I have had a CCW and have been actively carrying for 6 1/2 years now!

Originally Posted by JimmySays

I feel every law abiding citizen who is mentally, physically and legally able to carry firearm should. It is your God given right to protect yourself and those close to you, and maybe those who are unable to help themselves.

Law enforcement officers are 1st responders, not the 1st people on the scene of a crime. They cannot be everywhere all of the time.
You owe it to yourself to carry. Period.

Jimmy I agree look at what happened to the guy in Ohio the other day struck down by a car and people walked over looked at him and never even called 911 for a minute and 1/2 what the hell is happening to our society....I feel if I can protect myself in someway than I should because I TRUST KNOW ONE....

Originally Posted by Charlie

Had mine over 12 years (got it as soon as Texas passed the law and I got all my stuff done ). Just a damn shame we have to PAY somebody every few years and go through the same crap every time. I don't think my fingerprints have changed much....... The only difference between now and when I first got it is I'm considerably dumber and a little more ornery (is that a word?)!!!

Charlie in KY we do not have to take anything over just renew the license, we are given a federal license................By the way I am glad I do not live in ohio...

Originally Posted by teknoid

Kentucky's too (Concealed carry deadly weapons permit). I was kind of surprised what I could carry after getting it. Switchblades, longer knives, and a lot of things I'd just hurt myself with (chucks, throwing stars, etc.)

Gotta be careful with that!

WA state calls it a "Concealed Weapons Permit" but it covers ONLY firearms. (As a matter of fact, I think it only covers handguns -- but don't quote me on that -- gotta check.) We have reciprocity with a number of states (seven, I think -- but don't quote me on that -- gotta check); but, if you have a permit that Washington honors which covers other "deadly weapons" in your state, it covers ONLY firearms while you are in Washington.

-101-

I got mine October 2007

Originally Posted by sesquipedalian101

Gotta be careful with that!

WA state calls it a "Concealed Weapons Permit" but it covers ONLY firearms. (As a matter of fact, I think it only covers handguns -- but don't quote me on that -- gotta check.) We have reciprocity with a number of states (seven, I think -- but don't quote me on that -- gotta check); but, if you have a permit that Washington honors which covers other "deadly weapons" in your state, it covers ONLY firearms while you are in Washington.

-101-

Yep, gotta be careful. I got my info from the KY state police web site.

Originally Posted by FallGuy

I am just curious to see how many people on this forum actually have a Carry Concealed Weapon License.

I've had mine for about two months. I guess I'm a slow learner.

Stay Safe,

A.T.

Originally Posted by FallGuy

I am just curious to see how many people on this forum actually have a Carry Concealed Weapon License.

Don't have it yet but have taken the class and will be submitting my application to the county clerk of my new residence next week.

Got mine September 2007.

NC about a year now trying to get the wife to get hers

I carry my "life insurance" everyday. Pistol in my waistband gives me a little peace of mind.

Just got mine

Originally Posted by RevDerb

Don't have it yet but have taken the class and will be submitting my application to the county clerk of my new residence next week.

Update: Applied on June 27 and expect to receive it on July 16. I'll be a happy camper (and my wife won't be.)

Just got my permit yesterday, a glorious day!!!! Now, how to hide my Beretta without being noticed.

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.as...D=915&GunID=19

This is a nice holster, but you will need to wear your shirt on the outside.

I have a U.S.A. holster, for my Bersa 380, and will shortly be buying the same for my Sig 228. I love this holtser as it is is tuckable.
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.as...2888&GunID=296

Maybe Galco is working on the U.S.A for the Beretta? I have a Taurus PT92 I wouldn't mind getting the U.S.A for too.

Congrats and Good luck

Thanks for the links, I like that style of holster and its probably what I'll get. At first I thought I would like a paddle holster but with the size of the 92 it looks like the end of the barrel would be sticking down past a normal length shirt. I've been putting the gun IWB in different positions anyway just to get a feel for what is the most comfortable and inconspicuous. I might get a paddle holster for cooler times of the year when I'm wearing a jacket but, for summer IWB seems to be the way to go.

Oregon, Washington, and Florida. I had to get WA and OR because even though they border each other and both are "shall issue" they do not honor each others permits. Florida I obtained simply because it gave me a big chunk of the rest of the country...including AL and GA (which do not honor my WA or OR permits) where I often find myself.

I am also ex-LE in WV.

I've taken the class, paid the TAX, and submitted all the paperwork, now all I have to do is check the mailbox.

Originally Posted by CuriosGeorge

Charlie in KY we do not have to take anything over just renew the license, we are given a federal license................By the way I am glad I do not live in ohio...

Okay, I'm a little late on this, but: Say what?

How does a state issue any kind of federal CCW license?

Originally Posted by BigJim22602

[url]
Maybe Galco is working on the U.S.A for the Beretta? I have a Taurus PT92 I wouldn't mind getting the U.S.A for too.

Doubtful. Galco makes the USA/UDC for compact pistols. The USA/UDC is intended for front body (appendix) carry. Most people can’t tolerate a full size gun in that position.

Originally Posted by Mike Barham

Okay, I'm a little late on this, but: Say what?

How does a state issue any kind of federal CCW license?

They don't, but it's good in multiple states. That's what I think anyhow.

My FL CCW permit is good in 32 states. Although I have to abide by all the state laws of the state I am in. For instance I can carry billy clubs, and other non-lethal weapons concealed if I choose, even knives. Other states may only allow firearms which means I cannot carry a knife there concealed even if you do so in FL.

Maybe that's what was meant? Multiple states via reciprocity?

I got mine in NC a few months back it was right after I got my Taurus. I wouldn't leave home with out it anymore.

Had one for Colorado. Moved here in February and had to wait 6 months before getting one for Washington.

Got my permit this summer, and have carried every legal moment I can.