Hello, new to forum. Mail arrived around noon today and I remarked to my wife, " I hope my LTC is in this delivery". Sure enough it was! I did my paperwok in South Bend on July 23, so it only took 6 weeks. I was told 3-4 months when I applied so I am very happy. I did get the lifetime. I must admit that it is a rather unimpressive looking license. It says on the pink letter it is best to laminate and I must agree. It does look like I received it in a cracker jack box but it is official and I am happy. I look forward to finally using my CTAC, FIST and HBE holsters for my G19, G26, G36 and 442. My next purchase is a concealed leather organizer for when on the body is not an option. Hang in there if you recently applied as the State appears to under promise and over deliver. Imagine that!