Time for an update. Thanks to jfrommbg for pointing out that the Franklin County Sheriff's Office now has their LTCF applications online. Also, by taking a look at these documents, it's nice to see that the Sheriff has implemented some of my previous suggestions:
- LTCF applications for Franklin County should be made available online
Done.
- Instructions/cover sheet provided with LTCF applications should be revised
They have been retyped so as to be neat and legible, but still contain a request to "explain" if choosing Self Defense. I hope to have time very soon to make contact again with the Sheriff and discuss this. Compare
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- SSN is not mandatory on LTCF applications
Sheriff's office has new application posted on line, which indicates SSNs are optional. Compare
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- Factual information should be provided to those who receive a LTCF
Not sure if this is being done or not. I assume it may be, since Sheriff Anthony e-mailed me shortly after our meeting to inquire about where he could get more of the flyers like the one I left with him.
There were also two other issues which I had planned to address with Sheriff Anthony at some point, but I see he has taken action on his own. I will be sure to mention this to him when I contact him.
- "Application fee" charged
One of the big reasons I didn't push this is that I was having a hard time pinning down what specific fees are permitted by statute, and which the Sheriff may have some discretion over. The "application fee" is now a 'deposit', which reduces the overall cost of a LTCF in Franklin County by $5 ($30 to $25). When is the last time you saw the government lower a fee?
- No signage at the courthouse, as required by §913(d)
Done. On the day of my meeting, I noticed a sign sitting in his office, but couldn't get a good look at it. My biggest concern was that it would display the prohibition without also indicating the mandated storage. I'm very please that I was incorrect. Sorry about the image quality. I snapped it with my wife's phone, then had to shrink it a bit.