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The carry permit process can be a convoluted, laborious, and expensive process depending on where you want to carry. Depending on the State/Jurisdiction, the carry permit process is nearly impossible for those with limited budgets, busy schedules, and/or no means of transportation.
Some States have adopted Permitless Carry, also known as “Constitutional Carry”, whereas some States require permits to carry concealed, but allow Unlicensed Open Carry.
Constitutional Carry States Include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota (Residents Only/ Concealed Carry Only), Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee (Handguns Only), Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming
Some States only accept their own Carry Permits, while other States have reciprocity agreements with various States. Some States accept only RESIDENT Permits, whereas other States accept Resident or Non-Resident Permits.
Reciprocity Agreements change quite often so keeping up can be a challenge. Some carry permit holders find comfort in having “Reciprocity Overlap” by acquiring multiple Carry Permits in case Reciprocity Agreements change.
We use the USCCA Carry Reciprocity Gun Laws smartphone app for a quick glance at reciprocity and various gun laws.
Now more on our story…
My Wife and I have Carry Permits from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Utah, Florida, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. We are in process for our New Jersey and Massachusetts Carry Permits. We chose these particular Carry Permits to maximize the States/Jurisdictions we can carry.
As I mentioned above, this can change based on your home State (residence) and where you would like to carry. Some of these permits have “Reciprocal Overlap”. For example, our Non Resident Florida and Non Resident Utah Permits have very similar Reciprocity Agreements with other States, but we can’t carry in Florida with a Non Resident Utah Permit. The Non Resident Utah Permit allows us to carry in Washington State, whereas the Florida Non Resident Permit does not. This is why you need to do thorough research.
Below are the requirement breakdowns and costs for each Carry Permit we applied for. I added the process for renewals but those totals are not included in our totals.
Resident Maryland (Shall Issue) Total Cost $1190.00
NOTE: Maryland issues Permits to Residents and Non Residents
Md. Public Safety Art. § 5-306(b)
(b) An applicant for a permit is not required to complete a certified firearms training course under subsection (a) of this section if the applicant: is a law enforcement officer or a person who is retired in good standing from service with a law enforcement agency of the United States, the State, or any local law enforcement agency in the State;
(2) is a member, retired member, or honorably discharged member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard;
(3) is a qualified handgun instructor; or
(4) has completed a firearms training course approved by the Secretary.
For MD Wear and Carry:
Agency Authorization Number: 9400082484
Agency ORI Number: MDMSP6000
Reason Fingerprinted: MD Public Safety Article, Section 5-305
Non Resident Pennsylvania (Shall Issue) Total Cost $104.00
You may receive an automatic Renewal Application, but don’t rely on this. Apply 30 days prior to expiration.
Non Resident Washington D.C. (Shall Issue) Total Cost $1260.00
2) Keep the Digital Permits stored on your smartphone. This would mean you have to hand your UNLOCKED phone to Law Enforcement if required to show your Permits.
Non Resident Washington D.C. Renewals (Shall Issue)
You may receive an automatic Renewal Application, but don’t rely on this. Apply 90 days prior to expiration.
Non Resident Florida (Shall Issue) Total Cost $314.00
https://laso.freshfromflorida.com/documentTemplates/LASO_FP_Instructions.pdf
Non Resident Utah (Shall Issue) Total Cost $371.00
Non Resident Connecticut (Shall Issue) Total Cost $409.00
2) NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Class
Training Class must be taken within one year of application
DON’T GET NEW HAMPSHIRE - SEE NOTE BELOW
Non Resident New Hampshire (Constitutional Carry & Shall Issue) Total Cost $215.00
Non Resident Maine (Constitutional Carry & Shall Issue) Total Cost $305.00
Acadia National Park (Maine Permit required; 12 M.R.S. §756) NOTE: Pursuant to 25 M.R.S. 2001-A (2)(F), Maine will recognize a concealed handgun permit issued by another state to its resident if that state recognizes Maine’s resident concealed handgun permits. A resident permit from that state is valid for concealed carry of a handgun within Acadia National Park
State Parks (Permit required; open carry not permitted; 12 M.R.S. § 1803(7))
Regular archery hunting-deer only (Permit required; 12 MRS § 11403)
Employees’ vehicles on work premises (Permit required; vehicle must be locked and firearm must not be visible; 26 M.R.S. §600)
If an individual is carrying a concealed handgun without a permit, he/she has a duty, when coming into contact with any law enforcement officer during a routine stop, detention or arrest, to immediately inform the law enforcement officer that the individual is carrying a concealed handgun.
Non Resident Massachusetts (Shall Issue) Total Cost $976.00
https://www.mass.gov/doc/basic-firearms-instructor-listing-04-01-2022/download
Non Resident Massachusetts Renewals (Shall Issue)
Non Resident New Jersey (Shall Issue) Total Cost: $667.00
STEP 1 Apply for a FID.
