[iiibdsiil]

Another thread got me thinking, and I just found out that NH allows you to have a CCW permit at 18.

Now, I have family up in NH that would let me do whatever it takes to become a resident of NH so that I could get a CCW. But, I live in FL. The only thing is, I am a student, and I know the laws are if you are a student, you don't have to get a DL and license plate for the state the school is in.

But, then, I would have higher school rates being a non-resident. But, couldn't I claim Florida residency with my mom, and well, that would solve that?

I just want to know how legal this is, is it feasible, and what are my chances of getting away with it?

I understand that in the event I had to use it, that this might come up, and I could be in trouble, but, most of what I hear is if you weren't supposed to have it, and you use it, typically you are still okay.

I know, just wait until I am 21 and shut up, right?

[Hawkmoon]

Sounds to me like you already know the answer, but you want us to tell you something else.

The laws are pretty clear. If you want to be a NH resident, you move to New Hampshire, get a NH drivers license, change the address on your income tax returns to your NH address, and live in NH. Pretty simple, isn't it? You can still go to Florida to visit the family, but all your legal affairs have to be based in New Hampshire.

And, yes, if you attend school in Florida, you would then get to pay the higher, out-of-state tuition.

[wdlsguy]

You could get a non-resident New Hampshire CHL. A non-resident NH CHL is currently valid in the following states: AL(18), AK(21), CO(21), GA(21), ID(21), IN(18), KY(21), LA(21), MS(21), MO(23), NC(21), ND(18), OK(21), PA(21), TN(21), UT(21), VT(??) and WY(18).
[http://www.packing.org]

I don't recommend anyone under 21 trying to carry in a 21+ state. For example, here is what Colorado has to say on the subject:

"Colorado law (CRS 18-12-213) states that Colorado will recognize a valid permit issued in another state IF the permittee is 21 yrs of age or older AND the other state recognizes Colorado permits as valid in their state."
[http://cbi.state.co.us/ccw/reciprocity.asp]

Another example, here is what Florida has to say on the subject:

"Florida CANNOT extend the privilege of concealed carry to citizens of these states who are under the age of 21."
[http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/news/concealed_carry.html]

[iiibdsiil]

Thanks guys. I will wait. :mad:

[Gray Peterson]

You certainly can get a NH permit, but not a FL one. All laws on the subject of carry under 21 is in the state level. The wording of FL law specifically prevents someone from doing that. However, Florida has a pretty good car/gun w/o permit carry law.

[iiibdsiil]

A very good car carry law, that's what I do now.

[bobby68]

My understanding of the original post is that he wants to have residence in two different states.

But it made me wonder what is the qualifacation to claim residency in any state, especially if you really do establish a home and spend time in more than one state?

[Hawkmoon]

But it made me wonder what is the qualifacation to claim residency in any state, especially if you really do establish a home and spend time in more than one state?
When my grandparents were alive, after they retired they spent almost equal time in two states. The summer residence was in Maine, but they were registered to vote in the other state and their drivers licenses and auto registrations were in the other state, and they paid their income tax from the winter address. I'd say they were legally considered to be residents of the "winter" state. The State of Maine certainly did not consider them residents.