Will Renew...........

AJ · May 5, 2023

Florida has passed Constitutional Carry as of 1 July 2023. Even though it makes it legal to carry without a CCW here, I will renew my CCW License for the state. Just got the renewal form in the mail today. At a $45.00 renewal fee it is good for seven years, plus probably will eliminate questions in others state that have reciprocity with Florida.

Truckman · May 5, 2023

I agree...I've had my Texas CHL since the inception in 1995...I've always renewed it, and will continue to renew it even though we now have Constitutional carry...There are too many other benefits to having it, rather than let it slip into disuse...

...Ben

Rammer Jammer · May 5, 2023

Nebraska also passed a Constitutional Carry bill but I'll renew my permit in about a year. Plenty of benefits to paying $50 for a renewal.

murphydog · May 5, 2023

A good idea. In certain states carrying a handgun into a “no guns allowed” area gets you a polite request to depart if you have a CCW license, but a trip to the local jail if you don’t.

sophie · May 5, 2023

Truckman said:
I agree...I've had my Texas CHL since the inception in 1995...I've always renewed it, and will continue to renew it even though we now have Constitutional carry...There are too many other benefits to having it, rather than let it slip into disuse......Ben

What he said above, same here.

alwslate · May 5, 2023

Indiana recently became a Constitutional carry state but I already had a lifetime CC permit. I still carry it in my billfold "just in case".

otis24 · May 5, 2023

South Dakota has Constitutional Carry. At $10 for five years, I will continue to renew mine. It just simplifies things when crossing state lines.

pharmer · May 5, 2023

AJ said:
Florida has passed Constitutional Carry as of 1 July 2023. Even though it makes it legal to carry without a CCW here, I will renew my CCW License for the state. Just got the renewal form in the mail today. At a $45.00 renewal fee it is good for seven years, plus probably will eliminate questions in others state that have reciprocity with Florida.

Mine expires in exactly 1 year. I'll renew as I have through all the "changes" since 1988. For the reasons you stated. Joe

BabaBlueJay · May 5, 2023

AJ said:
Florida has passed Constitutional Carry as of 1 July 2023. Even though it makes it legal to carry without a CCW here, I will renew my CCW License for the state. Just got the renewal form in the mail today. At a $45.00 renewal fee it is good for seven years, plus probably will eliminate questions in others state that have reciprocity with Florida.

That's basically my reasoning as well. Ohio has greater reciprocity than any other state, so that alone makes it worthwhile.

I also pay for the legal defense fund of CCW Safe which requires it.

glenwolde · May 5, 2023

I keep my Texas LTC. Mostly because we travel around the southeast in our RV a lot and it removes a whole lot of complications due to variations in laws in different jurisdictions. I don't intentionally favor or disfavor states based on reciprocity. It just turns out the only places I want to go have reciprocity with Texas! and barbecue...mmm.....

ISCS Yoda · May 5, 2023

glenwolde said:
I keep my Texas LTC. Mostly because we travel around the southeast in our RV a lot and it removes a whole lot of complications due to variations in laws in different jurisdictions. I don't intentionally favor or disfavor states based on reciprocity. It just turns out the only places I want to go have reciprocity with Texas! and barbecue...mmm.....

A completely normal Texas attitude! Mmmmm....

Offhand, I am not sure that Constitutional carry automatically covers citizens outside of their residential states but I would expect that the Privileges and Immunities clause of the 14th Amendment applies. Since something like 37 states reciprocate with Texas I just keep my LTC and don't worry about this correct interpretation of the Constitution needing to be called upon.

But y'all missed one extra benefit for retaining your CHL/CCW/LTC/whatever it's called. At least in Texas, anyway, license holders are given the benefit of the doubt when it comes to having a background check since your "goodness" has already been verified in order to get the license so you can buy a gun anywhere in the state, complete the Form 4473, and you're done.

rbmac52 · May 5, 2023

Agreed! I like having the Texas License to Carry, though I'm completely covered by LEOSA in all 50 states. The primary benefit is that I can purchase a handgun and take it home the same day. No waiting, no background check.

AJ · May 6, 2023

BabaBlueJay said:
That's basically my reasoning as well. Ohio has greater reciprocity than any other state, so that alone makes it worthwhile.

I also pay for the legal defense fund of CCW Safe which requires it.

Does Ohio recognize Pa yet? Have a friend that lives in Pa 15 miles from the Ohio state line He can not carry in Ohio, but mine being from Florida, I can carry in both states.

Old cop · May 6, 2023

My retired LEO credentials allow me to carry anywhere in my state, but I’m not sure how far outside the state they extend.

Muss Muggins · May 6, 2023

From sea to shining sea . . .

Old cop said:
My retired LEO credentials allow me to carry anywhere in my state, but I’m not sure how far outside the state they extend.

Racer X · May 6, 2023

murphydog said:
A good idea. In certain states carrying a handgun into a “no guns allowed” area gets you a polite request to depart if you have a CCW license, but a trip to the local jail if you don’t.

To me, the CCW license shows law enforcement you are trying to comply to the laws of the state. I'd like to think mistakes would be treated as an Oops, rather than willful violation.

Racer X · May 6, 2023

I live in Washington, and have had a WA CCW since about 1993, but I got an Arizona non-resident for the reciprocity almost everywhere except the eastern seaboard. Really frustrated that Oregon recognizes neither.

SweetMK · May 6, 2023

I got my CCW originally in case I had a pocket knife, or there happened to be a handgun in the truck, under the seat,,

I hoped that the CCW would reduce questions if I was ever stopped.

One state trooper told me that the CCW has zero influence on knives,,
I still do not know that answer positively,,,

Anyone know if the CCW impacts knives??

murphydog · May 6, 2023

Every state is different, so doing a search on the VA attorney general's website or giving them a call is highly recommended.

CJH · May 6, 2023

I’m definitely renewing too. Right now Florida is my state of residence, stationed in VA but live physically in NC. Having my Florida permit makes my life easier

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