First timer

[Paul]

I’m about to start the process of applying for my first concealed carry permit here but I can’t seem to find a clear idea of how long it typically takes from start to end. If anyone has some recent experience, I’d really appreciate it if you could share your timeline!

 

[mazerunner]

Most people report the concealed carry permit process taking roughly 4 to 12 weeks end-to-end, depending on how fast background checks, fingerprinting and training completion line up. Delays usually come from scheduling fingerprints or administrative backlog rather than the application itself.

 

[Code-red]

Timelines really vary by location, but most first-time applications land somewhere between a few weeks and a couple of months. The bottleneck is usually processing and background check time.

 

[Alan]

In Delaware, expect roughly 4–6 months start to finish depending on county and workload. Some move faster but most recent applicants report a few months of waiting after submission while background and court processing work through the queue.