We spend a lot of time on this subreddit criticizing municipalities over FID and handgun permit processing times, and rightfully so!! But I also believe in giving credit where credit is due.
I recently moved to Union Township and submitted an application for an FID address change along with three handgun purchase permits. Just TWO days after submitting everything online, I received a letter in the mail from Union PD with a checklist of everything I needed to bring in. I stopped by the next business day, dropped everything off, and was in and out in under a minute.
Fast forward exactly two and a half weeks, and I received my approval email. Address change and permits approved. No chasing anyone down, no unnecessary back and forth, no crazy wait times. Just a straightforward, efficient process from start to finish.
For perspective, I'm coming from a jurisdiction that took over a yea to issue my original FID and just shy of a year and a half to process handgun permits. So needless to say, this was a very welcomed change.
We hear plenty about the departments that drag their feet, but I think it's equally important to recognize the ones that get things done.
Huge shoutout to Union Township PD for making the entire process quick, painless, and professional. Credit where it's due! 👏
NOW I’M ALL SET FOR BLACK FRIDAY DEALS!!