By Mitch Berg
My permit to carry expires in July. I finished the class May 19th and
called the Sheriff for drop-off instructions on the 22nd. Sorry, you
have to make an appointment to drop off your renewal application.
Earliest date is June 9th.Just called me today (June 3rd). They have to re-schedule. They’ll be
on lock-down June 9th, I won’t be able to get into the building to drop
off the paperwork. Soonest I can come is June 26th.Seriously? Look, it’s just dropping off paperwork, there’s nothing to
it. I’ve had a permit to carry for years, my record is clean, it’s
utterly straight-forward. Why can’t the paperwork be dropped off by
mail, or by email? If I can’t come into the building, why can’t staff
come out for curbside service like Applebee’s? Why is it so difficult
for government to do their jobs?It’s almost as if Sheriff Fletcher is taking advantage of the Covid
crisis and the Floyd riots to intentionally make it difficult for people
to get their permits. Which is weird, because I never got that vibe
from him before. The last time he was involved with permitted carriers,
it was to offer us training which was controversial (because he used the
list of permit holders to invite us) but sensible (because if you’re
going to be carrying, you ought to be practicing). It’s just weird.Word to the wise – if your permit to carry is up soon, start the renewal
early!Joe Doakes
Urban pols are not, as they say, wasting thecrisis.
June 5th, 2020 at 6:37 am
Inform Ramsey County that they are required to schedule an appointment with you, some time after August 1st, to pick up your tax payment.
Odd how things never work that way around – and if there is anything that more clearly defines the power and arrogance of the state, it is that.
June 5th, 2020 at 6:52 am
Well then. If we can’t mail in our permit renewal requests, how can we mail in ballots for the election? After all, someone has to touch them to count them…oh…wait! Never mind. They will all be counted for Democrats anyway.
June 5th, 2020 at 6:57 am
Excellent observation, hoss.
The free citizens of SC can apply for renewal online. I’m told its about a 1 week turnaround, which makes me happy since due to my irrational fear of firearms, I count on my neighbors to supply firepower.
June 5th, 2020 at 7:02 am
chopper;
That’s a dilemma alright. Might I suggest offering them at least a six pack of their favorite beer to encourage them to renew their permits promptly?
June 5th, 2020 at 9:29 am
It’s Friday, hoss. I expect neighbors directly to my right and left will be joining me on the porch this evening for a lively discussion of the weeks events over a couple cold IPA’s, as is our custom. Both will be sporting concealed pistols which both comforts and terrorizes me.
Phobias are teh bitch.