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In the News (Wed 30 May 12)

  
  Concealed Carry Reciprocity - Division of Licensing, DOACS
Florida law provides that an out-of-state resident must have in his or her immediate possession a valid license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm.
I have a concealed carry permit from one of the states with which Florida has reciprocity, but I am not a resident of that state.
Nothing herein contained prohibits the carrying of a legal firearm other than a handgun anywhere in a private conveyance when such firearm is being carried for a lawful use.
licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us /news/concealed_carry.html   (2174 words)

  
  hb0349t_23.ps
A concealed carry endorsement shall be automatically invalid after thirty days if the endorsement holder has changed his or her name or changed his or her residence and not notified the department of revenue and sheriff of a change of name or residence as required in subsections 16 and 18 of this section.
A concealed carry endorsement issued pursuant to this section or a concealed carry endorsement or permit issued by another state or political subdivision of another state shall authorize the person in whose name the permit or endorsement is issued to carry concealed firearms on or about his or her person or vehicle throughout the state.
Carrying of a concealed firearm in a location specified in subdivisions (1) to (17) of subsection 20 of this section by any individual who holds concealed carry endorsement issued pursuant to this section shall not be a criminal act but may subject the person to denial to the premises or removal from the premises.
www.house.state.mo.us /bills03/biltxt/truly/HB0349T.HTM   (6792 words)

  
 Section 571-101 Concealed carry endorsements, applicati
Before an application for a certificate of qualification for a concealed carry endorsement is approved, the sheriff shall make only such inquiries as he or she deems necessary into the accuracy of the statements made in the application.
For processing an application for a certificate of qualification for a concealed carry endorsement pursuant to sections 571.101 to 571.121, the sheriff in each county shall charge a nonrefundable fee not to exceed one hundred dollars which shall be paid to the treasury of the county to the credit of the sheriff's revolving fund.
For processing a renewal for a certificate of qualification for a concealed carry endorsement pursuant to sections 571.101 to 571.121, the sheriff in each county shall charge a nonrefundable fee not to exceed fifty dollars which shall be paid to the treasury of the county to the credit of the sheriff's revolving fund.
www.moga.state.mo.us /statutes/C500-599/5710000101.HTM   (1476 words)

  
 Marc Dann Ohio Attorney General - Concealed Carry
Concealed Carry Publication - Reflecting changes in Ohio law scheduled to go into effect March 14, 2007.
Concealed Carry Sign (NOTE: This is an example of a standard warning sign approved for use on state buildings.
If you see this sign, it means that you cannot bring your concealed handgun inside.
www.ag.state.oh.us /le/prevention/concealcarry/index.asp   (228 words)

  
 Concealed Carry Facts
Since the carry law went into effect in 1987, less than 0.02% of Florida carry permits have been revoked because of gun crimes committed by license holders.
And, it is high crime, urban areas, and neighborhoods with large minority populations that experience the greatest reductions in violent crime when law-abiding citizens are allowed to carry concealed handguns.
An additional woman carrying a concealed handgun reduces the murder rate for women by about three to four times more than an additional man carrying a concealed handgun reduces the rate for men.
firearmsclasses.com /carry_facts.htm   (541 words)

  
 Concealed Carry
This certificate, along with the completed Concealed Carry License packet must be brought to the sheriff's department in the county where you reside.
When the OSBI issues your concealed carry license, they will notify you by mail that they have mailed your license to the Sheriff's Office where you applied for your license.
Concealed carry application packets can be obtained at no cost by emailing sda@osbi.state.ok.us and putting "SDA Application Request" in the subject line.
www.sequoyahcountysheriff.org /concealedcarry.htm   (844 words)

  
 The Courier,Findlay, Ohio: EDITORIALS Friday, December 01, 2006
He has a permit to carry a concealed weapon -- but with different laws in many communities, he might find himself in violation of the law without even knowing it.
Concealed carry has not resulted in an increase in crime in any of the 40 states that have chosen to allow it over the past 19 years.
A permit to carry a gun needs to be valid throughout the state or it is largely worthless.
www.thecourier.com /articleredirector.asp?d=120106&c=e_0   (509 words)

  
 VPC - Concealed Carry
The state is required to grant a concealed carry license within 90 days to any qualified adult who has taken a firearms safety or training course and does not possess a disqualifying trait.
Individuals who have had adjudication withheld on a felony charge, and some persons convicted of one or more violent misdemeanors, are ineligible to receive a concealed carry license unless three years have elapsed since completion of any conditions set by the court or their record has been sealed or expunged.
Despite the arrests, in at least 12 of the 25 cases the arrestee was able to retain his concealed carry license—including one incident in which an armed license holder was arrested for misdemeanor battery on his spouse.
www.vpc.org /studies/cccrimst.htm   (3678 words)

