
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: Oaklandopen on May 11, 2023, 11:22:26 PM
Interesting issue but it sounds like you have everything in order.  I'm no lawyer or anything

The only thing I can think of is if anyone wants to red flag you after the newspaper posting,  since delaware is one of those states that says you have to prove your own innocence. Or they might want an interview with a judge or something.  That's my best guess

I've had a streamlined process during my apps and renewals over 3 different states,  but I also have nothing in my background
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: Clarence on June 18, 2023, 03:34:52 PM
I was formerly a person prohibited due to some non-violent drug charges from over a decade ago. I put in for and received a full pardon for all of my charges.

My question is has anyone received a pardon and then gone on to receive their CCDW.

I’m now legally armed, even went out and applied for a type 03 FFL which was approved, have a UPIN because I’m frequently delayed.

I’ve already put the ad in the news journal, finger printing, have the five non-familial or cohabitant references, notarized application, affidavit from the paper, and am including a certified copy of my full pardon from the governor.

 What do you think my odds are?
With a full pardon I think you are fine.  That is the effect of a pardon.  I believe that you now can also get an expungement as well
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: SamMangoes on June 27, 2023, 03:10:26 AM
Just recently submitted the expungement paper work.

I had spoken with an investigator, because I had reached out to inquire if I should even apply, and he said it depends on your charges really. Even with an expungement there is a caveat for explicitly this situation and I believe a few other police investigatory reasons where they can still see your record no matter what.

However like I said in my post, it’s all non-violent drug offenses. I’ve never had any type of violent charge or even a charge with a victim, besides myself and the “state” I guess⸮

Waiting to hear back, if I’m denied I’ve preemptively been looking for an attorney to represent me in my appeal. I haven’t found one yet, I’ve reached out to a few. I’m always open to suggestions, I’d like an attorney at the ready anyway in case I ever have to use my firearms in a defensive situation.
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: SamMangoes on July 12, 2023, 07:17:46 PM
Just found out I was approved. Couldn’t believe it. I’ve been open carrying for a while, it’s going to be nice not having to worry about my shirt draping over my pistol.
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: Seth on July 13, 2023, 12:01:50 PM
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: SamMangoes on July 13, 2023, 07:36:03 PM
Congratulations!

Thanks, I honestly didn’t think I would get it. I was very surprised when I received the phone call to go in and pick it up. Ten years ago I figured I would never be able to own a firearm, guess a lot can change in a decade.
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: Radnor on July 14, 2023, 12:53:36 AM
Congratulations.

Now the WAITING begins.....
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: SamMangoes on July 14, 2023, 02:24:45 AM
Congratulations.

Now the WAITING begins.....

I don’t follow, what am I waiting for? Going to pick up the card on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: Clarence on July 14, 2023, 12:14:30 PM
Congratulations! Never heard of coming in to pick up the card I thought they always just sent it by mail is this something new?
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: Oaklandopen on July 14, 2023, 01:28:08 PM
Uh oh.... it's not one of those "free boat" scams run by the police department when people used to steal cable is it?
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: SamMangoes on July 14, 2023, 11:15:37 PM
Congratulations! Never heard of coming in to pick up the card I thought they always just sent it by mail is this something new?

Maybe I misunderstood what she meant on the phone. She told me to bring in the paperwork from the CCW class. I was under the impression that I would receive it then, I could be wrong. Tuesdays just the only day I’ll be able to go to the courthouse.
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: SamMangoes on July 14, 2023, 11:18:00 PM
Uh oh.... it's not one of those "free boat" scams run by the police department when people used to steal cable is it?

Wait, you guys didn’t get the free boat letter too?
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: Clarence on July 15, 2023, 03:09:54 AM
Uh oh.... it's not one of those "free boat" scams run by the police department when people used to steal cable is it?

Wait, you guys didn’t get the free boat letter too?
Ok. I think I understand.   You submitted without training.  You have been notified that you have been approved and must submit proof of training. 

You will NOT be immediately issued your license.  They will mail it to you sometime after you drop off the proof. 
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: SamMangoes on July 15, 2023, 05:39:46 AM
Uh oh.... it's not one of those "free boat" scams run by the police department when people used to steal cable is it?

Wait, you guys didn’t get the free boat letter too?
Ok. I think I understand.   You submitted without training.  You have been notified that you have been approved and must submit proof of training. 

You will NOT be immediately issued your license.  They will mail it to you sometime after you drop off the proof.

Gotcha, thanks. Yeah, I didn’t want to do the training until I found out I was approved. I really didn’t think I would be. I was honestly really surprised to find out I was, especially considering my past felonies. But like I said before, it’s never been anything violent. Always drugs, but that’s a life I no longer know. I don’t even drink alcohol, caffeine, or use tobacco.
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: SamMangoes on July 25, 2023, 06:55:00 PM
Uh oh.... it's not one of those "free boat" scams run by the police department when people used to steal cable is it?

Wait, you guys didn’t get the free boat letter too?
Ok. I think I understand.   You submitted without training.  You have been notified that you have been approved and must submit proof of training. 

You will NOT be immediately issued your license.  They will mail it to you sometime after you drop off the proof.

I brought the proof of completion for the class to the courthouse, she asked if I had time to wait and printed it out for me then and there. All in all I was inside the courthouse for about fifteen minutes, would have been quicker but I had to use the restroom first and the escalator to the lower level was broken.
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: Clarence on July 26, 2023, 12:57:24 AM
Congratulations.    You are first I ever heard of that got the license “over the counter”.

Be safe. 
Title: Re: Anyone receive a pardon and then get CCDW?
Post by: SamMangoes on July 26, 2023, 06:17:51 AM
Congratulations.    You are first I ever heard of that got the license “over the counter”.

Be safe.

I was surprised after you had said that I would have to wait for it in the mail. I admit I was a bit giddy when she asked if I had time to wait. I had mentioned to her that I’m at the beach for the summer and if it would be forwarded along with the rest of my mail. That’s when she asked if I had time to wait for her to print it. I also was already approved, aside from having the completion certificate, so maybe that had an impact also.

Regardless, time to train, train, and train some more. Looking to join the range in Bridgeville. Next will be going up to PA to get the PA CCDW, as well as Florida, and possibly MD.

You be safe as well, friend.