Renewal was done for 10 years. While I've had the permit for several years, I seldom feel the need to carry. Plus, where I work, I would have to leave the handgun in our vehicle, and I ain't doing that, even if it's locked in our "secure" parking lot.
Carry almost 24x7, seldom feel the need but would hate to need it and not have it. It would be hard to swallow knowing I went through the paces and got it just to not use it and regret something happening. WIth all the home invasions, people going on random stabbings im not taking any chances.
I got mine the first year they were available.....1995, I think?
I'm up for renewal in 2 months and this is the first time the 10 year option has been available to me.
But I've actually carried a pistol since I was 17