Concealed Carry License Portal Question.

[Buzz69]

Hello everyone, longtime lurker here.

 

I submitted my application with prints on Sunday. When I checked it on Monday, the status showed "Under Review, 119 Days Remaining." The current status just shows "Under Review" without days remaining and it is in the verification queue.

 

Should it display ~ 85 days remaining now? 

 

I appreciate any feedback.

 

 

eta: It just changed 🤣

 

 

 

 

Edited February 13, 2026 at 04:39 PM by Buzz69

[Molly B.]

LOL, that site can be a little slow on updating. Glad it changed for you.

[Buzz69]

On 2/13/2026 at 11:29 AM, Molly B. said:

LOL, that site can be a little slow on updating. Glad it changed for you.

Indeed.

 

One would think that it would be instantaneous. 

[John Q Public]

Buzz, just FYI when it goes active, even if you don't have your card yet, you CAN carry with the digital version from the ISP website. It is legal and valid just as the plastic card is. I have had students get stuck in printing for a month, but could carry because of the valid digital FOID/CCL

[Buzz69]

On 2/15/2026 at 1:55 PM, John Q Public said:

Buzz, just FYI when it goes active, even if you don't have your card yet, you CAN carry with the digital version from the ISP website. It is legal and valid just as the plastic card is. I have had students get stuck in printing for a month, but could carry because of the valid digital FOID/CCL

Thank you for that information. Am I correct that a screenshot/saving the eCard is not sufficient enough and I would be required to sign in to the ISP website to show it?

[John Q Public]

On 2/17/2026 at 8:14 AM, Buzz69 said:

Thank you for that information. Am I correct that a screenshot/saving the eCard is not sufficient enough and I would be required to sign in to the ISP website to show it?

Yes, you are correct, sadly, it is the case. The Digital version has a time stamp on it. I have heard that is is good for 24-48hrs, but have no proof to back that assumption. Here's food for thought... The law requires you have the card, on your person when you carry, on property which requires the permit. AKA Public properties. The others, like you land, work, if you own, other property with their permission, you need not have a permit to carry anyway. It's sad, they did not make an app like an insurance card where you hit one button, but they did not. The positive side is since the accept a digital version, it opens up the law for the ISP, or lack of signal. The bottom line is you need not have the card, and are allowed to carry via the ISP digital, therefore the absolute of not having a card on your person, it no longer valid. Also, if you are valid the system will show you as valid, so if the phone is dead, or can't connect, or website down... I do not think there is any legal way to charge for not having your card on your person. This is not to say that some of the gun hating ADAs might not try, but with a good lawyer, that dog won't hunt. Anyway, there ya go. 

 

PS DO you research and get some liability for concealed carry. There is no real CC insurance, it about liability, even though they call it so. 

 

J

 

 

 

Edited February 17, 2026 at 06:38 PM by John Q Public

[Buzz69]

On 2/17/2026 at 12:36 PM, John Q Public said:

Yes, you are correct, sadly, it is the case. The Digital version has a time stamp on it. I have heard that is is good for 24-48hrs, but have no proof to back that assumption. Here's food for thought... The law requires you have the card, on your person when you carry, on property which requires the permit. AKA Public properties. The others, like you land, work, if you own, other property with their permission, you need not have a permit to carry anyway. It's sad, they did not make an app like an insurance card where you hit one button, but they did not. The positive side is since the accept a digital version, it opens up the law for the ISP, or lack of signal. The bottom line is you need not have the card, and are allowed to carry via the ISP digital, therefore the absolute of not having a card on your person, it no longer valid. Also, if you are valid the system will show you as valid, so if the phone is dead, or can't connect, or website down... I do not think there is any legal way to charge for not having your card on your person. This is not to say that some of the gun hating ADAs might not try, but with a good lawyer, that dog won't hunt. Anyway, there ya go. 

 

PS DO you research and get some liability for concealed carry. There is no real CC insurance, it about liability, even though they call it so. 

 

J

 

 

 

I will plan on having the physical card on me at all times.

 

Like the majority of CCL training classes, a USCCA rep spoke with us regarding their program. Not really sold on USCCA. I am still researching the various providers.

Edited February 18, 2026 at 02:36 PM by Buzz69

[Smallbore]

I do not recall if digital works/accepted out of state.

[John Q Public]

On 2/18/2026 at 8:34 AM, Buzz69 said:

I will plan on having the physical card on me at all times.

 

Like the majority of CCL training classes, a USCCA rep spoke with us regarding their program. Not really sold on USCCA. I am still researching the various providers.

I understand, but legally, having the CCL in hand, is not required. Well it is, but the digital ID is the same, as the law goes. 

 

Insurance: Ask USCCA about the claw back clause if you are convicted, they may sue to get their money back. They can ask for all the money back if you are convicted; That's BS and as long as they have that clause, I will advise all students to go elsewhere. The standard excuse is we don't do that, well if that's the case, get it out of the terms. 

Edited February 19, 2026 at 08:20 PM by John Q Public

[Smallbore]

On 2/19/2026 at 2:14 PM, John Q Public said:

I understand, but legally, having the CCL in hand, is not required. Well it is, but the digital ID is the same, as the law goes. 

 

Insurance: Ask USCCA about the claw back clause if you are convicted, they may sue to get their money back. They can ask for all the money back if you are convicted; That's BS and as long as they have that clause, I will advise all students to go elsewhere. The standard excuse is we don't do that, well if that's the case, get it out of the terms. 

Uscca pays the attorneys directly. Doubt the attorney will return any moneys. Perhaps uscca could come after me but I am broke in jail. Another angle is if uscca did not pay money directly to me why would I be expected to pay any back? Uscca does appeals.

[Buzz69]

On 2/19/2026 at 2:14 PM, John Q Public said:

I understand, but legally, having the CCL in hand, is not required. Well it is, but the digital ID is the same, as the law goes. 

 

Insurance: Ask USCCA about the claw back clause if you are convicted, they may sue to get their money back. They can ask for all the money back if you are convicted; That's BS and as long as they have that clause, I will advise all students to go elsewhere. The standard excuse is we don't do that, well if that's the case, get it out of the terms. 

 

On 2/19/2026 at 4:02 PM, Smallbore said:

Uscca pays the attorneys directly. Doubt the attorney will return any moneys. Perhaps uscca could come after me but I am broke in jail. Another angle is if uscca did not pay money directly to me why would I be expected to pay any back? Uscca does appeals.

All valid points regarding USCCA, or any CCW insurance provider.

[John Q Public]

The bottom line is if they pay and you are convicted, they have the option to come after you for the money they spent. I read it in my contract with them several years ago, I was told they don't do it, or nobody ever heard of them doing so. If that's the case take it out of the agreement. 

 

 

 

Edited February 20, 2026 at 07:55 PM by John Q Public

[Buzz69]

Moved to background review yesterday afternoon, card went active about an hour ago.

 

47 days total.

[Stats]

Congrats and thank you for the updates! I had submitted my renewal 9 days after yours, so my fingers are crossed that I will be renewed in nine days.

 

Congrats (again), and happy (and safe) concealing!

[Buzz69]

Thanks! I should have done it years ago. Hopefully yours is renewed next week.

 

It is ridiculous that this has to be done.