Non-Resident CCW

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Non-Resident CCW - it means the current gun owner can apply for CCW permit from other states. the purpose of this:

1. he is a traveler and his state-issued CCW is not accepted by other states
2. he is a traveler but his state does not issue CCW (that's me)

There are a few states that issue non-resident CCW such as FL, VA, and Utah. What depends on non-resident CCW that you're applying for is its reciprocity with other states. You can apply for more than 1 non-resident CCW permit to overlap the states that one does not cover. For example -

VA non-resident CCW is accepted by (I can't find this information cuz the site's down)
FL non-resident CCW is accepted by 28 states (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Ohio, Virginia, Missouri and Wyoming)

Together with FL + VA, 29 states accept it. Personally - I prefer FL + Utah because it covers much more states.
 
Byrdie714 said:
Why don't you opt for the 29 states instead of choosing VA and FL?
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oh woops! I didn't see my thread has a response. :)

Because VA & FL issue non-resident CCW permits that 29 states accept aka Reciprocity Agreement. Plus - most of states do not issue non-resident CCW. Does that answer your question?
 
Yup, the reciprocity angle.....understood....
 
Jiro said:
oh woops! I didn't see my thread has a response. :)

Because VA & FL issue non-resident CCW permits that 29 states accept aka Reciprocity Agreement. Plus - most of states do not issue non-resident CCW. Does that answer your question?
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I understand it perfectly clear however if one is to travel to another state with their guns--they need to check with the State Patrol of that particular state to make sure that the CCW permits are current as laws pertaining to CCW Reciprocity agreements do change and expire.
 
Byrdie714 said:
I understand it perfect clear however if one is to travel to another state with their guns--they need to check with the State Patrol of that particular state to make sure that the CCW permits are current as laws pertaining to CCW Reciprocity agreements do change and expire.
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ABSOLUTELY. That can happen. It's what the firearm instructor FREQUENTLY emphasizes on. It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know the laws of state you're in.

For example - (real example) My gun is banned from California. in some states - I am not required to announce to police officer that I am armed when I get pulled over but I have to announce it in other states. Some states do not allow me to carry gun on myself inside the car. It's very tricky.
 
Jiro said:
...in some states - I am not required to announce to police officer that I am armed when I get pulled over but I have to announce it in other states. Some states do not allow me to carry gun on myself inside the car. It's very tricky.
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I recommend any one who has a weapon on their person or in their vehicle be sure to announce it to the officer if pulled over, whether it's "required" or not. The police do NOT like "surprises."

In SC, if pulled over and NOT carrying a weapon but carrying the CCW permit card, we are required to state that we have the permit but are not carrying a weapon. I had to do that a few years ago after someone rear-ended my new Durango. You should have seen the eyes of the other driver widen as I calmly told the officer that! :lol:
 
I really think all states need to have similar laws than all different and confusing laws. Come on, we live in the United States of America, not United of States or whatever. It's like having their own laws in 50 countries instead of one country.
 
sequoias said:
I really think all states need to have similar laws than all different and confusing laws. Come on, we live in the United States of America, not United of States or whatever. It's like having their own laws in 50 countries instead of one country.
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Life is full of confuses and unfairs, seq.


And, I don't have my CCW.....yet. Soon. I'll right be back......
 
Reba said:
I recommend any one who has a weapon on their person or in their vehicle be sure to announce it to the officer if pulled over, whether it's "required" or not. The police do NOT like "surprises."

In SC, if pulled over and NOT carrying a weapon but carrying the CCW permit card, we are required to state that we have the permit but are not carrying a weapon. I had to do that a few years ago after someone rear-ended my new Durango. You should have seen the eyes of the other driver widen as I calmly told the officer that! :lol:
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oh yes ABSOLUTELY. that's what I do all the time - have my papers, license, CCW ready and keep my hands on the wheel AT ALL TIME. Be cooperative and do not argue. Chance is you may get a warning. :cool2: if not, too bad.
 
sequoias said:
I really think all states need to have similar laws than all different and confusing laws. Come on, we live in the United States of America, not United of States or whatever. It's like having their own laws in 50 countries instead of one country.
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that's what federal law is for. Federal laws say - Amendment 2 is here to stay but it's up to each state on regulating it to some extent. It's better that way because of different background in certain area.
 
Frisky Feline said:
jiro, why do you need gun for? you live in city. :hmm:
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owning a gun in any cities (mostly) is nearly impossible. I live in NJ, not NYC. I'm not allowed to walk around with it on me in NJ-NY though and I have no interest in doing so. It is a nice privilege to have just in case you need it when you go out of state. I frequent to PA often for outdoor activity - usually hiking/camping. THANKS GOD President Bush lifted the federal ban on carrying firearms in state/national parks few years ago. I mostly stayed on "man-made" trails along Appalachian Trail because of risk of bear attacks. now I feel better about being able to protect myself.

I believe I've said this before but I'll repost - My friend told me that his 2 friends were hiking at Pennsylvania and all of sudden, the bear charged toward them for no reason. Luckily, those 2 guys were armed and they emptied full magazines with hollow points on him. The bear kept charging and finally died just a couple feet away from them. Imagine what would happen if they weren't armed. Only one of them would be dead... depending on who ran faster :(
 
Jiro,

I know, you live in NJ, but live in the city due to taking subway that gave me some hints. Anyway I see why you needed gun, for outdoor activity purpose. I never thought of having a gun is necessary for outdoor activity. thanks.
 
Frisky Feline said:
Jiro,

I know, you live in NJ, but live in the city due to taking subway that gave me some hints. Anyway I see why you needed gun, for outdoor activity purpose. I never thought of having a gun is necessary for outdoor activity. thanks.
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More than that, gal.

Guns are represent to protect yourself if your life is in threaten.
 
Jiro said:
owning a gun in any cities (mostly) is nearly impossible. I live in NJ, not NYC. I'm not allowed to walk around with it on me in NJ-NY though and I have no interest in doing so. It is a nice privilege to have just in case you need it when you go out of state. I frequent to PA often for outdoor activity - usually hiking/camping. THANKS GOD President Bush lifted the federal ban on carrying firearms in state/national parks few years ago. I mostly stayed on "man-made" trails along Appalachian Trail because of risk of bear attacks. now I feel better about being able to protect myself.

I believe I've said this before but I'll repost - My friend told me that his 2 friends were hiking at Pennsylvania and all of sudden, the bear charged toward them for no reason. Luckily, those 2 guys were armed and they emptied full magazines with hollow points on him. The bear kept charging and finally died just a couple feet away from them. Imagine what would happen if they weren't armed. Only one of them would be dead... depending on who ran faster :(
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Oh really, what about cities in heavily republican state?
 
Foxrac said:
Oh really, what about cities in heavily republican state?
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I don't know about that because I don't live in there. But I do know that in Pennsylvania... even though it's a very gun-friendly state, you do need a separate permit for Philadelphia.
 
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