CCW reciprocity experiences

[btg3]

I expect many here have CC'd in a reciprocal state without incident. If so, please indicate in the poll. I ask that posts in this thread be restricted to INCIDENTS where reciprocity was involved.

(Note: The poll will identify your THR username.)

Have you ever been in a reciprocal state and had to show your out-of-state CCW permit to a LEO? What was the situation and the outcome?

I have a CCW permit in SC. In order to carry in GA, I've applied for a non-resident NH permit which is reciprocal with GA. Yes, even tho' NH is not my state of residence, if I have a NH non-resident permit, GA reportedly recognizes/accepts this. Anyone else done an end-run-around like this and have an INCIDENT to share?

 

[ronwill]

Should have chosen the non-resident Florida permit, it's accepted in more states. I live in Georgia and travel to Florida quite often. Only had to show my Georgia permit once and the officer was professional without giving me the least amount of problems. I also travel to other states but have yet to be asked for a permit.

 

[btg3]

sorry, double post

 

[btg3]

ronwill, Good advice on the FL permit which I may pursue in the future. My need is immediate and NH is more expedient.

To clarify for the sake of the poll's integrity, if you present your out-of-state CCW permit to an LEO, I'd like to consider that to be an INCIDENT.

 

[psyopspec]

A couple weeks ago I was driving from North Dakota to Florida for work. I got pulled over near the AL/FL line on the AL side at about 1:30AM. It was small town PD, pulled me over for having a license plate light out (or maybe just for being from out of state). When I let him know that I had a permit that was valid in his state and that I was carrying, he had me step out of the car. He told me he wanted to remove my pistol from his holster and place it in his squad car. I told him fine, but to be careful since there was no external safety on the pistol (HK P2000).

When he was done running my license he gave me back my gun - magazine in one hand and locked back/cleared pistol in the other. "Go ahead and load that up when you get down the road."

I didn't really think anything either way - he's going to what he's comfortable/feels safe with doing. Unless it's unreasonable, I'm going to comply. The officer was cordial enough, and he sent me on my way when I came back clear.

 

[chris in va]

Harper's Ferry is right up the road from my house, and I do a lot of fishing/rafting in the area. Got stopped right over the WV line, showed my VA CC permit and other usual paperwork, got off with a warning. The young LEO actually got pretty friendly once he saw the permit.

 

[John4me05]

Chris.... Can you tell me what other neighboring states our permits are valid in... I am not sure where to look.. Just got mine in the summer this past year... No instruction no nothing...

BTW i am down in Alleghany county VA

 

[Winchester 73]

A couple weeks ago I was driving from North Dakota to Florida for work. I got pulled over near the AL/FL line on the AL side at about 1:30AM. It was small town PD, pulled me over for having a license plate light out (or maybe just for being from out of state). When I let him know that I had a permit that was valid in his state and that I was carrying, he had me step out of the car. He told me he wanted to remove my pistol from his holster and place it in his squad car. I told him fine, but to be careful since there was no external safety on the pistol (HK P2000).

Harper's Ferry is right up the road from my house, and I do a lot of fishing/rafting in the area. Got stopped right over the WV line, showed my VA CC permit and other usual paperwork, got off with a warning

Neither Alabama or West Virginia reguire you to notify the LEO that you are carrying concealed.This is true of most states that allow CC.
My advice ,which some may disagree withon't reveal unless state law requires it ,like North Carolina.
I work with dozens of LEO's.Most agree that unless required to tell,remain silent.If the officer asks,tell him/her and show your permit.
After all no criminal who may be intent on harm, will ever reveal anything.And none of us are criminals.
Just follow the law, state by state.
http://www.handgunlaw.us

 

[Winchester 73]

Chris.... Can you tell me what other neighboring states our permits are valid in... I am not sure where to look.. Just got mine in the summer this past year... No instruction no nothing...

Not Chris but
see this interactive map:
http://www.usacarry.com

Click on PERMIT MAPS.

 

[John4me05]

Thanks a bunch Win....

 

[Cavalier Knight]

Chris.... Can you tell me what other neighboring states our permits are valid in... I am not sure where to look.. Just got mine in the summer this past year... No instruction no nothing...