Non Resident Rhode Island (Currently May Issue or Shall Issue - Depending on County)
Total Cost $780.00
https://www.eastgreenwichri.com/167/Police-Department
Carry/Self Defense Insurance Annual Cost $700 for 2 years (Cost varies)
Self Defense Insurance is not required but it’s wise if you can afford it. Some States do not allow Self Defense Insurance.
There are other great Non Resident Permits such as Texas, Arizona, Virginia, and West Virginia, but we felt they were unnecessary based on our existing Permit Overlap Coverage.
Due to Reciprocity Agreements, the above Carry Permits allow us to Carry in 44 States, and Washington D.C.
Currently, we can’t get Permits to Carry for HI, NY, and CA due to May/No Issue/Non Resident Policies. That should change due to the NY/BRUEN SCOTUS RULING. At this time, we can’t Carry in Colorado because they don’t honor Non Resident Permits, and they don’t issue Permits to Non Residents. We can’t get a Permit to Carry in Oregon or Illinois because they only issue to Non-Residents of “particular” States, and Maryland Residents are not one of them. Hopefully the SCOTUS Ruling will force changes.
When you add up all the above, which does NOT include range time/practice, photocopies/digital scanning of required documents, Time away from work/family, we have spent $7626.00. This averages to approximately $10.00 per day for my Wife and I to Carry in 44 States, Washington D.C, and (possibly) Puerto Rico. That’s $300.00 a Month or $3600.00 per year!
$7626.00 is not a typo. That number does not include the cost of our carry firearms, firearm purchase licensing/paperwork fees, or our carry equipment.
Insane isn’t it?
U.S. Supreme Court, and lower U.S. Circuit Courts are you listening?
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Handgun Vehicle Carry IS LEGAL for a Non Resident as long as they have a Carry Permit from their HOME State (Resident Carry Permit). You CAN NOT leave the vehicle with the handgun
Some local jurisdictions within the state, such as the City of Highland Park, have enacted local ordinances that restrict the possession and sale of "Assault Weapons".
The process for an Illinois non-resident to transport their firearm legally in Illinois is similar to that of a resident, however there are also some differences. The first difference is that the non-resident does not need a FOID card. In fact most non residents aren’t even aware of what a FOID card is. Essentially it is a card that says you have passed a background check, similar to the National Instant Check System (NICS) that anyone who has bought a gun has undergone. The difference is Illinois residents need this card on their person at all times they are in possession of firearms or ammunition, non residents do not.
For purposes of transportation, the non-resident must adhere to the above described criteria of broken down in a non functioning state, OR not immediately Accessible, OR unloaded and enclosed in a case.
It is important to note that the case does not need to be a separate case for the firearm and the ammunition. It is also important to note that the case(s) need not be locked. There is some mis-information surrounding this topic and I believe that confusion arises when we discuss the federal Firearm Owner Protection Act (FOPA) which states for federal transportation purposes the firearms and ammunition must be in separate locked cases. Illinois does not have this requirement.
The Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Licensing Act states:
(e) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit a non-resident from transporting a concealed firearm within his or her vehicle in Illinois, if the concealed firearm remains within his or her vehicle and the non-resident:
(1) is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal law;
(2) is eligible to carry a firearm in public under the laws of his or her state or territory of residence, as evidenced by the possession of a concealed carry license or permit issued by his or her state of residence, if applicable; and
(3) is not in possession of a license under this Act. If the non-resident leaves his or her vehicle unattended, he or she shall store the firearm within a locked vehicle or locked container within the vehicle in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 65 of this Act.
There have been arrests of non residents for carrying their firearms within their vehicle. If you are a non-resident and choose to carry your firearm concealed within your, you may want to consider printing a copy of the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Licensing Act, compiled statute, and keep it in the vehicle with you.
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3497&ChapterID=39
Oregon
Open Carry State EXCEPT the Cities/Counties of Portland (and surrounding areas such as Beaverton, Tigard, Oregon City) and Multnomah County (East of Portland Interstate 84)
This includes Salem (South of Portland via Interstate 5), and Independence (Southwest of Salem), have banned loaded firearms in all public places for those without a license.
Colorado
Open Carry State EXCEPT the CITY & COUNTY of Denver (Off of Interstate 70/Take CO 470 SB/NB to detour)
(15 Round Magazine Limit on Post 2013 Magazines)
(Boulder and in Vail have a Magazine and "Assault Weapon" Ban.)
Local governments can ban open carry at government buildings and public property (such as Parks). Signs must be posted at each public entrance.
29-11.7-104 Regulation-Open Carrying-Posting
A local government may enact an ordinance, regulation, or other law that prohibits the open carrying of a firearm in a building or specific area within the local government's jurisdiction. If a local government enacts an ordinance, regulation, or other law that prohibits the open carrying of a firearm in a building or specific area, the local government shall post signs at the public entrances to the building or specific area informing persons that the open carrying of firearms is prohibited in the building or specific area.
Many Colorado municipalities ban open carry to the fullest extent of the law. While areas such as public streets and sidewalks generally cannot be designated 'no open carry' zones, "specific area" is broadly interpreted to include parks, trails, and public plazas.
