Need a "packed in the car pistol."

you mentioned a gp100 so I am suggesting that since thats what I already use. I have a 2" CCW cia650 .357 but when we take a trip I bring his older brother(6" ruger gp100 .357 magnum). the ccw stays in my pocket or the center console(usually my pocket), and the gp100 goes snug as a bug in its leather holster from www.simplyrugged.com in the glovebox(man I luv that holster)! very good point mentioned earlier about leaving weapon in car. I wouldn't recommend it due to weather, condensation, etc, etc and longterm for other reasons is a mistake too. now if its one night at a hotel leave it in there or bring it in//your choice. longterm not a good idea, some might even disagree with my one or two nights bit but like when we visit our parents I'll have my ccw but dont see the need to bring the ruger in as an example. I have stainless steel revolvers but I store the rifle, revolvers, and shotgun in good areas of the home no matter whether its winter or summer. the littlest issue I get is a very small amount of fabric buildup on my ccw from being in my pocket all the time. last interesting point but off subject but been on my mind: we got pulled over the other day. we were out of the car tending to the babies when the cop finally pulled up. we were chatting and talking and everything was fine+stayed that way throughout but maybe he saw my ccw. I seriously doubt it, but after talking about work and maybe seeing the nra he eventually asked if I was carrying now. I obviously told him the truth, and when questioned I informed that in virginia I didn't know I was required to reveal I was ccw. I even gave him my site of choice which he was familiar with: www.handgunlaw.us // he explained the state law I guess where its required. I have decided to just tell any officer regardless for now on. this guy was cool but I don't need a ticket for no reason someday
 
Deleware Dan,

Retired police officers can get a permit that allows nationwide carry per HB218 of the US Congress. Permit is issued by the retiring officer's department and requires a yearly qualification based on the department's qualification requirement.

This permit is good in every state and every city by Congressional mandate.

Bill
 
delaware dan,

google LEOSA which stands for the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and google HR 218 which was its original name.

you can carry in DC, hawaii, NJ, NY, NY city, and so-on. George W. Bush signed it into law in 2004 I believe, and one of the events leading to this was the murder of an off-duty chicago LEO who was unable to protect himself due to chicagos gun laws. its very in-depth now and much more well known. most LEO's know of LEOSA, and you can easily get your qualification legally if by chance the agency or dept you retired from isn't so up-to-date at providing documentation. you need 15yrs of service I believe before retirement and it had to be under good or honorable conditions with the only exception being any kind of mental discharge even if it was honorable. my wording is lacking - the google of LEOSA will spell it out very easily and then check out how delaware handles it if you reside there. there were frustrations in the beginning, but now people who retire in CT, move to FL etc etc etc can get the CCW setup much more easily. as bill eluded to: this federal law trumps all state, county, and city laws, so you are legal if you follow the small list for retirement LEO's correctly. active LEO's need only the picture ID that their agency and/or dept provides them.
 
I have enjoyed LEOSA for 2yrs and I love the law. www.maxsell.com is a good site for active LEO's we all know you dont go flashing badges that your agency or dept doesnt issue, but you can order some from this site to have in the glovebox when packing on a long trip or for your personal collection as two examples. you have to prove you are eligible for it and it takes 4-6wks after you mail copies of your license and agency ID. you give them permission to contact your human resources if they choose, and you can also use a ltter from this dept as proof too. mine says my agencies name on it and says national concealed carry on it as well as HR 218. nice credential cases and wallet sized or frame wall size CCW documents to + a bunch of other stuff. the quality was much better than it looked on the site when it arrived
 
They just explained it, Jim. You need to be retired LEO. If you aren't retired LEO, then there exists no such thing as a national carry license.
 
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