Has anyone had any experience with the Providence Police when it comes to applying for a concealed carry permit? Is it worth applying for if you live in downtown Providence?
I would believe you'd have better luck with the AG's office. From what I understand the Chief has never even carried himself...not a friend of the RKBA. Just what I've been told.
Chief Shinybadge is definitely not friendly. He's as much as part of the Machine as is the Mayor (His Dishonor).
There was recently a lawsuit against the COP for a permit. I think the applicant won but don't know the real-world oucome.
Check over on cralri.com . The Citizens Rights Action League keeps close tabs on these developments.
The current GOP candidate for AG, Erik Wallen, is an excellent guy who is on record as a strong supporter of 2A and a reasonable approach to issuing permits.
To my knowlage, the gentleman who filed the suit has received his application, but has not filed it yet. You could always try calling the licencing division and request an app, if they stonewall you remind them of Gillette v Esserman.