After reading the threads here I thought I was familiar enough with the process of getting an LTC-A (unrestricted). For 6 years, I've jumped through the hoops, sent scads of money, and been issued an unrestricted LTC-A non-res each year. Last year, I successfully navigated the system, doing the drive to Chelsea, did the admin interview, and again was issued an unrestricted LTC-A. This year - bam - restricted LTC.
Now before anyone says "something changed," nothing changed in my life, personal history, circumstances, etc....nothing except the admin interview, that is. I articulated very specific reasons for fear, same as last year, discussed where I visit the state, etc, etc. The interviewer made a point of showing me paperwork about the process "being tightened up" for non-res, but noted that I had been issued an unrestricted non-res LTC-A for years, and he anticipated the same going forward. He also pointed out that I had articulated "very specific and good reasons" for my request.
Roll forward to almost 7 weeks after the interview, and I just received a "Target and Hunting/No other carry" restricted LTC-A. I know that the interview papers I was shown (but not allowed to copy or take) mentioned an appeal process for an issuance with restriction, along with seeing that there was only a 30 day window to appeal. I am seeking anyone who can provide the info I need to initiate that appeal. My calls to the telephone number in Chelsea result in no response, and there seems no way to reach a human being.
I am also seeking referrals/personal recommendations for legal counsel, should I determine it necessary. I really do see this new scheme of forcing non-residents to go to Chelsea as a way to report "Oh, look - fewer and fewer non-residents are applying. Lets just do away with it." or "Look, these non-residents are only applying for target and hunting, there is no need to worry about people asking to carry any more."
Of course the powers that be count on people sucking it up, or giving up in frustration, but I don't plan on just rolling over. If anyone has made such an appeal within the last 3 or 4 months I would appreciate hearing about your experience, and any tips you can offer on what worked.
Now before anyone says "something changed," nothing changed in my life, personal history, circumstances, etc....nothing except the admin interview, that is. I articulated very specific reasons for fear, same as last year, discussed where I visit the state, etc, etc. The interviewer made a point of showing me paperwork about the process "being tightened up" for non-res, but noted that I had been issued an unrestricted non-res LTC-A for years, and he anticipated the same going forward. He also pointed out that I had articulated "very specific and good reasons" for my request.
Roll forward to almost 7 weeks after the interview, and I just received a "Target and Hunting/No other carry" restricted LTC-A. I know that the interview papers I was shown (but not allowed to copy or take) mentioned an appeal process for an issuance with restriction, along with seeing that there was only a 30 day window to appeal. I am seeking anyone who can provide the info I need to initiate that appeal. My calls to the telephone number in Chelsea result in no response, and there seems no way to reach a human being.
I am also seeking referrals/personal recommendations for legal counsel, should I determine it necessary. I really do see this new scheme of forcing non-residents to go to Chelsea as a way to report "Oh, look - fewer and fewer non-residents are applying. Lets just do away with it." or "Look, these non-residents are only applying for target and hunting, there is no need to worry about people asking to carry any more."
Of course the powers that be count on people sucking it up, or giving up in frustration, but I don't plan on just rolling over. If anyone has made such an appeal within the last 3 or 4 months I would appreciate hearing about your experience, and any tips you can offer on what worked.
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