overlapping CCW

[miles71]

How many of you guys get CCW's in multiple states even if they overlap? Why?

Reason I ask, I help out some friends at "trade" type shows for arround very expensive musical instruments. I often am carrying around about 18,000 dollars of instruments just on my person when traveling or playing shows. I have a Utah CCW that covers most of the states around Md but was wondering if getting the specific state CCW would be better. For example, i always do a show in Virginia, should I get the VA CCW?

TD

 

[Pushrod]

I've gotten multiple CCW's just to make sure the maximum possible number of states are open for me to carry in.

Your already covered in Virginia with the Utah permit, so I can't see spending the time and money on a Virginia permit just to carry where it is already permissable for you to do so.

 

[clandestine]

The Non Resident UT and Non Resident FL are the best 2 to have. From there you can get a CT, NH, and ME permits with ease. (35 States) Any additional permits would be a waste unless you have reason for a MD Permit. If you get a MD permit you gain MD and MI

With those Permits the only States you cant carry in are:
MA, NY, NJ, R.I, MD, HI, MI, IA, CO, NV, OR, CA (D.C, U.S.V.I., and P.R. are likely No-Go's for CCW)

SC-Can carry loaded in your Glovebox if you are passing thru the State.

WI and IL-Have no CC at the moment

You can with some difficulty (Have to Travel), you can get NV, MA, and R.I. Permits.

 

[rambling_one]

I've invested in over-lapping permits to avoid situations wherein state laws change. Just recently, for example, Louisiana stopped recognizing Florida permits. My ME, NH, PA, UT and VA are still good there.

It really boils down to how much you travel and to what states.

 

[MDFF2008]

You may qualify for a Maryland one, so I would def apply for it.

There are two reasons people overlap:

1.) For better coverage, it's unavoidable that there will be some.

2.) To prevent idiot LEO's from harrassing you.

There are many people here who carry reciprocity statues when they carry with out of state permits. Sometimes it's just easier to have them both.

 

[Abacab]

I want someone to show me a Rhode Island non-resident permit or tell me their tale of how they got it. I'll drive there and happily get it if I can.

MA will give you a 1 year permit for $100 dollars if you have a permit from your home state. SOL for me.

 

[rambling_one]

There are two reasons people overlap:

1.) For better coverage, it's unavoidable that there will be some.
2.) To prevent idiot LEO's from harrassing you.

As to the second point: Folks in my home town (Wilkes-Barre, PA) tell the story of Pete the cop, who upon making a traffic stop, asked in broken English, "Where you from?" When the motorist replied, "Philadelphia," Pete is said to have asked: "Why you have Pennsylvania tags?"

 

[Biggfoot44]

Va is worthwhile if only for WV.

 

[clandestine]

Florida Non Reisdent is good in WVA now.

See Here: http://www.wvago.gov/gunrecep.cfm

These are the States that Honor the FL Non Resident

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Delaware
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wyoming


MI, SC, CO and N.H. also Honor the FL permit but ONLY if FL is your Home State.

Nevada recently Dropped FL, and LA also attempted to invalidate the FL permits but that was killed shortly after the announcement.

UT gives you 2 States that The FL doesnt honor. MN and WA.

Beyond Getting a N.H. ME, CT, MA, NV, or R.I. Permits you dont gain anything by getting other permits.

R.I. (5yrs/$40) is a may issue but they will issue if you meet these requirements:
Have a Home State Carry Permit. (Having Other State Permits do help)
Have a NRA certified instructor observe you shoot a B27 Target at 25 Yards with a 100% Hit rate (50 Rounds).
You must drive up to submit the application and to pick up the permit.

For Non-Residents the CCW is Issued by The Attorney General
R.I. Attorney General
150 South Main Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Phone: (401) 274-4400
Fax: (401) 222-1331
http://www.riag.state.ri.us


You can drive thru R.I. without a permit if your have a permit from any other state, as long as you dont pause or detain yourself in the state.

MA (1yr/$100) is a may issue but they will issue if you have a Home State Carry Permit. You have a better chance with multiple State Permits. You also need to certify your shooting abilities in front of a MA Approved Firearm Instructor. They recently changed the process and now require you to show up in person to apply and pick up the permit. You want a Class "A" permit form MA, not a class "B"

NV requires a NV Instructor to give you a class and you have to fly/drive out there to get the class, and fill out the paperwork.


N.H., CT and ME are just mail away permits, and are very easy to obtain if you have other permits.

