Applied during COVID (2020), had to call in and provide more information. Aight. Waited on hold for hours and hours, over and over again, gave up. In the meantime, Florida said, "You legal to own? You good to conceal carry." Aight.
Got a license in the mail today. Very legit looking. Holographic pic under/on-top of the state seal, top quality, etc. My pic looks like Rob Zombie, not sure where it's from, but it's clearly me.
The hell just happened?!
EDIT: Compared my pic to my DL, not even close. Maybe I sent a selfie 4-years ago? Maybe, can't remember?
This guy is named and is legit: https://www.fdacs.gov/About-Us/Meet-Commissioner-Simpson
If I can conceal carry as-is, WTF does this do for me? State reciprocity? Make me more legit if I have to fuck with cops? Asking the next pig I see.
First, never take internet answers as fact, because skipping talking to a lawyer can end up making you need a lawyer.
That being said, while Florida has switched to no permit needed in state, as long as you carry and present on demand a legal ID, that does not extend out of state. You still need that permit for reciprocity.
I had heard that the backlog of old applications was moving along better there because there's less applications now, leaving more manpower to handle things.
However, if you're fucking with cops, you're going to get fucked by cops. Remember, open carry is still illegal, and you must present ID on demand if carrying concealed. Just the permit isn't enough. Iirc, you also have a duty to notify when carrying, so it isn't like you only have to deal with it if they ask if you're armed.