You can save on hundreds if not thousands on training if you find Instructors who offer COMBINED or ADD ON Classes. Plan your trips and training out and you will save a lot of money. Here is my advice to save money and minimize wasted trips/time:
Some States have adopted Permitless Carry, also known as “Constitutional Carry”, whereas some States require permits to carry concealed, but allow Unlicensed Open Carry.
Constitutional Carry States Include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota (Residents Only/ Concealed Carry Only), Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee (Handguns Only), Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming
Some States only accept their own Carry Permits, while other States have reciprocity agreements with various States. Some States accept only RESIDENT Permits, whereas other States accept Resident or Non-Resident Permits.
Reciprocity Agreements change quite often so keeping up can be a challenge. Some carry permit holders find comfort in having “Reciprocity Overlap” by acquiring multiple Carry Permits in case Reciprocity Agreements change.
We use the USCCA Carry Reciprocity Gun Laws smartphone app for a quick glance at reciprocity and various gun laws.
Now more on our story…
My Wife and I have Carry Permits from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Utah, Florida, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. We are in process for our New Jersey and Massachusetts Carry Permits. We chose these particular Carry Permits to maximize the States/Jurisdictions we can carry.
As I mentioned above, this can change based on your home State (residence) and where you would like to carry. Some of these permits have “Reciprocal Overlap”. For example, our Non Resident Florida and Non Resident Utah Permits have very similar Reciprocity Agreements with other States, but we can’t carry in Florida with a Non Resident Utah Permit. The Non Resident Utah Permit allows us to carry in Washington State, whereas the Florida Non Resident Permit does not. This is why you need to do thorough research.
Below are the requirement breakdowns and costs for each Carry Permit we applied for. I added the process for renewals but those totals are not included in our totals.
Resident Maryland (Shall Issue) Total Cost $1190.00
- Online Application $75 x2 (Must upload supporting documents)
NOTE: Maryland issues Permits to Residents and Non Residents
- Instructions:
- Good for 2 years
- 16 hour Class $350 x2 (This can vary)
Md. Public Safety Art. § 5-306(b)
(b) An applicant for a permit is not required to complete a certified firearms training course under subsection (a) of this section if the applicant: is a law enforcement officer or a person who is retired in good standing from service with a law enforcement agency of the United States, the State, or any local law enforcement agency in the State;
(2) is a member, retired member, or honorably discharged member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard;
(3) is a qualified handgun instructor; or
(4) has completed a firearms training course approved by the Secretary.
- Live Fire Qualification ammunition cost $35 x 2 (This can vary depending on ammunition selected)
- Travel/expenses for Class and Livescan Prints $150 (This can vary)
- Livescan Fingerprints Only MUST BE TAKEN IN MARYLAND $60 x2 (This can vary)
For MD Wear and Carry:
Agency Authorization Number: 9400082484
Agency ORI Number: MDMSP6000
Reason Fingerprinted: MD Public Safety Article, Section 5-305
- Digital passport photo
- Must list 3 References (Can’t be related by blood or marriage)(The MSP is currently not contacting references, but that could always change)
- Must list your employer information (The MSP will not contact your employer unless your permit is EMPLOYMENT based)
- State Police may schedule a phone interview or in person interview (The MSP is currently not conducting interviews, but that could always change)
- Travel/Toll cost for in person interview $0 (This can vary)
- Processing time can vary between 4 weeks – 3 months
- Good for 3 years
- Application process is the same as initial process
- 8 hour Renewal Class with Live Fire Qualification
- NO FINGERPRINTS REQUIRED
- Processing time can vary between 4 weeks – 3 months
Non Resident Pennsylvania (Shall Issue) Total Cost $104.00
- York County Online Application $27 x2 (Each County has their own process)
- List of Counties that issue to Non Residents: https://www.pafoa.org/counties/ (Do your research – Not all Sheriff Departments issue Non Resident Permits)
- Good for 5 years
- Must have Home State/Resident Carry Permit (If your Home State Carry Permit expires, the Issuing agency will REVOKE your Non Resident Pennsylvania Permit)
- Must list 2 References (Can’t be related by blood or marriage) (This was rule unconstitutional but it is still on the York Application)
- Must schedule appointment to pick up Permit in person and get photo taken x2
- Travel/Toll/Parking cost to drive to York $50 (This can vary)
- Processing time can vary between 1 – 14 days (Depending on Agency)
- Good for 5 Years
- Online Application
You may receive an automatic Renewal Application, but don’t rely on this. Apply 30 days prior to expiration.