 

[clandestine]

I want someone to show me a Rhode Island non-resident permit or tell me their tale of how they got it. I'll drive there and happily get it if I can.

MA will give you a 1 year permit for $100 dollars if you have a permit from your home state. SOL for me.

I used to have one (R.I. Permit) but I let it lapse due to my inability to go back up there for renewal.

See my response above.

I highly suggest you have a MD permit before applying for R.I. That was my saving grace there. I have 3 MD permits and several other State CCW's (I see you have a good bit of permits, thats GOOD), the more the better. Also have a VERY well prepared CCW Application. RIght now the R.I., A.G. is VERY Anti-Gun and he wont issue, once he is out of office I would try to apply.

The more training you can show the better.

 

[alucard0822]

PA res and FL non-res. I seldom if ever travel out of the area, and my $25 per 5yr PA permit covers PA, VA, SC, and WV amongst others. I had the FL permit long before I moved to PA, and used it to carry until I got the PA permit, it also adds DE and OH that are not covered by the PA permit.

 

[miles71]

Thanks for the info. I may apply for Va and PA since those are the tow "main" places I go for the trade shows.

gprimr1 - You think I would qualify for MD??

TD

 

[mds213]

ccw

Glad I have mine! From my cold dead hands!!!!!!!

 

[Abacab]

Thanks for the info. I may apply for Va and PA since those are the tow "main" places I go for the trade shows.

gprimr1 - You think I would qualify for MD??

TD

Any death threats? Carry lots of cash? Have a prescription pad that deals controlled substances? Otherwise no.

 

[swinokur]

I've invested in over-lapping permits to avoid situations wherein state laws change. Just recently, for example, Louisiana stopped recognizing Florida permits. My ME, NH, PA, UT and VA are still good there.

It really boils down to how much you travel and to what states.

LA changed back IIRC. The State Police were told they did not have the power to change their reciprocity agreements without legislative action. You are GTG in LA again. The LSP web site says FL is OK. So does Handgun Law

 

[swinokur]

Nevada recently Dropped FL, and LA also attempted to invalidate the FL permits but that was killed shortly after the announcement.

I just got back from Las Vegas last night. Took the one day course which includes live fire at a range. You have to qualify on each pistol you want to carry. If you qual on a revolver, you can carry and size/make. I took my G22 and G30 with me and rented a Kimber TLE so that could be on my permit as well. I am geting one next week. I took my class from a guy who will come to your hotel to teach the class and he has an arrangement with a range in town that he will drive you to. His name is Kurt Gepke and his web site is Team Digit. Highly recommended.

You then take your paperwork down to LVMPD CCW detail and they fingerprint you electronically and do the rest of the paperwork. I was in and out in 45 minutes. Wait time is approximately 30 days or so. Fee is 100.25.

 

[kohburn]

the best combination imo is utah and florida - they cover the most states.

 

[MDFF2008]

I often am carrying around about 18,000 dollars of instruments just on my person when traveling or playing shows.

There's a person who posted on this board at some point that he was able to get a CCW to transport and use his photographic equipment, which was valued over 10,000 dollars.

 

[clandestine]

I just got back from Las Vegas last night. Took the one day course which includes live fire at a range. You have to qualify on each pistol you want to carry. If you qual on a revolver, you can carry and size/make. I took my G22 and G30 with me and rented a Kimber TLE so that could be on my permit as well. I am geting one next week. I took my class from a guy who will come to your hotel to teach the class and he has an arrangement with a range in town that he will drive you to. His name is Kurt Gepke and his web site is Team Digit. Highly recommended.

You then take your paperwork down to LVMPD CCW detail and they fingerprint you electronically and do the rest of the paperwork. I was in and out in 45 minutes. Wait time is approximately 30 days or so. Fee is 100.25.

EXCELLENT. Thanks you Sir.Il gonna call that guy. ill be going to the SHOT show so Ill take the class while im out there.

Thank you VERY much.

 

[swinokur]

EXCELLENT. Thanks you Sir.Il gonna call that guy. ill be going to the SHOT show so Ill take the class while im out there.

Thank you VERY much.

Here is the info from Las Vegas Metro Police

They handle all CCW permits in Clark County. Note they do NOTaccept cash. Money orders or cashiers check only. I went to my bank and got one before I left for Vegas.

The CCW detail where you do your paperwork and prints is just a mile or so off the strip.

The whole process was quite easy.