I've taken another step into the realm of Gun Politics.
I've recently contacted my attorney general(ND), because I read a thread about how Florida's permit is more 'valuable' because it's recognized in far more places than, for example, ND's. Being a holder of a North Dakota CCW, I decided to do some research into why this might be so. First stop, seeing as how I've been there before: Colorado.
North Dakota Law(62.1-04-03.1): Reciprocity. A person who has a valid license issued by another state to carry a concealed firearm or dangerous weapon in that state and whose state grants to residents of this state the right to carry a concealed firearm or dangerous weapon without requiring a separate license to carry a concealed firearm or dangerous weapon issued by that state may carry, subject to the provisions of this state's law, a concealed firearm or dangerous weapon in this state, and the other state's license is valid in this state.
Colorado law (CRS 18-12-213) states that Colorado will recognize a valid permit issued in another state IF the permittee is 21 yrs of age or older AND the other state recognizes Colorado permits as valid in their state. We are currently researching which states fall into that category. This list will be updated as we receive confirmation back from attorneys general in the other 49 states.
I first sent an email to my AG, and received this as a response:
Following her instructions, I've now sent a message to Colorado's AG:
I figure that once I receive a message back from colorado that I'll have two POC's, and be able to start working on them.
I hope that, soon, ND will have it's permit recognized in one more state.
I've recently contacted my attorney general(ND), because I read a thread about how Florida's permit is more 'valuable' because it's recognized in far more places than, for example, ND's. Being a holder of a North Dakota CCW, I decided to do some research into why this might be so. First stop, seeing as how I've been there before: Colorado.
North Dakota Law(62.1-04-03.1): Reciprocity. A person who has a valid license issued by another state to carry a concealed firearm or dangerous weapon in that state and whose state grants to residents of this state the right to carry a concealed firearm or dangerous weapon without requiring a separate license to carry a concealed firearm or dangerous weapon issued by that state may carry, subject to the provisions of this state's law, a concealed firearm or dangerous weapon in this state, and the other state's license is valid in this state.
Colorado law (CRS 18-12-213) states that Colorado will recognize a valid permit issued in another state IF the permittee is 21 yrs of age or older AND the other state recognizes Colorado permits as valid in their state. We are currently researching which states fall into that category. This list will be updated as we receive confirmation back from attorneys general in the other 49 states.
I first sent an email to my AG, and received this as a response:
Attorney General's Email said:Office of Attorney General
Wayne Stenehjem, Attorney General
I am responding on behalf of the Attorney General to your email. The Attorney General and his staff are prohibited by law from providing legal advice or legal assistance to members of the public or private businesses - we may only serve as legal advisors to state officials, state’s attorneys, and certain city officials. However, I can offer the following information:
At this time, North Dakota does not have concealed weapon reciprocity with Colorado because CO does not recognize North Dakota permits. North Dakota law requires that in order for another state's concealed carry permit to be recognized that other state first must recognize ND concealed carry permits. Therefore you may wish to contact the appropriate authority in Colorado to inquire about the process for CO to formally recognize ND's permits.
Liz Brocker
Executive Assistant/PIO
ND Office of Attorney General
(701) 328-2210
[email protected]
Following her instructions, I've now sent a message to Colorado's AG:
Me said:Sir,
I am citizen of North Dakota, and have been doing research on CCW(Concealed Carry). From reading your ccw site(http://cbi.state.co.us/ccw/reciprocity.asp), you do not recognize ND's permits. Both states have recipricality(http://www.ag.state.nd.us/BCI/CW/reciprocity.htm), though ND does issue licenses to those between 18 and 21. This should not prove to be an obstical for either side, North Dakota has recognized permits for states that require the permitee to be 21 or over, and Colorado has recognized permits from states that issue to those under 21(though only for permits belonging to those over 21).
I contacted my Attorney General, and received this response:
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Thank you for your time,
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I figure that once I receive a message back from colorado that I'll have two POC's, and be able to start working on them.
I hope that, soon, ND will have it's permit recognized in one more state.