Hello all. I am new to the forum and hoping to tap into the incredible knowledge and experience we have on the board to help me navigate the process of applying for a wear and carry permit. I have always been a shooting enthusiast, however, have never proceeded with the application knowing I would never really meet the G&S clause just for self defense. That is until now....and thus where I need opinions to determine if it would be a complete waste of my time and money or I might have a chance.
The other day while at work I received a disturbing phonecall from a federal law enforcement branch who was contacting me with a "Duty to Warn". They informed me that my name AND home address was intercepted and appeared on some type of "hit list" and advised me that I could be in danger of "serious bodily injury". During the initial phone conversation I was more worried about vetting this person and the call, and it turned out to be legit. I followed up the second day to confirm that indeed my address was the information leaked, however they weren't sure/weren't willing to tell me where this information came from or exactly who the threat would be. They informed me there is a case file open, and they would notify me if they got additional information or threats. I asked them if they would be willing to provide documentation of the threat and such in the form of writing to accompany my application for G&S reasoning, and was instructed to "go ahead and apply then email me once submitted and I will provide you with the information". I was hoping to have a more proactive letter or something written to be able to accompany the application initially.
I followed this call up with a call to a friend who is also a fellow federal LEO. He informed me that it was likely information that was leaked in an ISIS twitter posting where the post your demographic information out to their followers and attempt to order hits from lone wolf type attackers. The federal LEO with a 1811 badge and gun says " I wouldn't worry too much about it "
Needless to say I disagree and my fiance is fairly spun up and worried.....
IDK why my information would be of importance to anyone, or who would potentially be after me. I do have unrestricted access to two MAJOR DC/MD hospitals, as well as access to helicopters, and appear on the Secret Service waver for flight in the DC federally restricted zone if that has any weight.
What do you guys think about my chances for apply for the wear and carry permit under self defense, with reference to this recent threat? It's really a terrible feeling to have something like this be brought to your attention, and be living and paying taxes in a state that believes someone business merchandise is worth defending more then my life.
Thanks in advance for any replies since I am so new. I will really appreciate any feedback.
The other day while at work I received a disturbing phonecall from a federal law enforcement branch who was contacting me with a "Duty to Warn". They informed me that my name AND home address was intercepted and appeared on some type of "hit list" and advised me that I could be in danger of "serious bodily injury". During the initial phone conversation I was more worried about vetting this person and the call, and it turned out to be legit. I followed up the second day to confirm that indeed my address was the information leaked, however they weren't sure/weren't willing to tell me where this information came from or exactly who the threat would be. They informed me there is a case file open, and they would notify me if they got additional information or threats. I asked them if they would be willing to provide documentation of the threat and such in the form of writing to accompany my application for G&S reasoning, and was instructed to "go ahead and apply then email me once submitted and I will provide you with the information". I was hoping to have a more proactive letter or something written to be able to accompany the application initially.
I followed this call up with a call to a friend who is also a fellow federal LEO. He informed me that it was likely information that was leaked in an ISIS twitter posting where the post your demographic information out to their followers and attempt to order hits from lone wolf type attackers. The federal LEO with a 1811 badge and gun says " I wouldn't worry too much about it "
Needless to say I disagree and my fiance is fairly spun up and worried.....IDK why my information would be of importance to anyone, or who would potentially be after me. I do have unrestricted access to two MAJOR DC/MD hospitals, as well as access to helicopters, and appear on the Secret Service waver for flight in the DC federally restricted zone if that has any weight.
What do you guys think about my chances for apply for the wear and carry permit under self defense, with reference to this recent threat? It's really a terrible feeling to have something like this be brought to your attention, and be living and paying taxes in a state that believes someone business merchandise is worth defending more then my life.
Thanks in advance for any replies since I am so new. I will really appreciate any feedback.