  
 Concealed Carry
The law allows qualified citizens to carry concealed weapons, but only if certain strict conditions are met.
The new law does NOT allow concealed weapons to be carried anywhere on the premises of a university, including Cleveland State University, unless the weapon is locked in an automobile or in the process of being locked in a motor vehicle.
This prohibition against carrying concealed weapons also applies to all areas of the Keith Building leased by the University.
www.csuohio.edu /police/concealed_carry.htm   (131 words)

  
 Why Adopt A Vermont-style CCW Law?
Virginia applicants for concealed carry permits were forced to submit to FBI fingerprint background checks without any authorization requiring such checks.
In a court hearing to have the license returned, the judge in the case admitted that the individual did not meet the criteria for a revocation (i.e., he had never engaged in acts of violence or made threats of violence) but agreed to uphold the revocation anyway.
Of course, had Berg received a carry permit, one can never be sure if his being armed would have served as a deterrent to the killer, who had stalked him for some time.
www.gunowners.org /vtcarry.htm   (2723 words)

  
 Texas Concealed Handgun and Texas Concealed Carry of San Antonio: newlaw
Prior to concealed handgun licenses becoming available, it was generally accepted by many Texas Peace Officers for Texans to carry weapons in their vehicles.
Remember, if you are carrying a handgun, either in your car or on your person without a license, a police officer can arrest you, place you in jail and you may then face a trial.
HB 823 indicates a legislative intent to de-criminalize the carrying of a weapon under the provisions listed in new subsection (i); however, defenses, presumptions, and other related legal concepts are issues for the courts, not the street.
www.concealedhandgun.com /newlaw.htm   (1307 words)

  
 Concealed Carry Methods
My favorite way to carry guns of this size is a large fanny pack (that is, a fanny pack designed to carry a concealed gun).
Another carry method for office workers or other persons for whom a fanny pack may be too casual is the briefcase.
Carry extra ammo (an ammo wallet is handy for revolver fanciers, as it is flat) in the pocket on the other side to equalize the weight.
www.chuckhawks.com /concealed_carry.htm   (2897 words)

  
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They are a set of requirements, when met by an applicant, require the issuance of a concealed carry permit, which allows a permit holder to carry a gun (concealed) in public places.
Liberalized concealed carry laws are more often referred to as "shall-issue concealed carry weapons" laws.
One attorney's opinion why carrying a handgun in public may not be for everyone, but it is a right that government ought to respect.
www.guncite.com /gun_control_gcdgcon.html   (1292 words)

  
 Gun holsters concealed by SmartCarry concealed holsters
Also shown is a left hand draw large SmartCarry® concealed carry gun holster in the lower right hand corner.
All the information you need to supply when ordering a SmartCarry® concealed carry gun holster or any of the other products we sell is listed on the page that appears when you click on any MasterCard/Visa graphic.
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www.smartcarry.com   (1296 words)

  
 Selecting a Concealed Carry Handgun
The paradox of the concealed personal defense weapon is that it is something you hope you will never have to use for its intended purpose, but with which you must achieve a level of mastery and familiarity comparable to the other tools you use to survive and get through your day.
It should be comfortable to shoot and hopefully to carry, although when asked if a carry gun should be comfortable to wear, master trainer Clint Smith said, "Your carry gun should be comforting, not comfortable." Your pistol should be powerful enough to do the job and accurate enough to hit the target.
For the gun to be carried in a state of readiness, the hammer must be cocked and the manual safety applied, "cocked and locked" (see "The Conditions of Readiness").
www.sightm1911.com /lib/ccw/selection.htm   (2660 words)

  
 11_17_02-COURT
The justices repeatedly asked the assistant attorney general, representing the state's position, whether a person who has a concealed firearm within reach in their own home could be in violation of 941.23.
The justices were not satisfied with the state's position on this issue [thankfully!] and emphasized that the 2nd case of the day (Hamdan) involved that very scenario--a business owner carrying a concealed weapon in his place of business.
Basically, because there is no restriction on carrying openly in Wisconsin, for a homeowner to avoid a violation of 941.23, he must keep the weapon exposed, or non-concealed.
www.wisconsinconcealedcarry.com /html/11_17_02-court.html   (1026 words)

  
 Kentucky State Police: Concealed Deadly Weapons
The Kentucky State Police was authorized by KRS 237.110 to issue and renew licenses to carry concealed firearms or other deadly weapons, or a combination thereof, to qualified persons.
Effective July 15, 1998, Kentucky recognizes valid carry concealed deadly weapons licenses issued by other states and, subject to the provisions of Kentucky law, a person holding a valid license from another state may carry a concealed deadly weapon in Kentucky.
Persons with a valid Kentucky carry concealed license may apply individually to the United States Virgin Islands Police Department for temporary reciprocal recognition of a CCDW license while in the Virgin Islands.
www.kentuckystatepolice.org /conceal.htm   (3866 words)