- Must have Home State/Resident Carry Permit (If your Home State Carry Permit expires, the issuing Agency will REVOKE your Non Resident Pennsylvania Permit)
- Application process is the same as initial process
- Processing time can vary between 1 – 14 days (Depending on Agency)
Non Resident Washington D.C. (Shall Issue) Total Cost $1260.00
- Paper Application
- Good for 2 Years
- 16 hour Class $350 x2 (This can vary)
- Live Fire Qualification ammunition cost $45 x2 (This can vary)
- Must apply in person and make appointment x2
- Paper Application/Photo/Fingerprints $110 x2
- Must register ANY handgun/s you plan to carry in D.C. X2 (One Handgun Registration is included, additional Handgun Registrations are $15 each) (2 people can NOT register the same handgun/s)
- Travel/Toll/Parking cost for Class and trip to D.C. $250
- Processing time can vary between 3 – 6 months
- D.C. no longer issues cards for Carry Permits or Handgun Registration. You have two options.
2) Keep the Digital Permits stored on your smartphone. This would mean you have to hand your UNLOCKED phone to Law Enforcement if required to show your Permits.
Non Resident Washington D.C. Renewals (Shall Issue)
- Good for 2 Years
- Paper or Online Application (Must upload supporting documents)
You may receive an automatic Renewal Application, but don’t rely on this. Apply 90 days prior to expiration.
- 8 hour Renewal Class
- NO FINGERPRINTS REQUIRED
- Digital Passport photo to upload
- ANY handgun/s you plan to Carry in D.C. MUST be registered with the M.P.D.C. (Registrations are $15 each and must be done IN PERSON) (2 people can NOT register the same handgun/s)
- Processing time can vary between 1 – 3 months
Non Resident Florida (Shall Issue) Total Cost $314.00
- Paper Application or Online Application $87 x2 (If doing an ONline Application, you must request Fingerprint Cards from Florida)
https://laso.freshfromflorida.com/documentTemplates/LASO_FP_Instructions.pdf
- Good for 7 years
- Training Required (NRA Basic Handgun Class with live fire, Hunter Safety, or DD214) $0 (Our Maryland & D.C. Classes Satisfied this Requirement, but the required class could vary from $30 to $150 )
- Passport Photo $10 x2 (This can vary)
- Livescan printed on FL Card or ink fingerprints on FL Card $30 x2 (Per FL Department of Agriculture - FINGERPRINTS MUST BE TAKEN BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY)
- Postage/insurance for Application $15 x2 (This can vary)
- Travel Cost for fingerprints and passport photo. $30
- Processing time can vary between 2 – 3 months
- Good for 7 years
- Renewal: https://cwrex.freshfromflorida.com/
- Application process is the same as initial process
- Passport Photo (Can be taken by smartphone app)
- Fingerprints (Per FL Department of Agriculture - FINGERPRINTS MUST BE TAKEN BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY)
- Processing time can vary between 2 – 3 months
Non Resident Utah (Shall Issue) Total Cost $371.00
- Paper Application $63 x2
- Good for 5 Years
- Non Resident proof of permit. If you reside in a State that recognizes the validity of the Utah Carry Permit or has reciprocity with Utah, you must obtain a Carry Permit from your home state and submit a copy of it with your application for a Utah permit. For a list of reciprocal states click here. You are considered a resident of whichever state issued your ID. If your State does not recognize the Utah permit this does not apply.
- 4 Hour Utah Class $75 x2 (This can vary)
- Travel/expenses for Class $50 (This can vary)
- Passport photo $10 x2 (This can vary)
- Fingerprints $10 (This can vary. We purchased a “Fingerprint Kit” from Amazon and rolled our own fingerprints)
- Postage/insurance $15
- Processing time can vary between 1 – 3 months
- Good for 5 Years
- NO FINGERPRINTS REQUIRED
- Online Application $25
- Passport photo (The Online Application can use your smartphone to take a passport photo)
- Processing time can vary between 1 – 2 months
Non Resident Connecticut (Shall Issue) Total Cost $409.00
- Request Non Resident Application (Send an email to the Connecticut State Police Special Licensing and Firearms Unit and request Application to be sent via Mail. This may take a long time)
- Good for 5 Years
- Application $70 x2
- -Online Background Check and Fingerprint Processing Fees (Called CCHRS) $87 x2 (Instructions included with Application)
- MUST have a Carry Permit from ANY State
- Only Training Classes accepted are:
2) NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Class
Training Class must be taken within one year of application
- Paper Application must be notarized $0 x2 (This can vary)
- Self addressed stamped envelope $0.50 x2
- Passport photo $10 x2 (This can vary)
- Livescan printed on CT Card or ink fingerprints on CT Card $30 x2 (This can vary)
- Postage/insurance $15 (This can vary)
- Processing time can vary between 4 – 6 months
- Good for 5 Years
- Renewal Application
- Online Background Check (CCHRS) (UNKNOWN IF NEEDED ON RENEWAL)
- Paper Application must be notarized $0 x2 (This can vary)
- Application $70
- Self addressed stamped envelope
- Passport photo
- NO FINGERPRINTS
- Processing time can vary between 2 – 6 months
DON’T GET NEW HAMPSHIRE - SEE NOTE BELOW
Non Resident New Hampshire (Constitutional Carry & Shall Issue) Total Cost $215.00
- Paper Application $100 x2 https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/
- Good for 5 Years
- NO FINGERPRINTS/NO PASSPORT PHOTO
- Postage/insurance $15
- Processing time can vary between 1 – 3 months
- Good for 5 years
- Application process is the same as initial process
- Processing time can vary between 1 – 3 months
Non Resident Maine (Constitutional Carry & Shall Issue) Total Cost $305.00
- Paper Application $60 x2
- There will be some circumstances in which an optional handgun permit will authorize the permittee to carry in certain locations or during an activity when an unpermitted person could not:
Acadia National Park (Maine Permit required; 12 M.R.S. §756) NOTE: Pursuant to 25 M.R.S. 2001-A (2)(F), Maine will recognize a concealed handgun permit issued by another state to its resident if that state recognizes Maine’s resident concealed handgun permits. A resident permit from that state is valid for concealed carry of a handgun within Acadia National Park
State Parks (Permit required; open carry not permitted; 12 M.R.S. § 1803(7))
Regular archery hunting-deer only (Permit required; 12 MRS § 11403)
Employees’ vehicles on work premises (Permit required; vehicle must be locked and firearm must not be visible; 26 M.R.S. §600)
If an individual is carrying a concealed handgun without a permit, he/she has a duty, when coming into contact with any law enforcement officer during a routine stop, detention or arrest, to immediately inform the law enforcement officer that the individual is carrying a concealed handgun.
