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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: hnl.flyboy on July 12, 2013, 05:09:53 PM
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I'll be going to North Carolina (hopefully) March - July next year, and I'd like to be able to carry without having to wait 30 days to establish residency then wait for the permit to come in. North Carolina accepts all states' permits as valid, and I was wondering which would be easiest to get. I'd prefer Florida, since I was military, but I also know HPD doesn't do fingerprinting for the general public, and Florida wants fingerprints taken by a LE Agency. Who has permits where, and what's the easiest way?
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I have heard Utah is the best one to get since the most states accept it. But I think you need to take a class for it. There are many websites that offer info on all the different state laws.
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I recommend Arizona non-resident CCW. NC honors it, as do many other states:
http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html (http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html)
Here are the laws: http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Concealed_Weapons/Permits/Obtain/ (http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Concealed_Weapons/Permits/Obtain/)
From that site:
Obtaining a Permit
Applicant Instructions
Determine whether you meet the qualifications to obtain a concealed weapon permit.
Review the provisions contained in Arizona Revised Statute Title 13, chapters 4 and 31 which are available on the Arizona State Legislature website utilizing the following link: http://www.azleg.gov/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=13 (http://www.azleg.gov/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=13)
Contact the Concealed Weapons Permit Unit to request an application packet which contains an application, two fingerprint cards and a return envelope.
Using the return envelope provided, send the completed application, adequate documentation which demonstrates firearms safety competence, two complete sets of fingerprints, the appropriate fee in the form of a money order, cashier's or certified check; payable to the AZ DPS to the CWPU. For a current list of fees click here. Fees are non-refundable.
NOTE: You must utilize the "Applicant" fingerprint cards provided by the Department. Some police agencies provide fingerprinting services for a small fee (DPS does not). Call your local police agencies for inquiries. Regardless of who completes the fingerprinting process for you, the prints must be clear, distinct and classifiable. Do not place tape over the top of the prints!
** Don't have to have HPD do the fingerprinting, unlike FL.
Click "States that honor my permits", then click the state you will have a permit from. It will prompt for Resident or Non-resident. The states be displayed as honors, doesn't honor, and with notes about whether certain states only honor resident permits or not.
And here is one site you can pay and take the class/test online: http://www.armedpersonaldefense.com/why-get-an-arizona-ccw.html (http://www.armedpersonaldefense.com/why-get-an-arizona-ccw.html)
Self-Guided Online AZ CCW Course - $45 per student
Register and Pay for the course
Receive your Login via email
View the course anytime
Receive your Certificate
Free forms packet, slide handout fingerprint info and reciprocity list included in the course price.
LIMITED TIME 50% DISCOUNT CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!
I haven't done this yet, though I have been planning to. Depending on which state you choose, processing can take 1-3 months on average.
Hope that helps.
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One other thing. It's highly recommended you get more than one CCW permit. Since reciprocity agreements change from time to time, having UT, FL, and AZ creates a lot of overlap. If one state, like PA, decides to no longer accept one permit, you are still okay if another permit is honored.
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The UT CCW is good, but you'll run into the same fingerprinting issues as for FL.
So a Nevada CCW would probably be the easiest overall. Just buy a cheap 3-4 day casino package and arrange to take a class when you're there. Do the class and submit your application the next day. The pictures, fingerprints and fees are done/collected at the LVPD CCW office and they mail you the permit.
You can then spend the extra days making back the money spent to get a CCW. :thumbsup:
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Thanks for the replies! Having completed an NRA Instructor and LE courses and having a DD-214, I think the Arizona non-resident might fit my needs the best. I'll have to look into it a little more, but I think I found my answer. Thanks again!
:shaka:
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The UT CCW is good, but you'll run into the same fingerprinting issues as for FL.
So a Nevada CCW would probably be the easiest overall. Just buy a cheap 3-4 day casino package and arrange to take a class when you're there. Do the class and submit your application the next day. The pictures, fingerprints and fees are done/collected at the LVPD CCW office and they mail you the permit.
You can then spend the extra days making back the money spent to get a CCW. :thumbsup:
Utah fingerprints can be taken privately, they do not have to be done by a law enforcement agency.
I would not recommend a Nevada CFP, the class time is too long, you will be waiting in line at their "CCW office" with a ton of felons and sex-offenders and you will have to repeat their nonsense every 5 years.
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I'll be going to North Carolina (hopefully) March - July next year, and I'd like to be able to carry without having to wait 30 days to establish residency then wait for the permit to come in. North Carolina accepts all states' permits as valid, and I was wondering which would be easiest to get. I'd prefer Florida, since I was military, but I also know HPD doesn't do fingerprinting for the general public, and Florida wants fingerprints taken by a LE Agency. Who has permits where, and what's the easiest way?
The easiest permit to get is Maine, it's $60 through the mail, and they do not require fingerprints and they will take anything as training as long as it was completed in the past 5 years. Maine is your only option where the process initially can be done entirely through mail and where no fingerprints are required.
Go to the Maine State Police website and take it from there. It's an easy process. And if you want to be instantly able to conceal carry in North Carolina on day 1, this looks like it will be the most efficient way to do so.
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The easiest permit to get is Maine, it's $60 through the mail, and they do not require fingerprints and they will take anything as training as long as it was completed in the past 5 years. Maine is your only option where the process initially can be done entirely through mail and where no fingerprints are required.
Go to the Maine State Police website and take it from there. It's an easy process. And if you want to be instantly able to conceal carry in North Carolina on day 1, this looks like it will be the most efficient way to do so.
I have a maine non-resident CWP, mostly because I will be moving back to maine in less than a year and that will be my place of residence but I want to have the permit beforehand. The NRA basic pistol class that many people offer here will suffice for the training requirement. Maine does not have reciprocity with many other states however so you are limited. I think the florida permit offers the most reciprocity but it is more expensive. Took a couple months to get it however.