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To: Mulder

reciprocity with WA basically means that if I drive to FL I can leagally take a pistol with my current state laws all the way or are there limitaions? I need to look into this.


67 posted on 08/21/2004 3:23:08 PM PDT by 12.7mm
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To: 12.7mm
reciprocity with WA basically means that if I drive to FL I can leagally take a pistol with my current state laws all the way or are there limitaions? I need to look into this.

Reciprocity means that your "permit" will be recognized in the state of interest. The laws of that particular state apply while you are there.

It's done on a state-by-state basis. Right now, there are about a dozen or so states that will recognize a Washington CCW permit (packing.org is a great website that has all the info for each state).

Washington recently passed a bill allowing for reciprocrity with other states with "similar" CCW issue laws to those in WA. Unfortunately, the bureacrats are being strict with their interpretation, so WA-FL reciprocity hasn't happened yet.

If you travel a lot out-of-state, I would recommend getting a non-resident Florida permit. They are easy to get, and with one, you'll be "legal" in almost 30 states. With a Florida non-resident permit, you'll be able to drive all the way from WA to FL and remain armed, so long as you pick the right route.

73 posted on 08/21/2004 3:35:43 PM PDT by Mulder (All might be free if they valued freedom, and defended it as they should.-- Samuel Adams)
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