Question from new member: concealed carry

[Jim NE]

Hi. I'm Jim, and I've just joined your forum. Nice to be here. (Wow, I'm glad I got those algebra questions right during registration )

Here's my question: I've owned hand guns for years, but know very little about concealed carry permits, which my state (Nebraska) allows and I'd like to get. I'm not quite understanding some of the particulars, though.

Is a permit SPECIFIC to only one gun? Or can you carry any of your hand guns with the one permit? Also, when reading magazine articles, I get the impression that some models of guns aren't eligible for concealed carry permits. Is this true? Is it because some guns are too large to be concealed?
I have a Ruger 9 mm, which seems like it would be small enough to me.

I've found a Nebraska concealed carry website, but I couldn't find the answers to these questions. I appreciate any help.

 

[USAF_Vet]

The permit is for you, not the gun. The permit entitles you to carry a gun concealed onyour person. Some states have restrictions on what they consider concealed carry in a vehicle.
I've never heard that certain guns are not eligible for CC. Some guns would not be easy to CC, like a S&W 500 mag, or the new Taurus Raging Judge (it's over 14" long). If your state doesn't allow open carry, then the behemoth guns are liekly to print or be seen (and may be considered brandinshing.)

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/nebraska.pdf should be a good jump off point for your state specific laws.

 

[CoRoMo]

This is all very state specific because Nebraska determined what is allowed and what is not. You'll have to ask these questions in your class. Some states, like Texas, only allow you to carry the type of handgun that you qualified with. If you qualified with a revolver, you can't carry a semi, but you do have the option to qualify with both.

 

[dcdub]

I would recommend taking a concealed carry class as soon as possible. Check with your local range or gun shop, they should be able to recommend someone. They will cover everything you need to know, specific to your state laws. Usually they run around $100 or so. Its a worthwhile investment even if for some reason you decide not to apply for a permit.

According to www.neccwtraining.com, the state of Nebraska does not have a requirement for permit holders to qualify with a specific handgun. So if you qualify with your Ruger 9mm and decide later on you want to carry a .357 revolver it won't be an issue

 

[Mainsail]

Some states, like Texas, only allow you to carry the type of handgun that you qualified with.

Seriously? No open carry, restrictive concealed carry; so what's so great about Texas gun laws? I don't need a class, I don't need to qualify, I just pays the man and get my license to carry concealed. If I don't want to do that I can carry openly. Either way, I just carry whichever handgun(s) I feel like carrying.

 

[deadin]

In addition to "type qualified with" per CoRoMo, some States also restrict depending on caliber you qualified with. i.e. If you qualify with a .38, your permit will not authorize anything bigger. (.40,.45. etc.) I believe Arizona was that way years ago. (The idea was to keep folks from passing the "accuracy" test with a .22 and then carrying a .44 Mag that they couldn't demonstrate being able to control.)
Also there are several States that only authorize the gun you qualify with. (by serial number)
It's all State dependent.

 

[dcdub]

(The idea was to keep folks from passing the "accuracy" test with a .22 and then carrying a .44 Mag that they couldn't demonstrate being able to control.)

Not to sound anti-RKBA, but that's actually kind of a good idea. Most people in my CCW class qualified with our instructors' Ruger MKIIs and were HORRIBLE. It scared me to think that some of these people would be carrying guns and I couldn't imagine them shooting anything with a little recoil

 

[geekWithA.45]

so what's so great about Texas gun laws?

People in states with genuinely gun owner friendly laws have been wondering that for *years*.

 

[dirtykid]

me and my wife "qualified" with the Ruger MK II and you should have heard the cry's from some people in the class,, now years later she carries Glock-27 without any problems and my fav is my SP101 .357 , learning self-defense dosent just start or end with your gun it's about situational awareness and being prepared to use WHATEVER weapon you choose to carry,, IMO caliber-specific limits do not make sense,, go to your local range and see if they offer a weapons-permit/self defense class, you may have to invest a couple hundred bucks and apossibly a whole weekend but you will be glad you did,, They can also answer your State-specific questions more effectively,, i cant believe there isint a fellow-high-roader on here from Nebraska ?/

 

[karle]

http://apps.carryconcealed.net/legal/nebraska-ccw-state-laws.php

^^ has most of the info u need......as for handgun size and caliber and such u should be ok ...but check with whoever teaches ur class some states also have a size limit......and some states allow and some don't allow NFA registered items for concealed carry....

 

[cmzneb]

Hello Jim-

Your Ruger 9mm will be fine for CCW. The NE permit does not tie you to a specific gun, so if you qualify with a Ruger 9mm and later decide to carry an XD 40, no problem.

As a NE CCW Instructor I have a personal rule of not allowing .22 caliber guns for qualification in my classes, unless it is a small, practical carry gun. I don't allow 6" bull barrel Ruger .22's with red dots

Email me if you have any other questions, I will be happy to help. [email protected]


www.NebraskaConcealedCarry.com

 

[Jim NE]

Hey, thanks to cmzneb and everyone else for the great info. I know so much more than I did this morning. I'll contact the folks about the permit and line up some training.

 

[Bigboy2011]

Best go to your specific state conceal carry laws. For instance I live in Oregon an open carry state as well as concealed permit. Even though the permit is like your drivers as it is a privlege not a right. Also even though my permit is good throughout Oregon there are a few cities where local jurisdictions do not allow. You can go to your local sheriffs office or state police. Better you read the law for yourself. There are certain public offices and areas you cannot carry. In Oregon we must take a class to get our permit. The main thing for you to do is clearly understand eminant danger and that you can be criminally liable in court or civil court. Good Luck......Don't be stupid, be informed and beware of heresay. Know your local area laws by reading them and then asking questions.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Best go to your specific state conceal carry laws. For instance I live in Oregon an open carry state as well as concealed permit. Even though the permit is like your drivers as it is a privlege not a right. Also even though my permit is good throughout Oregon there are a few cities where local jurisdictions do not allow.

Bigboy, you might want to read your Oregon Revised Statutes. Local jurisdiction prohibitions in Oregon do not apply to persons with concealed handgun licenses:

http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/166.html

166.173 Authority of city or county to regulate possession of loaded firearms in public places. (1) A city or county may adopt ordinances to regulate, restrict or prohibit the possession of loaded firearms in public places as defined in ORS 161.015.

(2) Ordinances adopted under subsection (1) of this section do not apply to or affect:

(a) A law enforcement officer in the performance of official duty.

(b) A member of the military in the performance of official duty.

(c) A person licensed to carry a concealed handgun.

(d) A person authorized to possess a loaded firearm while in or on a public building or court facility under ORS 166.370.

(e) An employee of the United States Department of Agriculture, acting within the scope of employment, who possesses a loaded firearm in the course of the lawful taking of wildlife. [1995 s.s. c.1 §4; 1999 c.782 §8; 2009 c.556 §3]

 

[Bigboy2011]

Good point, thanks......