Am I still legal to CCW?

[megatronrules]

I ask because I lost my wallet yesterday I cancelled my credit cards and got a duplicate driver's license I notified the dept. of state here about the lose of my CCW permit I have another one inroute to me. I forgot to ask about carrying in the mean time and when I realized this and called back today at 5:30 they were closed I am going out tonight and will be bringing my browning hi power and hope I'am legal I would think I am as Iam still in the computer as having a carry permit and have a valid id on me. I will be home for a bit longer and awiat any replies on this before I go o ut if possible thanks.

 

[Moparmike]

You are still legal to drive a car without your license in hand, so you should be legal to CCW as well. I wouldnt push it though. Walking around with a firearm seems to be less well taken than driving a 4000lb car around town.

 

[AZ Husker]

How many times have you been checked recently?

 

[CZ-100]

What AL said....

But...

I thought I read that you had to have your Lic. on you person when carrying.

 

[*8*]

Do you have a copy of your permit?

 

[Lupine]

Be careful

I know that in Oregon, failure to have it on you is the same as illegal possession of a handgun...

 

[tyme]

Garbage. Rationally, "illegal possession of a handgun" occurs only if the handgun is stolen. I prefer the term "unlicensed carry."

 

[Leatherneck]

Do you have a copy of your permit?

Good point, *8* What's *8* for anyway?

Maybe we should all have a backup copy of our permit to carry with if we suffer the same fate as megatron did.

TC
TFL Survivor

 

[harpethriver]

Hopefully Fla. allows you to obtain duplicates. In Tn. they do-so each time I renew my CCW I get a duplicate at the same time and keep the copy in my safe for just such instances. You're probably violating some technicality til you get a new copy-better to be safe and get an extra copy this time!

 

[Augustwest]

A quick check at packing.org shows that Florida requires you to carry your permit with you.

No idea what the penalty is for not doing so.

 

[Lupine]

tyme...

Not garbage.

In Oregon, as I was instructed in the county-offered class as well as private courses, not having your permit at hand is viewed as not having a permit at all. Therefore, if you're caught with a concealed handgun and your permit is at home/lost, you're subject to being charged with unlawful possession of a handgun...Class A misdemeanor. The actual Oregon laws do specify 'immediate possession of license".

As important as knowing the letter of the law in each state, one should also ask around to find out general attitudes toward the law. The county sheriff's dept. Firearms Division confirmed that here in Oregon, they're sticklers about this one--and this has been confirmed by other trusted sources.

 

[Carlos]

Don't. No permit means prima facie evidence of illegal carry of gun.

I'm sure they'll issue a new one, for a price.

 

[TarpleyG]

As I understand it, in Florida, you DO NOT have to have the actual license on your person although it is always a good idea.

IIRC, states like Texas require you to have it if your are carrying.

GT

 

[megatronrules]

I called dept. of state back today and they said I was good to go as long as I had my drivers license on me till my new permit gets here. Thanks for all your replies though.

 

[Matthew Courtney]

It is important to note that all states are different. We should each know the rules/laws of our state before something like this comes up. If you lose your wallet, you probably will not be at home. Do you know how to get your gun home without your permit?

 

[Highland Ranger]

varies by state of course . . .

but usually unloaded, locked and out of reach (trunk) with ammo kept separate does the trick.

Best to check local laws of course . . .

 

[Zach S]

It is important to note that all states are different. We should each know the rules/laws of our state before something like this comes up. If you lose your wallet, you probably will not be at home. Do you know how to get your gun home without your permit?

Good point. http://www.vastatepolice.com/ has the state police websites listed, dunno how many of those sites have the car gun law(s) listed, but I know NCSHP does. JIC packing.org is down

 

[*8*]

What's *8* for anyway?

Leatherneck, I'm sorry for not answering been busy these days, the number *8* is of something important to me, please check your PM as well.


Semper Fi