After applying for my carry permit online and going through the L1 system for finger printing Monday, I continue the process by going to my local PD. As I give them my ID and take a seat and wait for awhile, as there were three other people applying infront of me. They eventually call me in and take my picture.
Now comes the good part they inform me I have to have a brief meeting with the police chief who I know on a personal level through his son. Not that I was worried just thought to myself that I was about to get lectured due to my age. So as I take a seat in his office the conversation went a little like this.
Chief "Hey how you doing?"
Me "Good. How about yourself?"
Chief "Good. Now why the hell do you want this?"
Me "For my personal protection."
Chief "From who? You know how big of responsibilty this is bigger than having a kid."
Me "I understand sir, and I believe that as an adult now I understand the responsiblity I am about to take on."
At this point his attitude changed from him assuming I was not responsible enough to a more understanding, and he addressed me more polite knowing I acted quite mature and I was aware of what responsibilties I have when carrying a wepon.
After a brief conversation about where I can carry, and a suggestion about taking a formal training class I had a few questions for him. I asked about transporting a handgun to the range without a LTCH he answered telling me I could in the trunk of my car which (correct me if I'm wrong) is against the law. I also asked if I was allowed to purchase a handgun being 18 if it was from a private sale. He answered "No your dad has to get it." From my understanding and what I have read on the forum that at 18 you can purchase a handgun through a private sale, but 21 from a FFL. I didn't argue though I just wanted to get in and out.
After this expirence I was quite pleased how smooth it went. The only thing I wanted to get at and basically the whole point of this thread is why is it that since I'm younger all the sudden I don't understand the responsibilty I'm taking on and the need to give a lecture to? Also I was wondering where I could find some training in my area?
Now comes the good part they inform me I have to have a brief meeting with the police chief who I know on a personal level through his son. Not that I was worried just thought to myself that I was about to get lectured due to my age. So as I take a seat in his office the conversation went a little like this.
Chief "Hey how you doing?"
Me "Good. How about yourself?"
Chief "Good. Now why the hell do you want this?"
Me "For my personal protection."
Chief "From who? You know how big of responsibilty this is bigger than having a kid."
Me "I understand sir, and I believe that as an adult now I understand the responsiblity I am about to take on."
At this point his attitude changed from him assuming I was not responsible enough to a more understanding, and he addressed me more polite knowing I acted quite mature and I was aware of what responsibilties I have when carrying a wepon.
After a brief conversation about where I can carry, and a suggestion about taking a formal training class I had a few questions for him. I asked about transporting a handgun to the range without a LTCH he answered telling me I could in the trunk of my car which (correct me if I'm wrong) is against the law. I also asked if I was allowed to purchase a handgun being 18 if it was from a private sale. He answered "No your dad has to get it." From my understanding and what I have read on the forum that at 18 you can purchase a handgun through a private sale, but 21 from a FFL. I didn't argue though I just wanted to get in and out.
After this expirence I was quite pleased how smooth it went. The only thing I wanted to get at and basically the whole point of this thread is why is it that since I'm younger all the sudden I don't understand the responsibilty I'm taking on and the need to give a lecture to? Also I was wondering where I could find some training in my area?