How to get most # of states AZ, UT, FL CWPs -- AZ came yesterday (1month)
I applied for my 3rd CWP from Arizona on November 1. Thats right...I already have a FL CCW, and of course my Indiana LTCH. I was very excited to hear about the new legislation in Wisconsin legalizing CC, but Wisconsin does not accept the FL or IN LTCH.
I did my homework, and decided that Arizona was the way to go (only $60, $43 for renewals). They took a copy of my FL permit as proof of training. NRA Pistol course is also accepted, as well as the Indiana hunting license. Anyways, DPS quoted me 6-8 weeks processing time, but my permit was issued on 12-1, exactly 1 month from the date I mailed it out. I'm pretty impressed with the turnaround time.
For those of your who are curious, it turns out that the BEST combination of permits/licenses that one can get is as follows:
Indiana (of course you need this one)
Arizona- Adds NE, WI, NM, KS, OH, WV, VA and NV
Utah- Adds MN, and WA
This is the MOST number of states you can possibly get unless you acquire a non-resident permit from one of the states that only accepts their own permit (like OR or ME)
A combination of the FL and AZ permits gets you almost the same number of states, minus MN.
Also, just to throw this out there: Many of you will benefit from getting the FL or AZ permit rather than the Utah. Here's why: Utah ONLY issues permits to individuals that have had NO convictions related to drugs or alcohol. Some of us were young and stupid once, and as a result have a minor marijuana or alcohol related offense. Utah will not issue to you. AZ, and FL, however, don't have an issue with it as long as a certain amount of time has passed since said offense.
Hope this helps guys. You can confirm the accuracy of what I have stated by checking out usacarry.com
I applied for my 3rd CWP from Arizona on November 1. Thats right...I already have a FL CCW, and of course my Indiana LTCH. I was very excited to hear about the new legislation in Wisconsin legalizing CC, but Wisconsin does not accept the FL or IN LTCH.
I did my homework, and decided that Arizona was the way to go (only $60, $43 for renewals). They took a copy of my FL permit as proof of training. NRA Pistol course is also accepted, as well as the Indiana hunting license. Anyways, DPS quoted me 6-8 weeks processing time, but my permit was issued on 12-1, exactly 1 month from the date I mailed it out. I'm pretty impressed with the turnaround time.
For those of your who are curious, it turns out that the BEST combination of permits/licenses that one can get is as follows:
Indiana (of course you need this one)
Arizona- Adds NE, WI, NM, KS, OH, WV, VA and NV
Utah- Adds MN, and WA
This is the MOST number of states you can possibly get unless you acquire a non-resident permit from one of the states that only accepts their own permit (like OR or ME)
A combination of the FL and AZ permits gets you almost the same number of states, minus MN.
Also, just to throw this out there: Many of you will benefit from getting the FL or AZ permit rather than the Utah. Here's why: Utah ONLY issues permits to individuals that have had NO convictions related to drugs or alcohol. Some of us were young and stupid once, and as a result have a minor marijuana or alcohol related offense. Utah will not issue to you. AZ, and FL, however, don't have an issue with it as long as a certain amount of time has passed since said offense.
Hope this helps guys. You can confirm the accuracy of what I have stated by checking out usacarry.com
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