get the permit (if possible) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! having it will go a long way for you in court if you happen to be involved in a shooting of any kind.
Yes, see my post #9 to soldierdad.
It sucks for me. I live in Florida where it is easy to get a CCW but I'm in the Navy and 99% of my driving is to and from the Navy base where concealed weapons are forbidden.
Ironic, isn't it?
I could get a CCW but what good would it do for me as I can't carry a weapon to the one place I generally travel.
Incidentally, I'm an ordnanceman. When I go to work I often handle M240s and .50 cals.