Posted on 10/13/2024 12:22:03 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler
If someone has no registered firearms, and so obstensively is not "on the radar", but wishes to carry concealed for strickly self-defense purposes, would obtaining a concealed carry permit be a mistake?
In Arizona, concealed carry is allowed without a permit, except in drinking establishments. So that is the only advantage I could see in Arizona. But how about traveling through reciprocal carry states?
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Here in NH, we’re Constitutional Carry as well, and my understanding is that the permit’s only real advantage is for reciprocity.
That's what I was thinking. Also, if I started carrying and had to defend myself in a restaurant that serves wine, I could in big trouble.
Depends on the law in those other states. Many are Constitutional carry as well these days. I maintain mine, but I’ve had it for decades. A close study of the laws in those states where travel is expected is indicated.
“Registered” firearm? Very few locations have this requirement. Just because it’s heard on every cop TV show “It’s not registered!” doesn’t mean it exists. Others? Anyone? Bueller?
I think most states require you list the carry weapon. So if it’s not registered it can’t be listed on the permit and you probably couldn’t legally carry it concealed.
But I live in California so seek other opinions. There are CCW forums out there, too.
Here in Illinois it is not necessary to register any particular firearm when you get your CCL.
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Don’t get a permit unless you must.
Also, don’t plaster stickers all over your vehicles that advertise that you’re into guns.
“I think most states require you list the carry weapon.”
Not in Illinois.
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The reciprocity between states is good to have. Doesn’t really matter, at least where I am, that your carry weapon is not registered to you. Might matter if it was registered to someone else who had committed a crime or was used in a crime, but that’s not likely your case. Most common thing is probably one that was passed down through family.
I think you need a concealed carry license in reciprocating states. Not all states are constitutional carry but still recognize out of state CCP. Given the pervasiveness of the surveillance state, I think it is a fading fantasy that gun owners can fly under the radar.
Ditto to what the other posters said. Also, getting the permit increases our numbers. Looks good for all of us licensed to carry.
My point is if the firearms were purchased 60 years ago and were inherited, the owner would not appear on any government firearms lists. A CCL puts you on their list.
Same with Colorado.
Check the Law. Most places alcohol has to be the primary business for it to be illegal to C&C.
I think it may be the other way around. Few states require knowledge of what firearm you carry with your permit.
freaking Illinois allows Concealed Carry but does not allow reciprocity from any state.
here’s a decent site that may help.
https://www.usacarry.com/concealed-carry-permit-reciprocity-maps/
Only in those few states that require you to list what you carry.
And let’s be honest, we are all on someone’s list.
I want to avoid giving unnecessary information, but it doesn’t pay to live paranoid.
Not sure what you mean by “not registered.” If you mean you made it yourself from an 80% kit, you might check if a firearm with no serial number (or one you created) is legal in the state into which you are travelling. I would assume a pre-1968 firearm with no serial number would be legal.
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