CCW Reciprocity Not Always Needed

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madmag

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I am getting ready for a trip that involves several states that my license does have reciprocity with, but one state on my list does not. However, that particular state has gun laws that says you can CCW as long as you have any valid carry permit from any state. So, my state does not have backward recognition with that state, but still I can carry while there using my license.

Not sure how many other states have similar carry laws, but that effectively adds to the states you can CCW.

I don't know whether I am asking a question are making a statement.:D
 
Reciprocity is an agreement between states, nothing more

Some states allow the carrier of a valid carry permit/license to carry in their states without formal reciprocity. It's really not all that uncommon That's why we need to look into the carry laws of each state we're going to travel in, so we're not in violation when carrying. Understanding a states policies concerning bars and restaurants are problematic for many of us.

All the reciprocity agreement indicates to you is that State A & State B have signed a formal agreement concerning honoring the other states carry laws. Informal policies between states are sometimes all that's needed as the OP indicates in his original post.

Be vigilant as to the carry laws of the states you are going thru,
and ALWAYS stay out of New Jersey if you have a gun in your possession.
 
Also be aware that New Jersey criminalizes the possession of hollow point ammunition (although rounds such a Federal's EFMJs may not be illegal).
 
pichon said:
Usually those states are listed as having reciprocity anyway. AZ and AK come to mind.
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Not in this case. My state is SC and I am talking about Indiana.

Hook686 said:
Can you be more specific regarding exactly which states you are talking about ?
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Indiana.

gearchecker said:
All the reciprocity agreement indicates to you is that State A & State B have signed a formal agreement concerning honoring the other states carry laws.
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In this case it's because SC does not recognize Indiana's easier path to a CCW.
 
No, reciprocity is not needed. All that matters is that the state you are visiting recognizes your permit. It does not matter if your state recognizes their permit because you aren't from their state visiting yours.
 
Indiana recognizes not only SC, but also all other state CCL's regardless of whether that state recognizes Indiana's or not. A couple other interesting notes about Indiana: no distinction is made on the LTCH (License to Carry a Handgun) between concealed or open carry, the minimum age for a LTCH is 18 rather than 21, and Indiana offers both four year and lifetime licenses.
 
Stay out of NY state if you have a handgun in your possession. NYS does not recognize any other CCW permits. Enjoy the trip!
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yeah and it's the only state i ever have to visit on a regular basis. just one of the many reasons i left the stinking hole to begin with!
 
Webleymkv said:
no distinction is made on the LTCH (License to Carry a Handgun) between concealed or open carry
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Yes, but one fine point. I think the Indiana law says that if my out of state license is for concealed, then I have to stay with my license requirements and conceal...which is fine with me.
 
Sorry, I read it wrong, but what I said remains the same. Some states like Arizona and Alaska don't care whether or not your state has reciprocity or not, in many cases they will allow you to carry anyway.

I wish every state believed the same thing as Uncle Ted, that the 2A was the only carry permit we needed.
 
pichon said:
Some states like Arizona and Alaska don't care whether or not your state has reciprocity or not, in many cases they will allow you to carry anyway.
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Yes. My point was that you can often carry in more states than is just listed on your reciprocal agreement for your particular state......good to know when you travel.
 
Unfortunately...

... Illinois has no reciprocity with anybody, which is impacting my own current trip.

I suppose I could just unload and stow my pistols, and transit the southern portion of IL on the way home, while engaging in lawful interstate transit.

However, I really don't feel like spending any of my vacation time in a state that would make me do that....

So, we'll drive home via a route that will bypass IL, and add a few hours to the trip. My CBOB will stay behind my hip, and I won't spend any gas, food, or other money in Illinois.

Too bad Indiana is way off our route. I'd be tempted to drive through just to spend some money on their gas, food, and tourism.

Cheers,

M
 
MLeake said:
Illinois has no reciprocity with anybody
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Illinois doesn't even have reciprocity with it's self.:D

My route is South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virgina, Kentucky, Indiana......my license is good all the way.
 
Another wierd twist is some states allow you to carry a handgun if you have a hunting license. Georgia has a rule like that but you must be engaged in hunting. You might have a weak argument if you kept some hunting gear in your car.
 
this is off point of the op, but just to let anyone who is traveling through southern Illinois. Do everything legal down there! The locals annexed that part of the interstate and get alot of revenue from people driving only a couple miles over the speed limit. Most of us truck drivers wont even do the speed limit there. Its about as corrupt down there as Chicago.
 
Utah doesn't recognize out of state permits unless you have taken their approved course. Haven't taken the approved course but have not found this a detriment to carrying concealed in Utah.
 
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