What are the states with the most difficult requirements to obtain a CCW permit?

[ninjachica]

I recently was reading the requirements for Delaware residents and all I can say is wow!

I have been researching some different state requirements and it's crazy how much they vary.

Here is my understanding of Delaware's requirements:

Required:
Application published at least once, at least 10 days before filing application, affidavit from newspaper company, newspaper selection must have circulation of at least 35% of the population of your zip code, using full name and address. ($74)
Reference questionnaires completed by 5 citizens from the county you reside. (Time, time, time!)
Notarized application
Two passport photos taken within 6 mos of app ($15)
Fingerprints ($69)
After application is approved, you must complete an Approved Gun Course within 90 days and return a notarized certificate ($150 - 250 plus at least one full day of your weekend if not two days)
Only valid for 3 years...


In contrast, Virginia allows you to take a safety training course online ( Link Removed $79 + 25% off with coupon code 28STATES) and apply through the mail.

This was my understanding based on my own research, however, residents from Delaware have posted on here that this is not the case. That if you are a resident of Delaware you must have a Delaware permit to carry. I find it very confusing with all the information out there that says Delaware honors the non-resident VA permit, but no where does it specify only for non-residents of Delaware...Please do your own research (always good advice anyway!)***Residents of Delaware can skip these extreme requirements and carry legally with a Virginia non-resident permit. Plus the VA non-resident permit is valid in 28 states (hence the coupon code..)***

I'd love to hear of other states that make it especially difficult to obtain your CCW permit.

What are your experiences?

 

[RonM0710]

IL does not issue to anyone.
CT, MA, MD, NJ & NY is next to impossible to get a ccw.

Check the maps on this site under concealed carry resources.

 

[Glockout]

And residents of Vermont and Wyoming don't even need a CCW to carry. I don't know who has the most difficult, but I would say these two states are the easiest. In my state, it costs around $300 and takes about 90 days to get the permit in the mail. I think that is about average standard for CCW permits.
I take that back. I know which state has the hardest process of obtaining a CCW. California. You have to give them a reason why you think you should carry. And they check.

 

[Bogey]

If you live in Delaware,You can not carry with a out of state permit.You must have a delaware permit.

 

[mappow]

Permit process is ALL about taxing the honest law abiding citizen. Crazies, loons and felons will buy and carry as they wish. YOU the law abiding citizen is penalized. WHY? Because you'll pay for your rights, everyone else doesn't give a damm. GOT FREEDOM?

 

[apvbguy]

If you live in Delaware,You can not carry with a out of state permit.You must have a delaware permit.

this is wrong! according to http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/delaware.pdf your first post and you really blew it!:bad: if you are going to post please don't post wrong info!

Permits/Licenses This State Honors
Alaska Arkansas Arizona Colorado Florida
Kentucky Maine Michigan Missouri North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia West Virginia
Delaware Honors Non-Resident Permits/Licenses From the States They Honor.

 

[apvbguy]

IL does not issue to anyone.
CT, MA, MD, NJ & NY is next to impossible to get a ccw.

Check the maps on this site under concealed carry resources.

FWIW it is NYC where is is next to impossible for the average guy to get a permit, and other than nassau county the rest of the state isn't all that hard to get one.

 

[bcihak]

Are you sure they honor Out of state licenses for Residents? Many states require their own residents to get a local license while they accept other licenses for those "passing through".... Check that out, wouldn't want you to go to jail on accident.

 

[NavyLCDR]

this is wrong! according to http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/delaware.pdf your first post and you really blew it!:bad: if you are going to post please don't post wrong info!

Permits/Licenses This State Honors
Alaska Arkansas Arizona Colorado Florida
Kentucky Maine Michigan Missouri North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia West Virginia
Delaware Honors Non-Resident Permits/Licenses From the States They Honor.

If you are going to post reprimands, I would suggest you do your own research first to avoid looking like such a fool in the future. Deleware Code:

CHAPTER 5. SPECIFIC OFFENSES Subchapter VII. Offenses Against Public Health, Order and Decency

1441(j):

(j) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code to the contrary, the State of Delaware shall give full faith and credit and shall otherwise honor and give full force and effect to all licenses/permits issued to the citizens of other states where those issuing states also give full faith and credit and otherwise honor the licenses issued by the State of Delaware pursuant to this section and where those licenses/permits are issued by authority pursuant to state law and which afford a reasonably similar degree of protection as is provided by licensure in Delaware. For the purpose of this subsection "reasonably similar" does not preclude alternative or differing provisions nor a different source and process by which eligibility is determined. Notwithstanding the forgoing, if there is evidence of a pattern of issuing licenses/permits to convicted felons in another state, the Attorney General shall not include that state under the exception contained in this subsection even if the law of that state is determined to be "reasonably similar." The Attorney General shall communicate the provisions of this section to the Attorneys General of the several states and shall determine those states whose licensing/permit systems qualify for recognition under this section. The Attorney General shall publish on January 15th of each year a list of all States which have qualified for reciprocity under this subsection. Such list shall be valid for one year and any removal of a State from the list shall not occur without 1 year's notice of such impending removal. Such list shall be made readily available to all State and local law-enforcement agencies within the State as well as to all then-current holders of licenses issued by the State of Delaware pursuant to this Section.

and

Delaware Department of Justice - Attorney Generals Office

Pursuant to 11 Del.C. ' 1441(j), as of July 11, 2003, Delaware law allows residents of other states who have been issued a concealed deadly weapon license or permit by certain other states to lawfully carry concealed deadly weapons in Delaware if the state that issued the permit or license also recognizes Delaware's concealed deadly weapons licenses, and if Delaware's Attorney General also determines that the concealed deadly weapons licensing or permit laws in the issuing state "afford a reasonably similar degree of protection as is provided by licensure in Delaware."

