CCW Renewal

[GRUMPYDUDE2]

When I lived in Tucson (2012-15), the only reason to get a CCW permit was due to reciprocity across 38 states. The average Joe didn't need a permit for open or concealed carry. Has something changed?

 

[Pablo]

In WA online and they actually had to pass a law to send a reminder. Just did mine a couple months back.

 

[GRUMPYDUDE2]

When I lived in Tucson (2012-15), the only reason to get a CCW permit was due to reciprocity across 38 states. The average Joe didn't need a permit for open or concealed carry. Has something changed?

Same here. The reciprocity thing is an important "extra" even in Texas.

 

[SC Maintenance]

Here in south carolina you're lucky to get your renewal if you started the process 6 months ahead of time. Permits and renewals here are not handled at any local courthouse or sheriffs dept but out in columbia sc. I will send my renewal in September for a December expiration.

Don’t need anymore. Finally.

I understand if you want it out of state.

 

[dvblanch]

FL was the same thing less than 15 min. to renew in person. No permit is required if you stay in state.

 

[Pew]

My main reason for continuing to want a CCW is it exempts you from the Instacheck background check when you purchase a firearm. That system can cause problems going down all the time.

And I know guys that have had their background checks either delayed or rejected for things like unpaid parking tickets, and other glitches. Laying a CCW on the counter avoids all of that. Plus you can carry without any issues.

In IL if you provided fingerprints (optional) when applying for a FOID or CCW, whenever a background check and your form 4473 is approved then your CCW automatically renews another 10 years. However, I don't know where we can see our current CCW expiration (maybe the state police website) but it's a good reason to keep buying more guns .

 

[AZjeff]

OP good to hear. The Pa county I grew up in processed the renewal quickly and you had it in a week or so. The Pa county I moved to before AZ the sheriff was anti-CCW and held the renewal apps as long as possible before processing resulting in some people having the permit expire before the renewal came. This was 20+ years ago, hope things are better now.

 

[Cropduster172]

OP good to hear. The Pa county I grew up in processed the renewal quickly and you had it in a week or so. The Pa county I moved to before AZ the sheriff was anti-CCW and held the renewal apps as long as possible before processing resulting in some people having the permit expire before the renewal came. This was 20+ years ago, hope things are better now.

The process has significantly improved since my last renewal 5 years ago...and that wasn't even so time consuming.

 

[JohnnyG]

Renewed mine sitting at the kitchen table, using my tablet.

 

[SShooterZ]

Depending on when your renewal is due, here in Illinois, you have to take a 3 hour refresher course before you can renew. The first application is 16 hours of classroom and range qualification before you're granted. I believe we were the very last state in America to approve CCW too.

 

[DCDG]

Don’t need anymore. Finally.

I understand if you want it out of state.

Don’t need what

 

[Cropduster172]

Depending on when your renewal is due, here in Illinois, you have to take a 3 hour refresher course before you can renew. The first application is 16 hours of classroom and range qualification before you're granted. I believe we were the very last state in America to approve CCW too.

Used to live in Delaware years ago. Had to jump through some hoops for the carry permit... classroom with a certified instructor. State Police fingerprinting... qualify on the range with x amount of rounds.
Glad to be gone from there.

 

[Astro14]

FL was the same thing less than 15 min. to renew in person. No permit is required if you stay in state.

Again, it’s the reciprocity thing. States change their reciprocal arrangements all the time.

For example, Virginia’s new attorney general recently slashed the number of permits recognized by Virginia.

Which is why I have three different permits.

 

[billt460]

Astro, are you a full time Floridian now?

 

[Cropduster172]

Again, it’s the reciprocity thing. States change their reciprocal arrangements all the time.

For example, Virginia’s new attorney general recently slashed the number of permits recognized by Virginia.

Which is why I have three different permits.

Correct me if I'm wrong but obtaining the Utah out of state gives reciprocity with the most states.

 

[bdcardinal]

PA. Chester County.

My mom went to high school in West Chester. Back when Bishop Shanahan was there. Beautiful part of the country. Happy the CCW process there works well.

 

[Cropduster172]

My mom went to high school in West Chester. Back when Bishop Shanahan was there. Beautiful part of the country. Happy the CCW process there works well.

Bishop Shanahan HS is still going strong. My wife's nephew(BILs grandson) just graduated from there... heading to WCU in the Fall.

 

[bdcardinal]

Bishop Shanahan HS is still going strong. My wife's nephew(BILs grandson) just graduated from there... heading to WCU in the Fall.

It moved I think. I went to the old campus with her when she had her 30th reunion. One of the teachers showed her off to his class saying that "yes it is possible to survive his class." Mr Sagnella I think it was, I probably slaughtered the spelling.

 

[billt460]

Another good reason for obtaining a CCW today, that many police, as well as attorneys will agree with, even though it may not be necessary in your state, is that if you are involved in a self defense shooting, it shows a greater sense of responsibility.

Most CCW courses teach at least some of the legal aspects of when you can and when you cannot use a weapon... Or even produce one. And it can get real expensive real fast if you do end up in court.

Even if the evidence suggests the use of a weapon was considered to be "just", you can bet there will be an attorney representing the other side trying his or her best to prove it wasn't. (This is especially true if you live in a political climate that does not have a favorable view of gun rights to begin with).

So by paying for, and obtaining a CCW on your own time and dime, shows you did more than just, "exercise your Constitutional rights".

 

[DCDG]

Another good reason for obtaining a CCW today, that many police, as well as attorneys will agree with, even though it may not be necessary in your state, is that if you are involved in a self defense shooting, it shows a greater sense of responsibility.

Most CCW courses teach at least some of the legal aspects of when you can and when you cannot use a weapon... Or even produce one. And it can get real expensive real fast if you do end up in court.

Even if the evidence suggests the use of a weapon was considered to be "just", you can bet there will be an attorney representing the other side trying his or her best to prove it wasn't. (This is especially true if you live in a political climate that does not have a favorable view of gun rights to begin with).

So by paying for, and obtaining a CCW on your own time and dime, shows you did more than just, "exercise your Constitutional rights".

Yep it shows that you’re a responsible person