Lee in Quartzsite
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Bad idea...leave it home.
CCW permit as form of photo ID
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Bad idea...leave it home.
jmace57
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They have updated the Texas driver's license and License to Carry to look almost identical. Both gray with the same B&W photo. Mine got out of order in my wallet and I used it at the airport, and was told it was not valid as a form of identification.
That's a variation on "wrestling with the pig" that I haven't heard! I'm agonna use it!
I'm with the peanut gallery on OP's query. What's the point of using a CCW license for ID in that city? At one extreme, it's a neener neener neener message. At the other extreme, you might be detained and searched. Unreasonable search (and seizure)? Perhaps, but do you want to fight that battle too?
I say pick your battles. This is one I wouldn't pick.
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As I have gotten older and maybe wiser, the more invested I am in being as "gray" as possible with regard to firearms. I do not present my CPL or retired (LEOSA) ID for ordinary purposes. FWIW, I have an enhanced DL as that is required with a CDL, and that's as good as it going to get.
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Good advice methinks. Those with a carry permit will do best when they "fly" under the "man's" radar. Being right and getting detained or denied isn't a win.
In MA, a CCL is specifically listed as acceptable ID. In less firearms-friendly states like NJ and NY, I would caution you that you are already exercising questionable discretion in BEING there, forget about taunting them with any sort of firearms permit. Many (I have not counted them) have cautioned you not to poke the bear.
A word to the wise is sufficient. Is it enough for you?
A word to the wise is sufficient. Is it enough for you?
cd228
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As a New Yorker, don't wave your CCW around, it'll just slow you down as you answer dumb questions and attract attention. Rent a goon might not recognize it as an ID, if it's NYPD or other LE they may start with the probing questions.
On the other hand, you might find a kindred spirit that'll talk your ear off about their vintage collection of S&W revovlers.
If you are that worried, contact the building and ask what ID they recomend or require.
On the other hand, you might find a kindred spirit that'll talk your ear off about their vintage collection of S&W revovlers.
If you are that worried, contact the building and ask what ID they recomend or require.
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Jon651
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It depends on just how strict the ID requirement is for entrance. CCW permits generally don't meet the federal "Real ID" standard like the majority of current DLs and State IDs do. I would stick with my DL.
sigp220.45
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My daughter-in-law doesn't have a DL, but the state issued her an ID to use where required.
Iowa permits have neither a picture nor an address.
Ingramite
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I ordered an "Illegal Immigrant" ID card from eBay but they are on back order now.
State issued photo ID . Free of charge here .
Birdhunter6
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I lost my DL somewhere on a 10000 acre ranch in TX during a 3 day visit mostly spent roaming around outdoors. The definition of "Never to be seen again."
At the Dallas airport on the trip home to IL, I was asked for a Government issued picture ID. I explained about the lost DL. I left my CCL in my wallet and presented my IL Firearm Owners ID. "No problem sir, thank you very much. Please step over here."
I was then subjected to every "RANDOM" check I'd ever heard of, and some I hadn't. My wife thought it was hilarious. I kept a smile on my face as I watched them remove and swab every item from my carry-on, right down to the lens wipes. We boarded on time and went home. I didn't start grumbling until we were off the ground.
My wife completely erased my bad mood: "It could have been worse, it could have happened in IL."
At the Dallas airport on the trip home to IL, I was asked for a Government issued picture ID. I explained about the lost DL. I left my CCL in my wallet and presented my IL Firearm Owners ID. "No problem sir, thank you very much. Please step over here."
I was then subjected to every "RANDOM" check I'd ever heard of, and some I hadn't. My wife thought it was hilarious. I kept a smile on my face as I watched them remove and swab every item from my carry-on, right down to the lens wipes. We boarded on time and went home. I didn't start grumbling until we were off the ground.
My wife completely erased my bad mood: "It could have been worse, it could have happened in IL."
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Post #35 is a real-world example of why not to do this unless unavoidable.
SAFireman
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Show em your NRA belt buckle 
.38SuperMan
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My son had his pilots license before he had a drivers license and the DMV wouldn’t accept his pilots license as an ID and proof of address. I always thought it was funny, at 17 he could rent a $500,000 airplane and fly anywhere but couldn’t rent a $14,000 Toyota to drive in town. ��
Ivan the Butcher
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My Passport has the name I was given at birth.
I didn't get a driver's license until I was an adult, so I used my Draft Card to cash checks. That freaked out the bank tellers!
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People will just get confused. Banks still insist on a DL even though most of them are easy to fake. A LTC would be better, but most places won't even know what it is.
At airports they also want a DL, passport, or Global Entry card. On a recent flight out of Boston I handed the TSA officer my MA LTC. He said that's very nice, but I need to see your Driver's License. He also commented that his application was being processes.
At one of the NYC airports producing an out of state LTC could result in the police asking if you have any firearms on you.
At airports they also want a DL, passport, or Global Entry card. On a recent flight out of Boston I handed the TSA officer my MA LTC. He said that's very nice, but I need to see your Driver's License. He also commented that his application was being processes.
At one of the NYC airports producing an out of state LTC could result in the police asking if you have any firearms on you.
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