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CC permit states - top 10

TidalWave

TidalWave

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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?”

 
TidalWave said:
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?”

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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?
 
SL66 said:
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?
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The CC permit affords you no such luxury in my state and 26 or 27 others.
 
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.
 
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.
 
youngolddude said:
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.
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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😏)
 
OldGrunt said:
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.
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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?
 
Memphis alone put Tennessee as number 7 on this list. :rolleyes:
While we did go to "Permitless" Carry a couple of years ago, living in the SW corner like I do is why I keep my permit up to date. I occasionally find myself wandering into Mississippi or Arkansas and both honor my permit. Since Tennessee shares borders with seven other states, many Tennesseans keep their permits for the same reason.
 
Grayfox said:
Memphis alone put Tennessee as number 7 on this list. :rolleyes:
While we did go to "Permitless" Carry a couple of years ago, living in the SW corner like I do is why I keep my permit up to date. I occasionally find myself wandering into Mississippi or Arkansas and both honor my permit. Since Tennessee shares borders with seven other states, many Tennesseans keep their permits for the same reason.
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Mississippi and Arkansas are both permitless carry states. Just sayin.
 
Another vote for the permit for travel purposes. And yes, my tourist dollars ONLY go to states that honor my Missouri CCW license. When I retired I swore I would never fly commercial again! Driving means I not only have my vehicle when I get to my destination but also my 1911, without all the hassles of flying with a firearm.
 
Winchester67 said:
Another vote for the permit for travel purposes. And yes, my tourist dollars ONLY go to states that honor my Missouri CCW license. When I retired I swore I would never fly commercial again! Driving means I not only have my vehicle when I get to my destination but also my 1911, without all the hassles of flying with a firearm.
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I'm with you about flying. I will never fly again, unless it is an absolute emergency. If I can't drive there, then I don't go there. And I have a long list of states I will not go to or travel through!
 
OldGrunt said:
I'm with you about flying. I will never fly again, unless it is an absolute emergency. If I can't drive there, then I don't go there. And I have a long list of states I will not go to or travel through!
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I’m fixing to drive to the Keys in April for my daughter’s wedding. From Missouri to the southern tip of Florida with zero need for a government permission slip to defend myself.
 
SL66 said:
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?
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* We * probably would regardless . But for the " Less dedicated * there are several positive and negative factors :

Cost ( & related hassle and time sink ) .

In my turf , it's about $ 500 all together, plus 2 or 2.5 days out of your life . Plus hours screaming at balky out of date computers.

For people anticipating only occasional carry ( for whatever reason ) , that's real money , and a hassle if they have a busy or unpredictable schedule . Enough to make them stop and think . Then think again .


In their jurisdiction, most of the places they regularly are for job or whatever are Prohibited areas with teeth . See above about balancing $ vs only occasionally making use .

Or flip side - How much Freedom you already have without a Permit .

Things there have evolved since then . But the situation in one particular state, in particular Era stuck in my mind as an example .

W/o Permit was explicitly legal to carry loaded in glovebox , and Open Carry was legal , and generally no hassle . For large % of public , that was " close enough " .

And nowadays, more than half the States are some flavor of Con Carry . If they don't live in proximity to state line, or otherwise regularly go to other state that threads the narrow window of Pro Gun enough to have Reciprocity, but not Pro Gun enough to be Con Carry , big % of public would think twice about spending money , time, and hassle for a Permit only for Reciprocity, once or twice a year.
 
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