Hello Everyone,
I would like a little help or advice with my current situation. I applied for a concealed carry permit thru my local police dept. of Portsmouth RI. I received a denial letter in the mail stating that my reasoning for the permit was not acceptable under 11-47-11 of the general laws of Rhode Island, amended. I was under the impression that the chiefs permit was shall issue? The reason that I put in the letter was that i am in the Providence area a lot especially at night so i fear for my own safety and the safety of my family while walking to and from my vehicle and wanted a legal means to defend myself and my family. The LT who called me on Wednesday May 1 to inform me of my denial stated that if i did not feel safe in those areas at night then to just avoid them and stay home. Of course he didn't state that in the denial letter. I want to appeal this ridiculous decision and was looking for some advise on the best way to do so. I was hoping someone went thru this and could share there experience. I really do not want to get an attorney but need be i will pursue this matter that way.
thank you and hope to hear from you soon
I would like a little help or advice with my current situation. I applied for a concealed carry permit thru my local police dept. of Portsmouth RI. I received a denial letter in the mail stating that my reasoning for the permit was not acceptable under 11-47-11 of the general laws of Rhode Island, amended. I was under the impression that the chiefs permit was shall issue? The reason that I put in the letter was that i am in the Providence area a lot especially at night so i fear for my own safety and the safety of my family while walking to and from my vehicle and wanted a legal means to defend myself and my family. The LT who called me on Wednesday May 1 to inform me of my denial stated that if i did not feel safe in those areas at night then to just avoid them and stay home. Of course he didn't state that in the denial letter. I want to appeal this ridiculous decision and was looking for some advise on the best way to do so. I was hoping someone went thru this and could share there experience. I really do not want to get an attorney but need be i will pursue this matter that way.
thank you and hope to hear from you soon