thefinder808

Hey everyone I need a little advice: My HCP should be in the mailbox any day now but due to my current broke-ness I can't afford a good holster for a couple weeks. I ended up buying the cheapo Blackhawk hip holster they sell at wal-mart. The first time I wore it I noticed the because my belt is so worn out and flimsy the part of the gun above my belt leans outward. I know people are going to say "Don't skimp on a gun belt" and they're right, but in the short term I can't really afford a nice $60.00+ belt, it'll have to come later. Has anyone found a relatively good cheap belt ($20-30) that would work ok for the time being? Any help would be appreciated. P.S. When an HCP is issued what does that mean exactly? I assumed at first it meant mailed but I guess I was wrong. Thanks, TheFinder

I'm not sure why I assumed they were out of state, that makes much more sense thanks for the info.

Just called the 866 number today and a very nice lady answered the phone and told me that my permit had been issued on the 28th! That's purdy darn fast, ten days to get issued. I checked the mail today and no permit but I'm hoping it'll be in by the end of the week. I wonder why they don't have the office in state rather than giving those jobs to other people?

Haha...the cop actually said to his partner "These grow in my back yard how bad can they be?". I was too nervous and scared to say anything smart because I was still under the influence at the time. It was quite a nasty experience. Anyways I'm on day 14 and I just checked the mail...no permit. I really want to call to see if it's been issued yet but I don't want them to get annoyed and drop my name to the bottom of the list for bothering them lol. It's just hard to wait and it'd be real nice to know if I'm wasting my time chasing the mailman down everyday if it hasn't even been issued yet...maybe I'll call tomorrow...

Is there a general consensus on whether or not having non stalking misdemeanors on your record slow down the HCP background check process? I have two misdemeanors from 7 years ago, one simple possession (magic mushrooms), and one paraphernalia. Yes yes I know it was really stupid, I had just turned 18 and was being an idiot. It was an isolated incident and I never missed my probation meetings (1 year of probation) and paid all the fines. I was told it would be expunged after I finished paying. Who knows if they really got expunged or not, I've heard TN isn't really good about doing that. So is it going to take seventeen years for me to get my HCP or should that not matter? Also I have a neighbor that told me he was thinking about getting an HCP. He's told me some stories that led me to believe he might have had some trouble with the law when he was younger so I asked him if had any felonies, he replied yes that he had three which had been expunged and he's never had a problem with gun purchase background checks. I told him he probably wouldn't be able to get one, what do you guys think? TheFinder

I thought about carrying in the glove box but I think I want something a little more secure (as in the gun isn't moving around) and also as close as possible to the driver's seat. I've heard that with the Crossbreed Supertuck it's so comfortable that you can wear it while driving. Guess I'll have to find that out for myself...if my permit every gets here. It's been sooooo long....11 days...I actually had a dream I checked the mail today and it was in the mailbox but my name was spelled wrong. NashvilleSlim be sure to post when you get yours, but if it comes before mine I'ma be jealous as hell.

Yeah I only have one firearm and it's a new Glock 19 I bought a month ago. I'm super happy about it, I have about 900 rounds through it and it's performed awesome. I've heard the Crossbreed Supertuck is a great holster so I'm planning on running down to D&Ts in Rivergate to grab one but I'm not sure what to use in the car. Any advice?

Glad to hear it didn't take long, I'm on day 9 right now and being the incredibly impatient guy that I am I called today "just to make sure my fingerprints had been recieved". The lady was somewhat short with me (I don't really blame her it's barely been a week) and said yes they had come in. She didn't say anything about whether or not it had been issued and I didn't ask but I wish I would've. BTW JollyDogg are those dates correct? Can you get the fingerprints done before you do the application?

I'm not worried about it getting denied because of anything on my record, it's clean. I just have bad luck sometimes so I'm extra anxious to get that permit in my hands, I guess patience isn't one of my virtues. At the apts where I live we sometimes have trouble with the mail being delivered to the wrong people, so I am of course anxious about that too. I'm at day 8 right now so Lord willin' I won't have to wait much longer.

Ok, that's what I thought but while I'm waiting for the permit every bad thought is going through my head as to why I'd be denied. I just wish I had it now! It's hard to be patient...anyways thanks for your thoughts guys!

Hey guys I'm new here and I have a quick question that's been worrying me the past week. I applied a week ago for my HCP and got my fingerprints the next day. While browsing this forum I stumbled upon a discussion on parking tickets and being denied if you have one that's unpaid. I got a parking ticket about a month ago that I'm going to pay tomorrow (says I'm allowed 45 days to pay). I'm worried they might deny me based on the fact that I haven't paid this ticket yet even though I'm still within the alloted time. Am I just being paranoid or is this a valid concern? Thanks TheFinder