Do you think there should be Concealed Carry nationwide reciprocity?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 00:56:21 -0500

I personally think that since we honor driver's license in every state, we should honor CCW permits in every state. I mean obviously we'd have to take a concealed carry course and everything but I think it's stupid that we don't. I understand each state has it's own rules as far as the requirements for the permit but they should come up with national requirements and then issue a nationwide CCW permit. How about you, what are your thoughts?

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 7 at 2014 1:05 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:05:30 -0500

I felt bad for that woman who got busted for having hollow points for her legally permitted CCW because they were illegal in a different state.

Response by CW2 Joseph Evans made Nov 7 at 2014 2:38 AM

CW2 Joseph Evans — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 02:38:13 -0500

2nd Amendment is a Federally designated right. As such, gun regulation should be a federal regulation. So, yes, I think gun laws, if they were to exist, should be based in the federal regulations, not at the state level.

Response by PO1 John Pokrzywa made Nov 7 at 2014 2:54 AM

PO1 John Pokrzywa — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 02:54:45 -0500

Yes. The first shots in our revolution were fired against people sent by the government to confiscate firearms and prohibit people from privately carrying them, so I'm in the camp that our constitution tells the government to stay out of it; not that they do, but considering our founders shot the government officials restricting their firearms ownership and carry, I think they'd spin in their graves knowing we have to bow and scrape, yet again, to get "permission" to own/carry from the very government our constitution was written to restrict.

Response by 1LT Nick Kidwell made Nov 12 at 2014 11:23 AM

1LT Nick Kidwell — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:23:31 -0500

I am in favor of a nationally-recognized training standard that would result in nationwide reciprocity, but the licensing should stay at the local level.

There is no way that I want the politics at the State or Federal level or even at some other state's level affecting whether or not I get my CHL renewed.

Response by PO3 Mitchell Nichols made Nov 12 at 2014 7:25 PM

PO3 Mitchell Nichols — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:25:28 -0500

I agree with you. I have a CPL (Concealed Pistol License) from Michigan, as well as a Driver's License from Michigan. If I'm driving anywhere in this country and should happen to get stopped by a LEO, my driver's license is good. So, by the same token my CPL should be, also. No matter where I happen to be. If I don't live in your state and you don't have carry permits, tough patooties, you need to honor mine because MY state issued it.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 15 at 2014 4:24 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 16:24:33 -0500

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2015 1:24 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 13:24:26 -0400

I agree. I am retired, living in Georgia. I travel north in my motor home for visits and recreation. I like to make stops along the way, but because I carry a weapon in the RV, there are states I just drive through because of their lack of reciprocity with GA ( loss to their economy). The same goes for military camp grounds, which I would like to use, but don't because of on base weapons policy's.

Response by Cpl Christopher Bishop made Jun 27 at 2015 8:07 PM

Cpl Christopher Bishop — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 20:07:02 -0400

I want to know more about how the Pro-Guns people are now using this as interpretation that all 50 states must now recognize CCW Permits. And specifically, if/when someone with a given state's CCW is across a state border and gets stopped by LEOs, what that situation looks like, as the CCW holder tried to explain that Gay Rights = Gun Rights....this stemming from the wording of the 14th Amendment, and Reciprocity issues. Anyone?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2015 6:21 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:21:04 -0400

i personally think only military and federal paramilitary should be eligible for this. if I can be trusted with a rifle and 2 grenades on post in a country where I potentially see everyone as a threat I should be able to carry a pistol at home.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 10:09 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 22:09:53 -0400

BLUF: Yes. There should be Nationwide reciprocity.

Response by MSgt Cayle Harris made Jul 24 at 2017 9:14 PM

MSgt Cayle Harris — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 21:14:48 -0400

Shouldn't need it, we have a Constitution. That said, national reciprocity is the next best step.

Response by PO3 J.W. Nelson made Dec 2 at 2017 10:05 AM

PO3 J.W. Nelson — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 10:05:23 -0500

Absolutely support nationwide concealed carry but would prefer nationwide opencarry, that way there are no surprises !

Response by CPT Wayne Price made Mar 8 at 2020 7:34 PM

CPT Wayne Price — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:34:48 -0400

I agree that there should be total reciprocity for concealed carry permits holders. There is for retired LEO except in Federal Buildings. This requires annual qualification with the department from which you retired. Texas has qualification by certified instructors so you do not need to travel great distances annually.HR218 is intended to provide protection for officers related to past arrests that may present a current threat. With some modification this could be adjusted as a model for reciprocity. CPT Wayne R. Price

Response by Sgt Jim Crusan made Jan 17 at 2023 6:15 AM

Sgt Jim Crusan — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:15:40 -0500

Should absolutely be nationwide CCW.