CC permit states - top 10

[TidalWave]

This list surprised me…
But, a couple thoughts:
It’s speaking only to concealed carry permits. Any given state on might otherwise have a good deal less 2A freedom than another state that has fewer CC holders. Those other states may have a culture (or have always had laws) that make its citizens think more like “CC permit? Meh. Why pay for that crap when we’ve always had our guns and pretty much carried ‘em anyway?”

 

[SL66]

This list surprised me…
But, a couple thoughts:
It’s speaking only to concealed carry permits. Any given state on might otherwise have a good deal less 2A freedom than another state that has fewer CC holders. Those other states may have a culture (or have always had laws) that make its citizens think more like “CC permit? Meh. Why pay for that crap when we’ve always had our guns and pretty much carried ‘em anyway?”

My Hemi will do well over 65mph and often does as do many others in my state. The thing is, if I get pulled over at 120mph, I am more than likely going to be arrested. If I had a permit allowing me to drive 120mph, therefore keeping me from being placed under arrest, why would I not get the permit?

 

[Bassbob]

My Hemi will do well over 65mph and often does as do many others in my state. The thing is, if I get pulled over at 120mph, I am more than likely going to be arrested. If I had a permit allowing me to drive 120mph, therefore keeping me from being placed under arrest, why would I not get the permit?

The CC permit affords you no such luxury in my state and 26 or 27 others.

 

[youngolddude]

I have a permit for reciprocity and ease of gun purchases even though you can CC without one. I don't have to wait for a background check while those without have to wait. It can be a problem around holidays, high call volumes or plain phone issues. I find it funny to walk out ahead of those who are waiting around for their background checks to clear, they look kinda mad and upset.

 

[OldGrunt]

Both my wife and I have our Texas LTC (license to carry). Even though TX went constitutional carry awhile back, it is still worth it to us to maintain our LTC. I won't go into all the extra benefits of a LTC over constitutional carry in TX, but I find it well worthwhile. And on the very low chance I might travel out of Texas, I think it is worthwhile to have. I just don't go to states that don't recognize it.

 

[Shibadog]

I have a permit for reciprocity and ease of gun purchases even though you can CC without one. I don't have to wait for a background check while those without have to wait. It can be a problem around holidays, high call volumes or plain phone issues. I find it funny to walk out ahead of those who are waiting around for their background checks to clear, they look kinda mad and upset.

Ditto. We travel in the camper quite a bit (and I stayin states that honor my permit (even though it means detouring around Illinois on my way west)

 

[Lab Us]

Both my wife and I have our Texas LTC (license to carry). Even though TX went constitutional carry awhile back, it is still worth it to us to maintain our LTC. I won't go into all the extra benefits of a LTC over constitutional carry in TX, but I find it well worthwhile. And on the very low chance I might travel out of Texas, I think it is worthwhile to have. I just don't go to states that don't recognize it.

This. And same with Texas LTC. Biggest benefit to me is completing gun purchases in less than 5 minutes if no line. Well worth the $25 (Veteran) every 5 years. Not to mention the businesses around town that allow only licensed holders to carry concealed. Granted, if truly carrying concealed, no worries, but why worry?

 

[Bear007]

I have my resident state of PA CCW as well as non-resident UT & AZ. This allows me reciprocity in 40+ states. The states that are left I have to do individually. Mostly I just skip those states and spend my vacation money in the more friendly states.

 

[Onewolf426]

Come on, Florida! Gotta step up on the CCW! I wonder how those numbers are going to change with the population explosion we have had here from people moving from other states. I will continue to get my CC permit for reciprocity and the other benefits.