Erie County CCW Timeline - 14+ Months

I’m currently waiting for my background check on my ammo and first handgun, so I figured I’d post my timeline for the whole process.

April 8th, 2025 - Application received by clerks office

April 30th, 2025 - Application picked up by police department

June 20th, 2026 - In person “interview”

July 2nd, 2026 - Police finished investigation, turned over to the licensing officer

July 10th, 2026 - Approved!

This doesn’t include the fingerprints and 16 hour course I had to take prior to submitting the application. Also I checked and my references weren’t called, which I thought was interesting .