DeKalb County fingerprint appointment

Well, the plain language of the law says it is illegal and that's what the police have access to and what they are supposed to go by so until you win at appeal you are going to jail (at least if the officer knows his stuff and decides it's worth an arrest).

 

I mean, why even pay the money for a GA license as a GA resident if you could just get a Utah license, etc. and carry here (and have more reciprocity)?

Why even write GWCL disqualifiers if you could just get another state's license that you qualify for and carry here?

I'm not even addressing the Constitutionality of carry permits here, btw.

 

I totally agree with that statement. Never implied otherwise. If it were me moving to DeKalb from say FL or another reciprocal state, I would establish residency and apply for my GWCL and then reestablish residency where I came from until my license arrived. It is possible to do it legally you just have to work at it.

 

I called last week to schedule an appointment, and was given a date next week (I can't remember exactly which day). Because of travel and work, I asked if anything was available for the week of Labor Day. I was able to pick the day and time that week, but here's the interesting part: I was told "we may be taking walk-ins by then." The detective told me they would let me know if that becomes the case.

That was the first I've ever seen/heard about DKPD doing GWCL fingerprinting on a walk-in basis. Is this a result of the lawsuit?

 

Hmmm....could be...

 

Starts with a G...

 

They used to several years ago.

 

I was a walk-in in 2007.

 

hello all,

I just went through the "process" the lkast couple months and just remembered to report back to you good folks.

I did my application on Aug 1st. I called for a FP appointment on the Aug 5th and received an appointment for Aug 24th.

The fingerprinting took less than 30 minutes from the time i parked the car until i left.

IO recieved my permit in the mail on September 20th.

not too shabby considering the horror stories i had read about Dekalb

 

Things changed after GCO filed.

http://www.georgiacarry.org/cms/category/action-items/dekalb-county-fingerprint-delays/

 

New to the forum...but had read many posts about the process in Dekalb. Thought you'd all be interested in my recent experience on 9/28/11 applying for a GWL.

I had Dekalb County jury duty and decided to see if I could work in applying for my GWL into the day. On an early coffee break, I found the correct room in the basement and had my application completed and paid the cashier inside of 10 mins...closer to 5. Very helpful staff...no waiting at all (weekday morning). I noted that they did NOT request my SSN. They instructed me to go for fingerprinting at the DPD at 3630 Camp Circle. I asked if I needed an appointment for finger printing and they said no. I was released from jury duty around 10am and drove straight to the DPD location. After filling out their form, I waited about 25 mins to be called back. When it approached 11am -- their closing time for lunch -- I assumed they would tell me I had to come back after lunch, but they called me back about 10 after. The detective was pleasant enough, moved me quickly through the digital scan process. There were two scanners set up and two detectives processing prints. When I asked, he told me it would take 4 to 6 weeks to get my GWL.

We'll see if they deliver on that promise. But based on all I've read on this, and other, forums, I had assumed the worse, and was somewhat shocked at how seamless the process was. Maybe the recent suit had the intended effect and they've gotten their act together finally.

Note the following on the DPD website now:

Q: Do you do fingerprinting?
A: Yes. We do fingerprinting for Firearm/Gun permits via the Live Scan system and manual ink fingerprints on cards for other miscellaneous reasons (employment purposes, job applications, private adoptions, etc.). We do NOT do fingerprinting for U.S. Immigration or for items pertaining to the Department of Human Resources (Adult Care, Child Care, State Adoptions, etc.). If you need manual ink prints on cards, you must supply your own cards. You may call the Permits Unit with questions regarding fingerprinting.

Q: Do I need an appointment for fingerprinting?
A: No. Firearm/Gun permit applicants must go to the DeKalb County Probate Court before you are fingerprinted. For all manual ink prints, you must arrive at the Permits office with your cards completed and checked-in before 4:00 p.m.

Q: What do I need to get fingerprints for a gun permit?
A: Photo Identification (Driver’s License or U.S. Passport), Probate Application, and $5.00 dollars cash. U.S. citizens born abroad and applicants that are naturalized U.S. citizens must provide a U.S. Passport or Resident Alien Card, in addition to their Driver’s License.

- Richard

 

First,

Second, thanks for the update. Glad to hear that they are now taking walk-ins as they claimed in their response. Can you please let us know when you get your GWL and the date they put on it?

Thanks!

 

First of all the great website, it's helped me navigate the georgia gun laws.

Second, wanted to say I experienced the same thing as the poster above. I went down to the courthouse, found the pistol license room in the basement, filled out the paperwork and paid my $73 bucks in under 10 mins. The lady working was very pleasant and easy to work with, she gave the standard it "3-6 months and you'll have your permit"

Then I went over to the Camp circle to get fingerprinted, walked right up to the window, they copied my drivers license and collected another $5 bucks. Took a seat and waited less than 10 minutes. A friendly detective took my prints quickly and had me sign them. I asked him about how long it takes and he said he's heard as little as 2 weeks and as long as 3 months. I'm hoping out of the 2 people I dealt with today he's the corrrect about the timing.

I expected the worst and got out of there feeling pretty good about the process, I'll keep the forum posted when I get my permit.

 

thanks much for the good news

mine (DeKalb) expired last summer

 

I certainly appreciate all your work that has been done on the front end, let's see how long it takes them to get it to my mailbox.

 

Follow up to my post above on 10/11/11.

Received my GFL today in the mail.

Application date: 9/28/2011

Issue Date: 11/10/2011 (43 days from application date)

Received Date: 11/17/2011 (50 days from application date)

Note that the card has changed from the image shown here: https://www.georgiapacking.org/gfl.php

It's now a white plastic "cc" type card printed in black on 1 side only with a slightly different format..but essentially the same info. Also, note that it is still titled "Georgia Firearms License" not "Georgia Weapons Carry License (WCL/GWL)" as stated here: https://www.georgiapacking.org/law.php

- Richard