Question on reciprocity

[Dermako]

I have CCP issued in Texas.
We are moving to Wyoming. No problem. Wyoming recognizes Texas permit and I just renewed it last year.
Let’s say I want to purchase a firearm in Wyoming. Will my Texas CCP be recognized so as to bypass the background check and possibility of waiting period?
Secondly, four year from now will Texas renew my license in another state?
Or do I need to get another CCP in Wyoming?
I will find out in a couple of months on two of the questions but thought someone might already know the answer.

 

[BB57]

First, most states that use a CCW as a purchase permit and or waive the Brady requirements only provide those privileges to a CCW permit issued by that state.

Second, check your state's laws but here in NC I am required to notify the sheriff in the issuing county of my change of address within 30 days after I move. If I moved to WY, I would no longer have a resident permit. They may or many not convert it to a non resident permit. I've never checked.

Most states will have similar address change and residency requirements. The reason for that is that if you were to become a prohibited person they'd want to be able to notify you that your permit has been revoked and that you need to surrender it.

Realistically, its never going to be an issue unless a state checks to see if your permit is still valid. What might prompt them to do that? Your CCW permit not matching the address on your VDL. And when they advise the prior state of your new address, you're potentially in violation of the law and would be subject to revocation and possible misdemeanor charges.

Furthermore, in many states the CCW permit is tied to the VDL, so when your new state issues a new VDL they notify the prior state in accordance with an interstate compact who then cancels the old VDL, and potentially the old CCW permit. Which means you could be carrying an invalid permit after you move and not know it.

 

[Dermako]

I’ll have to check on that.
The change of address most likely is a requirement now that I think about it.

 

[M29since14]

BB57 lays it out pretty well, IMO. I visit shops who will not accept my carry permit because the address on it does not match the address on my driver’s license. Naturally I advised the Indiana States Police of my address change when the one on my permit was no longer valid - and received no response. I guess I should mention it again and see if I get any more action than the last time.