Remember, it is business days. With regards to renewal, everyone I know that has renewed, including myself has received in such legislated time frame. Also, your current permit is still active during the renewal process unless you let it expire prior to said renewal. Renew in the early four month period before expiration if you are really concerned.
I think the rule states 45 calendar days.
When I first applied, I drove all the way to Lincoln from Omaha because there was a long line and the lady doing the fingerprints was leaving early that day. When I got to Lincoln CID, the lady there said I saved a few days by going to Lincoln....sure.
So on day 44, I called them to check on the status because the next day was the 45th day, and was told it was just approved that morning and would go out with that days mail. So I got it on the 45th day. So according to the rules, they have to issue the permit, but if the record check reveals any disqualifying info, the permit can be canceled.
009 PERMIT ISSUANCE PROCESS
009.01 If the application for a permit to carry a concealed handgun is complete and all accompanying documentation is submitted, a permit will be issued to the applicant by the Nebraska State Patrol within
forty-five (45) calendar days so long as the record check reveals no disqualifying information and applicant meets all of the requirements of the Act and these regulations.
If the record check can not be completed within the forty-five (45) calendar day limitation, a permit will be issued but is subject to cancellation if information is received that disqualifies the applicant.