Should I renew my Florida permit?

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When I first got my Oklahoma permit, it wasn't recognized widely, so I got a Florida permit as well. But now I can't really see that there is any advantage to in terms of the states recognized. From the handgunlaw website it seems as if Oklahoma is actually recognized by at least one state that Florida is not, Washington.

You guys who keep up with this stuff, am I thinking about this correctly?
 
I would seeing as how I went through the process already. I live in New York NY & maintain six non resident permits.

Also if you move from Oklahoma to a state in which you don't have a resident permit:

QUESTION 5. I have a concealed carry permit from one of the states with which Florida has reciprocity, but I am not a resident of that state. Can I carry legally while visiting a Florida?

No. Florida, like Michigan and New Hampshire, has a residency requirement in its reciprocity law. Florida does not recognize non-resident concealed carry permits from other states.
 
We should work as a group to get national reciprosity for CCW licenses. It is unreasonable to need to get multiple CCW licenses so that you are covered in as many states as possible - not to mention the cost of keeping multiple licenses.

Given the US Supreme Court finds favorably for us on the Washington DC gun issue we should step up the fight to correct this issue and others while we have momentum. I can't even fathom the thought of the US Supreme Court going against us on this issue - though I am sure that they can and may do so. I DON'T EVEN WANT TO CONSIDER US LOSING ON THIS ISSUE A POSSIBILITY!!!

NOTE: I have both NY handgun license (non-CCW) and FL handgun license (CCW) and recently purchased property in SC where neither license is recognized. Must I now get a third license to own/carry in SC??? This is crazy!!! National reciprosity is what we need!!!

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Thanks for the reference, Samuel Adams. (I like your beer.)

It looks like WV only recognizes Florida resident permits. Nevada is worth having, I guess, though I haven't been there in about twenty years.

One aspect I just thought of is that sometimes Oklahoma is slow on the renewals, but at one time they wouldn't let you apply very far in advance, so last time I was without a permit for about a month. Now my Florida permit is not valid in Oklahoma, but I think it would be in Texas and Arkansas and Missouri.
 
You've already gone through the process and cleared it, and you never know what the future will bring. Although the cost isn't trivial it's also not staggering, so if you can afford it why not renew.

Publius made another good point: "One more permit holder who does not commit any crimes is one more statistic for our side." It's also a way to side with Florida for taking the lead in so many ways related to pro gun issues. Gives the pro gun legislators something good to point at and lets the anti gun legislators see a sizeable number of people--and revenue--interested in those issues. Numbers count in politics.
 
Now my Florida permit is not valid in Oklahoma, but I think it would be in Texas and Arkansas and Missouri.
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Oklahoma recognizes all valid CCWs, resident or not. Your Florida permit is still valid in OK even though you also have the OK CCW.
 
another okie said:
When I first got my Oklahoma permit, it wasn't recognized widely, so I got a Florida permit as well. But now I can't really see that there is any advantage to in terms of the states recognized.
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Well, actually, there is one state with borders against OK that you would loose privileges. Colorado does NOT honor CCWs from out of state if the person does not LIVE in the state issuing the permit.

I'll bet you see a lot more of that and fairly soon.
 
Yes, my Oklahoma permit is valid in Kansas and Colorado, but my Florida permit is not, since I am not a resident of Florida.

I'm glad I posted this, since it's got me thinking about it in new ways. I had in my mind that I couldn't carry in Oklahoma on the authority of my Florida permit, but perhaps I could, if that came up during the renewal period. I need to reread the statutes.
 
I have had a Florida non-resident CCL for several years. The folks down there are very helpful. They will not accept Electronic prints from non-residents. Only print cards are accepted. You will have to look around to find a place that still does the cards.
 
Yes, they are very easy to work with. It's not much of a burden for me to renew the permit, but it is a few hundred rounds of 9mm, so I'm still considering whether to do it or not.
 
I have had a Florida non-resident CCL for several years. The folks down there are very helpful. They will not accept Electronic prints from non-residents. Only print cards are accepted. You will have to look around to find a place that still does the cards.
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Take the fingerprint card to a local law enforcement agency and ask to be fingerprinted.

Information About Renewing Your
Florida Concealed Weapon Or Firearm License

Your Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License is valid for a period of five years. The expiration date appears on the front of your license. Approximately 90 days prior to that date, our Division will automatically send a renewal application to you in the mail to the address that we have on file for you at that time.

It is therefore important that you keep our office informed if you move or change your mailing address. Section 790.06(8), Florida Statutes, requires licensees to inform our office within thirty (30) days of the permanent change of address. If you do not let us know about your address change, you will in all likelihood not receive your renewal notice.

If you do change addresses, you must notify our Division of that change in writing. However, you can conveniently submit a change of address online via our web site.

If for some reason you fail to renew your license by its expiration date, keep in mind that your Concealed Weapon or Firearm license can be renewed up to six (6) months beyond the expiration date in accordance with section 790.06(11)(a), Florida Statutes. However, there is a late fee of $15.00 for renewing after the expiration date. A concealed weapon license that has been expired for longer than six months cannot be renewed. If you fail to renew within that six-month period after expiration, you will have to apply for a new license.
 
Supplementing Mr. Reynolds good information, be sure that the law enforcement agency that fingerprints you puts its identifying rubber stamp on the card. Otherwise Florida will bounce it back to you and you will say naughty words.
 
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