- Good for 5 years
- Handgun/Safety Training $0 (Our Maryland & D.C. Classes Satisfied this Requirement)
- NO FINGERPRINTS
- Passport photo $10 x2
- Postage/insurance $15
- Processing time can vary between 1 – 3 months
- Good for 5 Years
- Application process is the same as initial process
- Processing time can vary between 1 – 3 months
Non Resident Massachusetts (Shall Issue) Total Cost $976.00
- Good for 1 Year (Massachusetts State Police Temporary Permit)
- Paper Application $100 x2 (Must be a Bank Check, Certified Check, or Money Order)
- Training required - Massachusetts Basic Handgun Class (MA LTC002 Class) $100 x2 (May vary)
- Must have home State Carry Permit
- Travel/Expenses to MA Certified Instructor in Wilmington, DE $60 (May vary)
https://www.mass.gov/doc/basic-firearms-instructor-listing-04-01-2022/download
- Self addressed stamped envelope $0.50 x2
- Postage/insurance $15 (May vary)
- In person interview/photo/prints in Chelsea Massachusetts x2 (Our interviews were scheduled 110 days after the MSP received our Application)
- Travel/toll/parking/hotel cost to go to Massachusetts $500 (May vary)
- Processing time can vary between 3 – 9 months
Non Resident Massachusetts Renewals (Shall Issue)
- Good for 1 year (Massachusetts State Police Temporary Permit)
- Renewals can be performed via mail each year with supporting documents and passport photographs. You will only be required to appear in person to apply once every 6 years.
- Must have home State Carry Permit
- Paper Application $100 (Must be a Bank Check, Certified Check, or Money Order)
- Self addressed stamped envelope
- Processing time can vary between 3 – 6 months
Non Resident New Jersey (Shall Issue) Total Cost: $667.00
- Permit is good for 2 years.
- Permit Instructions.
- NJ A.G. Directive.
- Hollow Point Laws: Most Hollow Points are ILLEGAL to carry in NJ.
- Woodstown NJ State Police Barracks Application Instructions are included below, but if this isn't the closest Barracks to you, then don't use those instructions.
- https://www.njsp.org/firearms/pdf/sp-642.pdf (MAKE SURE ITS REVISION 7/22)
- Keep 1 copy for your own records. Some applicants plan to be brave and carry on day 61.
- See: NJ Rev Stat § 2C:58-4 (2021) quote from paragraph "c. If the application is not approved by the chief police officer or the superintendent within 60 days of filing, it shall be deemed to have been approved, unless the applicant agrees to an extension of time in writing." After that the court has 30 days to approve or deny.
- FID (Box 15) put N/A, unless you have a FID#
- Municipal Code on the application will be a specific # of the NJSP Barracks closest to you. You may have to call or email the Barracks to get the proper #. My closest NJSP Barracks is Woodstown NJ, and the Municipal Code is 1709. Yours may be different based on the Barracks closest to you. If you can't get this information leave it blank and add it when you submit your application to the NJSP.
- Three (3) references are REQUIRED. The references must sign each copy of the application with ink. This may require shipping them back and forth depending on where they live. References CAN reside in ANY State, but they CAN NOT be related to you by blood or marriage. They do not have to be present when the application is notarized. The NJSP will call your references. If your references don't answer your application will be delayed.
- Proof of Identification and Citizenship. You must supply proof of identification and Citizenship. (Driver’s license and birth certificate or Passport / naturalization paperwork / green card).
- Some may tell you a NJ FID (Firearms Identification Card) is necessary to apply for a NJ Carry Permit. That may be true for a NJ Resident, but a FID is not required for a Non Resident to apply for a NJ Permit to Carry. If you want to get a FID, I have included instructions below.
