I read about a lot of people who get non-resident CHLs in order to carry in a state that does not allow their home CHL, use it as an alternative to their home CHL, or a variety of other reasons. I think it's a good idea.
That said, there are LEOs out there who have no clue about reciprocity or use their own opinions rather than the letter of the law. I know several departments in Pennsylvania who will likely arrest a person for carrying on a non-resident permit. I'm sure there are some LEOs in Texas who will hassle someone for carrying a non-resident (to the person carrying) CHL.
But I've got to thinking about it, you Right to self-defense will usually outweigh the risks. For a lot of these situations, you are legally in the right; you might get arrested but not convicted of anything. I know that's true in Texas and maybe Pennsylvania.
The one big help would be to do your best to avoid confrontations with LEOs. Obey all the traffic laws. To me, defending my life with a firearm is more important than driving 10 to 15 m.p.h. over the speed limit. Too many people nowadays expect to get pulled over. If you don't give a police officer a reason to pull you over, more than likely you won't get pulled over.
You can also keep your CCW in a locked gun safe inside your vehicle in case you do get pulled over, assuming it's legal. It would be much harder to prosecute under that circumstance. Better yet, don't give them any reason to search you if you do get pulled over.
Don't give your permission to the police to search your vehicle, either. Be polite to the police but remember in that situation they are not your friend; they are looking for something to arrest you for. Also, when not in a vehicle, as long as you aren't doing anything illegal or put yourself in a position to warrant the police's attention, you'll probably never get frisked. Don't carry a firearm into a metal detector either, but that's a no brainer.
Make sure you don't print with your gear and concealment.
That said, there are LEOs out there who have no clue about reciprocity or use their own opinions rather than the letter of the law. I know several departments in Pennsylvania who will likely arrest a person for carrying on a non-resident permit. I'm sure there are some LEOs in Texas who will hassle someone for carrying a non-resident (to the person carrying) CHL.
But I've got to thinking about it, you Right to self-defense will usually outweigh the risks. For a lot of these situations, you are legally in the right; you might get arrested but not convicted of anything. I know that's true in Texas and maybe Pennsylvania.
The one big help would be to do your best to avoid confrontations with LEOs. Obey all the traffic laws. To me, defending my life with a firearm is more important than driving 10 to 15 m.p.h. over the speed limit. Too many people nowadays expect to get pulled over. If you don't give a police officer a reason to pull you over, more than likely you won't get pulled over.
You can also keep your CCW in a locked gun safe inside your vehicle in case you do get pulled over, assuming it's legal. It would be much harder to prosecute under that circumstance. Better yet, don't give them any reason to search you if you do get pulled over.
Don't give your permission to the police to search your vehicle, either. Be polite to the police but remember in that situation they are not your friend; they are looking for something to arrest you for. Also, when not in a vehicle, as long as you aren't doing anything illegal or put yourself in a position to warrant the police's attention, you'll probably never get frisked. Don't carry a firearm into a metal detector either, but that's a no brainer.
Make sure you don't print with your gear and concealment.