  
 Why Concealed Carry?
After a fictitious shooting at a church, the president attempts to get his vice president to attend a gun control rally to express the president’s opposition to “shall issue.” The vice president is reluctant to go because he doesn't share the president's anti-gun sentiments, and he doesn't think it is a wise move politically.
They can pretend, as they always have, even long before any concealed carry laws, that the guns aren't there even though they are and always have been.
The third primary reason that concealed carry is an advantage is that it is a psychological "force multiplier." The fact that personal defense weapons are concealed means that the bad guys don't know who is and isn't carrying a gun.
www.sightm1911.com /lib/ccw/why_ccw.htm   (496 words)

  
 Concealed Carry Clothing Guns Magazine - Find Articles
Instructors for concealed handgun licenses and police trainers whose jobs include preparing personnel for off-duty encounters often hear a common complaint: "I can't figure out how to comfortably conceal a serious defensive handgun." This is closely related to an even worse complaint: "I can't figure out how to comfortably conceal a handgun at all."
If you are willing to research the experience of a lot of people who have carried a lot of guns for a long time, it is possible to come up with compromises.
For concealed carry, the shirt should be at least one size large, opaque in color and weave, and straight along the hem at the bottom.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_3_47/ai_70650315   (944 words)

  
 Page about Concealed Carry & Online Sources for Holsters   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In taking up concealed carry, one is either a responsible citizen in pursuit of self-defense options or a cockeyed cowboy (cowperson?) looking to brandish or blast away with their weapon.
This is crucial because a decision to carry a large (or compact model of a) of a high powered gun is a decision to carry a heavy package.
But because most civilian carry of handguns is likely to be concealed carry, the information has a heavy orientation to information on the issues and implications of concealed carry of weapons (CCW).
www.thearmedcitizen.com /gunpages/holsters.htm   (2138 words)

  
 Concealed Carry Conundrum   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Montana recognizes a concealed carry permit from Georgia; however, Georgia doesn't recognize a CCW from Montana.
Essentially, if you have a valid concealed carry permit from your home state, it would be good in any of the other 49.
Vermont is the only state in which a permit is not required to carry a concealed weapon.
home.insightbb.com /~paulswartz/home/concealed_carry_conundrum.htm   (848 words)

  
 Concealed Carry
If you carry a concealed handgun with a CCW permit into a clearly posted no-firearms area and the property owner becomes aware of it, you will most likely be arrested.
However, if you carry a concealed handgun with a CCW permit into a nonposted area where the owner does not want firearms and he becomes aware, you may simply be asked to leave.
So while the movement for concealed carry rights continues to sweep across the country, our optimism must be tempered by the vexing questions that emerge in its wake.
www.gunsandammomag.com /second_amendment/risk_0625   (1650 words)

  
 The Badger Herald - Concealed carry provides protection
I don't have a problem with police officers from other cities carrying concealed weapons in Madison because they are constantly training and re-training to know when use of such a weapon is appropriate.
If this concealed carry law passes, law enforcement must be strict with those who are lax with gun safety.
Though open carry may be easily restricted by public outcry or municipal statute (in my hometown, we may not open carry in city parks or on greenways), concealed carry does not suffer the same public resistance because no one can see the piece.
badgerherald.com /oped/2005/12/09/concealed_carry_prov.php   (1577 words)

  
 CONCEALED CARRY, CONCEALED SECURITY
Concealed carry is becoming an increasingly hot topic at both the state and federal level.
This report is a state by state breakdown of concealed carry laws of all fifty states.
Safety Training- Those who are applying for a concealed carry permit generally have a full understanding of their handgun prior to the issuing of the permit.
www.ccrkba.org /ccwstudy.html   (1725 words)

  
 Concealed Carry Clothiers - Providing quality Vests for Travel and Concealed Carry, Accessories, Concealment Clothes, ...
It hardly seems like 10 years since we designed the Concealed Carry Vest specifically to allow you to tastefully and discreetly carry while moving about in public.
CCC Vests are designed to be inconspicuous so that anyone looking at you doesn't think you are carrying concealed.
It was designed for men and women who carry a firearm as part of their daily lives.
www.concealedcarry.com   (440 words)

  
 Concealed Carry
Pending the filing of a final tax return, and the turning in of our BATF records, Concealed Carry, Inc. is closed for business.
When Concealed Carry, Inc. started in November of 1997 I was truly a ball of fire, and convinced if one applied reason to the gun control debate, then concealed carry would logically follow in Illinois.
To drive home our point we had a lot of fun with transporting weapons in fanny packs to Taste of Chicago and our one hand gun a month give-a-way to Chicago residents was a hoot that made it all the way over to the BBC.
www.concealcarry.org   (737 words)

  
 Service Calls
Concealed carry packets may be picked up at the Logan County Sheriff's Office between the hours of 8:00AM and 6:00PM, seven days a week.
If a citizen is stopped by an officer and has a concealed weapon, they must inform the officer that a gun is on their person or in the vehicle.
Carrying a weapon onto property where such a prohibition is posted is a criminal offense.
www.co.logan.oh.us /sheriff/concealed_carry.htm   (716 words)

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