- https://nj.gov/njsp/firearms/pdf/sp-066_201907.pdf
- For Investigating Agency put NJSP and the Barracks (Mine was “NJSP Woodstown”)
- DON’T sign the SP066 forms unless the NJSP directs you to do so. My NJSP barracks told me to sign the forms and use my wife as the witness. At some NJSP Barracks, the forms get signed by you and the NJSP when you drop off your Carry Permit Application.
- Made payable to “Treasurer, State of New Jersey (Address for NJ Treasurer is not necessary)
- You MUST put your FULL name and address on the money order.
- Use this to track your money order: https://tools.usps.com/money-orders.htm
- Put your Full Name and DOB on the back of each Passport Photo.
- Do not attach the passport photos to your NJ Permit Applications.
- Put the Pictures in an envelope and clip the envelope to the application.
- Put Your FULL name, address, SBI #, and Case # on the envelope.
- Ownership can be a purchase receipt or permit to purchase or a notarized letter of ownership listing the make, model, and serial number of the handgun(s) you intend to carry in New Jersey. You only need one copy of this form and this form must be notarized. I attached a form I created if you want to use it:
- I HAVE ATTACHED A FORM BELOW IF YOU WANT TO USE IT AS A TEMPLATE (PRINT 1)
- You only need one proof of training form. $50-$200 (Cost can vary)
- The NJSP has not listed specifics as to what classes are acceptable, so I have listed the NJ Statute below.
- What constitutes safe handling of a firearm under New Jersey law?
- Safe handling of a firearm is an objective standard met by meeting the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:54-2.4(b).
- Each applicant shall demonstrate a thorough familiarity with the safe handling and use of handguns by indicating in the space provided therefore on the application form, and on any sworn attachments thereto, any relevant information. Thorough familiarity with the safe handling and use of handguns shall be evidenced by ONE of the following:
- 1) Completion of a firearms training course substantially equivalent to the firearms training approved by the Police Training Commission as described by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6j; (I HAVE ATTACHED TWO VERSIONS OF THE TRAINING FORM BELOW IF YOU WANT TO USE THEM AS A TEMPLATE - PRINT 1)
- 2) Submission of an applicant's most recent handgun qualification scores utilizing the handgun(s) he or she intends to carry as evidenced by test firings administered by a certified firearms instructor of a police academy, a certified firearms instructor of the National Rifle Association, or any other recognized certified firearms instructor; or (I HAVE ATTACHED THE TRAINING CERTIFICATE BELOW IF YOU WANT TO USE IT AS A TEMPLATE - PRINT 1)
- 3) Passage of any test in this State's laws governing the use of force administered by a certified instructor of a police academy, a certified instructor of the National Rifle Association, or any other recognized certified instructor.
- Any/All Qualifications must be within six (6) months of application and must also be obtained from a Certified Firearms Instructor. The written certification must include the Instructor’s name and certification number, make, model, caliber and serial number of each handgun(s) you intend to carry in New Jersey.
- 2C:58-4. a. Scope and duration of authority. Any person who holds a valid permit to carry a handgun issued pursuant to this section shall be authorized to carry a handgun in all parts of this State, except as prohibited by subsection e. of N.J.S.2C:39-5. One permit shall be sufficient for ALL HANDGUNS OWNED BY THE HOLDER thereof, but the permit shall apply only to a handgun carried by the actual and legal holder of the permit . Criminal Code 2C58-4 (a) States one permit covers all guns owned by the permit holder. However Under NJ Administrative code which is 13:54-2.4 it states. You need to show proficiency and qualification scores with the handgun(s) you intend to carry.
- NJSP may require RESIDENT Applications to have a raised notary stamp must be raised, but NON RESIDENTS Applications only need a INK Notary Stamp.
- My Barracks wants you to email them and schedule an appointment to turn in the application.
- Njspwoodstownfirearms@njsp.org is the email for Woodstown Barracks.
- I will add additional Barracks phone/email information when possible
- You must submit your application in person at this time.
- The NJSP MAY ask you to have your fingerprints SCHEDULED before dropping off your application. If they request this, be sure you have this info for IdentoGo:
- 1) Service Code for Carry Permit Fingerprinting: 2F164B
- 2) Originating Agency # (ORI): The NJ Barracks you are applying at can supply this # or you can find it here: https://nj.gov/njsp/firearms/ori-list.shtml
- 3) Contributor Case #(Use the applicant's first name initial, last name, month, day, and year of application submission date. Example: John Doe applied on Jan 8, 2022. Contributor Case #: JDoe010822).
- Print Fingerprint Appointment or Receipt to show the NJ State Police when you submit your application.
- You can ONLY use Identogo for Livescan.
- Verify correct Service Code #, Originating Agency #, and Contributor's Case # for Carry Permit fingerprints from the NJSP once you drop the application off.
- Fill Out form with Service Code #, Originating Agency Number, and Contributor's Case #.
- The Service Code for Carry Permit Fingerprinting should be: 2F164B.
- ORI # will be the NJSP Barracks closest to you.