BTW i am down in Alleghany county VA

Virginia Reciprocity

 

[LT1coupe]

Because some states require you to identify yourself as a CCW holder, I have & will present mine anytime I'm asked for Identification. The three times I've been asked for ID I swear the attitude of the officer improved...

 

[GearHead_1]

(Note: The poll will not identify your THR username.)

Not that it matters but I hit view poll results and could see usernames.

 

[btg3]

Gear_Head1 - - Thanks for taking note. Seems I don't know how that particular poll option works when selected. I'll edit my OP again and revise that comment.

 

[elrod]

Neither Alabama or West Virginia reguire you to notify the LEO that you are carrying concealed.

Then;

After all no criminal who may be intent on harm, will ever reveal anything.

Isn' that enough reason to volunteer the information to the LEO?

 

[MarkDido]

I'm making a trip from Orlando to Ft. Bragg to visit my son before he deploys, with a side trip to VA afterwards. Looks like the only state I'm going to need to be squeaky clean in is SC.

 

[Winchester 73]

Quote:
Neither Alabama or West Virginia reguire you to notify the LEO that you are carrying concealed.

Then;


Quote:
After all no criminal who may be intent on harm, will ever reveal anything. (And none of us are criminals.Just follow the law state by state).You sniped that part out,elrod.Naughty.

Isn' that enough reason to volunteer the information to the LEO?

Absolutely not!Why volunteer anything if State Law says you don't have to?Are you smarter than the lawmakers that put that on the books?Why have your firearm taken away like the poster in Alabama because the cop was on a power trip?Thats why the cops I work with advise discretion.
As stated ,you are not a criminal, you intend no harm,so keep your mouth shut unless you have to open it.Criminals have no choice in the matter.You do,so keep quiet.Every intelligent LEO has to assume everyone they stop may be carrying a weapon.Hence the second quote above.If he/she has any doubts,they'll ask.
Then give your speech and show your permit.Only then.Comprende?

 

[gunsmith]

I picked other

I had an incident in showlow AZ.
I was packing with a NV ccw.
Showlow PD professional and courteous .

 

[Winchester 73]

I'm making a trip from Orlando to Ft. Bragg to visit my son before he deploys, with a side trip to VA afterwards. Looks like the only state I'm going to need to be squeaky clean in is SC.

You can carry a loaded handgun concealed in the closed glove compartment in SC.Just don't carry concealed outside the vehicle since your FL CCW is not recognized in the Palmetto State.
You're okay in a motel once you've paid for the room.

 

[Seminole]

I have a TN permit and an out-of-state FL permit (used to be in-state when I was a resident), and have carried in AL, GA, MS, SC, NC, LA, AR, TX, and maybe a couple of others for only a short period. I've never had an incident.

 

[MarkDido]

Good info Winchester 73. My P-32 usually resides in the center console of my truck anyway. Easier to pull it out than the PT-111 I normally carry. I'll just have to unload the PT-111 and lock it in the tool box while I'm transiting (not planning on stopping) South Carolina. The mousegun can stay in its little hidey hole!

 

[CryingWolf]

@psyopspec, When the smoke cleared I would have been laughing my ass off if he had put one through his fancy computer. With a few exceptions, I really don't trust anyone but myself to clear my weapon. I think I would have asked him if I could/should clear it first. I am sure he would have said no. In that situation I would just be waiting for the ND to strike. I could see it on the fess up thread, "...and he shot one right through the floorboard of his shiny cruiser!!!"

 

[psyopspec]

CryingWolf, the thought had crossed my mind. His duty arm was a Glock, so I let him take his chances and not give him any guff after informing him that mine was similar (no manual safety). As for notifying the LEO, when I'm traveling (and particularly when I've been on the road for 10 hours plus) it can get a little hard to remember each state's laws that I've gone through that day, especially if it's not a state I'm in often. To be on the safe side, I'll continue to inform when pulled over. Better that then have the LEO see a surprise when the shoulder holster rides forward while I'm reaching for the registration.

 

[PressCheck]

I have a CCW for CA, WA, UT, & FL. Pretty much covers everywhere I travel. Never had a problem.

 

[Dorryn]

Florida has an out-of-state CC permit? I thought they only allowed resident permits.

http://www.usacarry.com is confusing me.