Thread: Applying for firearms license

Not sure if this question is under the right headding....
Has anyone here recently applied for or know someone who has recently applied for a license?
Reason I ask is I have a couple of mates who have applied well over a month ago and have literally heard nothing.
Where as I just applied to renew my license and received a call the following week.
Maybe renewals are being prioritized over new applications?

Cherrs