- https://nj.gov/njsp/firearms/ori-list.shtml (excluding toll roads, stations on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Atlantic City Expressway). My Closest NJSP Barracks is Woodstown NJ,
- The ORI # for me was NJNSP3200.
- Contributor Case #(Use the applicant's first name initial, last name, month, day, and year of application submission date. Example: John Doe applied on Jan 8, 2022. Contributor Case #: JDoe010822).
- Fingerprint results must be received within ninety (90) days of application.
- Schedule and Appointment nearest to you.
- Get Livescan completed and pay $61.00. (Add $39 for IdentoGo not taken in NJ). Get two copies of the payment receipt in case the NJSP wants one.
- Put your Passport Photos, Money Order, and Fingerprint Receipt in an envelope so they don't get lost.
- Processing time for Carry Permit can vary between 1 – 6 months.
- Permit may be larger than other permits and may not fit in a regular wallet pocket.
- Travel/expenses for class/live fire, livescan, and application drop off $125 (This can vary)
- Live fire qualification ammunition cost is $35 (This can vary)
STEP 1 Apply for a FID.
- https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/Fars/Form33/OriValidation
- ORI # will be the NJSP Barracks closest to you.
- https://nj.gov/njsp/firearms/ori-list.shtml (excluding toll roads, stations on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Atlantic City Expressway). My closest NJSP Barracks is Woodstown NJ, The ORI # was NJNSP3200 WOODSTOWN.
- Select Initial Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and complete Application. (They WILL contact your references with an online survey) $5
- You will receive an email with a Service Code #, Originating Agency Number, and Contributor's Case #. Use that information to fill out the IdentoGo Livescan Registration.
- Fill out the form and schedule and appointment nearest to you.
- Get Livescan completed and pay $61. (Add $39 for IdentoGo not taken in NJ)
- NOTE: You cannot use the fingerprints from your NJ Carry Permit for the FID. They are separate codes.
- The NJSP will contact you to pick up in person.
- Travel/Expenses for Livescan, and FID Pickup $125 (This can vary)
- Permit may be larger than other permits and may not fit in a regular wallet pocket.
- Good for 2 years
- You WILL NOT receive an automatic Renewal Application. Apply 90 days prior to expiration.
- SAME PROCESS AS INITIAL PERMIT
- Processing time can vary between 3 - 6 months.
Non Resident Rhode Island (Currently May Issue or Shall Issue - Depending on County)
Total Cost $780.00
- Good for 4 Years
- Can only carry handguns in the caliber or smaller of the one you qualified with.
- A G. Permit Application
- We chose the East Greenwich Rhode Island Police Department, but I must caution you, E.G.P.D. only accepts 25 Permit Applications a month and East Greenwich Resident Applicants get priority. After all interested East Greenwich Residents have gotten their interview appointments, the remainder are given to qualified Non Resident Candidates on a first come, first served basis. Due to the extremely large number of people trying to secure those remaining Interview Appointments, E.G.P.D. has created a call in process once a month @ 9 A.M. EST, where callers can leave their information and the E.G.P.D. will schedule in Person Interviews for the following month on a first come, first served basis until the month’s calendar is full. It’s a phone lottery and may take several months to successfully grab an Appointment. Departments who offer a “mail in” option do not have a phone lottery, so again you have to carefully decide which route to take.
https://www.eastgreenwichri.com/167/Police-Department
- Request Paper Application via email (This can vary per Department as mentioned above)
- Training Required: (Both 1 &2)
- NRA Basic Class $0 (Our Maryland & D.C. Classes Satisfied the Basic Training Requirements)
- NRA Instructor must qualify the applicant @ 75′, 30 Shots, on Army L Target. Applicants MUST score 195 or better. (This test can be extremely difficult for casual shooters) $50 x2
- Live fire ammunition cost $25 x2 (This can vary)
- Schedule appointment for in person Interview and application submission (Via phone, but this can vary per Department as mentioned above)
- Application $40 x2 (Must be notarized)
- 3 Reference Letters (References cannot be related by blood or marriage. Each letter must be notarized) $0 x2 (This can vary per Department as mentioned above)
- Write Letter showing “Need/Cause” x2 (This can vary per Department as mentioned above, but this MAY CHANGE DUE TO NY/BRUEN SCOTUS RULING)
- Must have home State Carry Permit x2
- Travel/expenses for live fire qualification $50
- Travel/toll/parking/hotel cost to drive to Rhode Island $500 (This can vary per Department as mentioned above)
- Processing time can vary between 3- 6 months (Depending on Department/Agency)
- The Renewal Process varies from Department to Department and Agency. Our understanding of the E.G.P.D. Renewal Process is unknown at this time.
Carry/Self Defense Insurance Annual Cost $700 for 2 years (Cost varies)
Self Defense Insurance is not required but it’s wise if you can afford it. Some States do not allow Self Defense Insurance.
There are other great Non Resident Permits such as Texas, Arizona, Virginia, and West Virginia, but we felt they were unnecessary based on our existing Permit Overlap Coverage.
Due to Reciprocity Agreements, the above Carry Permits allow us to Carry in 44 States, and Washington D.C.
Currently, we can’t get Permits to Carry for HI, NY, and CA due to May/No Issue/Non Resident Policies. That should change due to the NY/BRUEN SCOTUS RULING. At this time, we can’t Carry in Colorado because they don’t honor Non Resident Permits, and they don’t issue Permits to Non Residents. We can’t get a Permit to Carry in Oregon or Illinois because they only issue to Non-Residents of “particular” States, and Maryland Residents are not one of them. Hopefully the SCOTUS Ruling will force changes.
When you add up all the above, which does NOT include range time/practice, photocopies/digital scanning of required documents, Time away from work/family, we have spent $7626.00. This averages to approximately $10.00 per day for my Wife and I to Carry in 44 States, Washington D.C, and (possibly) Puerto Rico. That’s $300.00 a Month or $3600.00 per year!
$7626.00 is not a typo. That number does not include the cost of our carry firearms, firearm purchase licensing/paperwork fees, or our carry equipment.
Insane isn’t it?
U.S. Supreme Court, and lower U.S. Circuit Courts are you listening?
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Keep Track of your Carry Permit expiration dates
- The Gun-Free School Zones Act (GFSZA) of 1990
- For the States that our permits are not valid, here is some information that may be useful:
Handgun Vehicle Carry IS LEGAL for a Non Resident as long as they have a Carry Permit from their HOME State (Resident Carry Permit). You CAN NOT leave the vehicle with the handgun
Some local jurisdictions within the state, such as the City of Highland Park, have enacted local ordinances that restrict the possession and sale of "Assault Weapons".
The process for an Illinois non-resident to transport their firearm legally in Illinois is similar to that of a resident, however there are also some differences. The first difference is that the non-resident does not need a FOID card. In fact most non residents aren’t even aware of what a FOID card is. Essentially it is a card that says you have passed a background check, similar to the National Instant Check System (NICS) that anyone who has bought a gun has undergone. The difference is Illinois residents need this card on their person at all times they are in possession of firearms or ammunition, non residents do not.
For purposes of transportation, the non-resident must adhere to the above described criteria of broken down in a non functioning state, OR not immediately Accessible, OR unloaded and enclosed in a case.
It is important to note that the case does not need to be a separate case for the firearm and the ammunition. It is also important to note that the case(s) need not be locked. There is some mis-information surrounding this topic and I believe that confusion arises when we discuss the federal Firearm Owner Protection Act (FOPA) which states for federal transportation purposes the firearms and ammunition must be in separate locked cases. Illinois does not have this requirement.
The Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Licensing Act states:
(e) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit a non-resident from transporting a concealed firearm within his or her vehicle in Illinois, if the concealed firearm remains within his or her vehicle and the non-resident:
(1) is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal law;
(2) is eligible to carry a firearm in public under the laws of his or her state or territory of residence, as evidenced by the possession of a concealed carry license or permit issued by his or her state of residence, if applicable; and
(3) is not in possession of a license under this Act. If the non-resident leaves his or her vehicle unattended, he or she shall store the firearm within a locked vehicle or locked container within the vehicle in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 65 of this Act.
There have been arrests of non residents for carrying their firearms within their vehicle. If you are a non-resident and choose to carry your firearm concealed within your, you may want to consider printing a copy of the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Licensing Act, compiled statute, and keep it in the vehicle with you.
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3497&ChapterID=39
Oregon
Open Carry State EXCEPT the Cities/Counties of Portland (and surrounding areas such as Beaverton, Tigard, Oregon City) and Multnomah County (East of Portland Interstate 84)
This includes Salem (South of Portland via Interstate 5), and Independence (Southwest of Salem), have banned loaded firearms in all public places for those without a license.
Colorado
Open Carry State EXCEPT the CITY & COUNTY of Denver (Off of Interstate 70/Take CO 470 SB/NB to detour)
(15 Round Magazine Limit on Post 2013 Magazines)
(Boulder and in Vail have a Magazine and "Assault Weapon" Ban.)
Local governments can ban open carry at government buildings and public property (such as Parks). Signs must be posted at each public entrance.
29-11.7-104 Regulation-Open Carrying-Posting
A local government may enact an ordinance, regulation, or other law that prohibits the open carrying of a firearm in a building or specific area within the local government's jurisdiction. If a local government enacts an ordinance, regulation, or other law that prohibits the open carrying of a firearm in a building or specific area, the local government shall post signs at the public entrances to the building or specific area informing persons that the open carrying of firearms is prohibited in the building or specific area.
Many Colorado municipalities ban open carry to the fullest extent of the law. While areas such as public streets and sidewalks generally cannot be designated 'no open carry' zones, "specific area" is broadly interpreted to include parks, trails, and public plazas.
You can save on hundreds if not thousands on training if you find Instructors who offer COMBINED or ADD ON Classes. Plan your trips and training out and you will save a lot of money. Here is my advice to save money and minimize wasted trips/time:
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