 

[ninjachica]

If you live in Delaware,You can not carry with a out of state permit.You must have a delaware permit.

Will you please share your source? I have been looking trying to find where it says that but I can't find where it says that. Thank you so much! I definitely don't want to share wrong info, but most sites I look on say that Delaware honors VA non-resident permits. Is it only for non-residents of Delaware? Is that the deal? I'd love a link to learn more if you have one.

Thanks!

 

[NavyLCDR]

Are you sure they honor Out of state licenses for Residents? Many states require their own residents to get a local license while they accept other licenses for those "passing through".... Check that out, wouldn't want you to go to jail on accident.

Will you please share your source? I have been looking trying to find where it says that but I can't find where it says that. Thank you so much! I definitely don't want to share wrong info, but most sites I look on say that Delaware honors VA non-resident permits. Is it only for non-residents of Delaware? Is that the deal? I'd love a link to learn more if you have one.

Thanks!

Read post #9.

15 character minimum post. Who cares?

 

[sdprof]

Permit process is ALL about taxing the honest law abiding citizen. Crazies, loons and felons will buy and carry as they wish. YOU the law abiding citizen is penalized. WHY? Because you'll pay for your rights, everyone else doesn't give a damm. GOT FREEDOM?

...and making the process so onerous and lengthy as to dissuade many from even attempting to get a permit.

There is no, repeat no, reason that any permitting process should take 60, 90, 120, 730 days. Many states, even those that require prints and proof of training, have shown they can issue a permit within two weeks, or less. More than that is harassment of the citizens.

 

[Bogey]

I'm sorry,You can not carry, with a non resident permit in Delaware if you live in the state.You have to have a Delaware permit.I hade a Fla. permit that covers Delaware.And i was informed that i was breaking the law. And that was from the AG office in Delaware.If you are a out of stater then it's legal.But if your a resident with only a non risident permint you will go to jail.

 

[Bogey]

I live in Delaware,If you are a resident of Delaware you need a Delaware permit.If you don't live in Delaware and have a non resident permit that Delaware honors you are ok.And they won't take the i didn't know for a excuse trust me .

 

[Bogey]

Hey fool,Your going to get someone thrown in jail.Iknow it cost me over 500 to get a permit.

 

[Bogey]

Call the AG office in Delaware.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Call the AG office in Delaware.

Bogey - just drop it already. Good God. The correct statutes/information were posted in post #9. Beating a dead horse isn't going to profit anyone.

 

[Kalamity023]

IL does not issue to anyone.
CT, MA, MD, NJ & NY is next to impossible to get a ccw.

Check the maps on this site under concealed carry resources.

CT is not next to impossible, in fact there has been an upswing in issuance. They just have really stupid laws pertaining to firearms.

All that's required is an 8hr safety course and the state form. Some towns require letters from townsfolk but if you have a good attorney you can circumvent that. CT will take the full 90 days to process your request, and it costs about 200 in all, and $100 every 5 years thereafter.

 

[BC1]

IL does not issue to anyone.
CT, MA, MD, NJ & NY is next to impossible to get a ccw.

Check the maps on this site under concealed carry resources.

No problem in NYS (NYC is tough). A couple of counties restrict the carry to certain activities but for the most part it's easy. No training class or qualifier is required by law but it's a good idea to take a safety class. Permit is good for life, no renewal required. Cost about $120. Time to approve varies from county to county but the average is about six months. Standard background check, no person-on-person criminal history. No domestic violence in your background. DUI doesn't prohibit getting a license. No laws against carrying in bars, restaurants, churches, public transportation, banks, etc. No requirement to inform LEO. We've done many, many permits for clients and have had only a few denials over the past eight years... all had something bad in their background. Connecticut is also not hard. We've done a few CT permits for clients.

 

[Gr8gunz]

FWIW it is NYC where is is next to impossible for the average guy to get a permit, and other than nassau county the rest of the state isn't all that hard to get one.

I moved from the socialist republic of New York a few years ago so this may not be true anymore. Just my own experience.

It really depends on the county judge. Some permits are conditional and some are not. I obtained an unconditional permit in Schoharie county but it took 3 years. Had to be a NY resident for a minimum of 1 year before you could even apply. Application requires much hoop jumping such as getting three signatures of folks (non relatives) who have been residents for more than 3 years vouching for your integrity. You were then issued a conditional permit which you must have for 3 years before you can apply for an unconditional permit. Even then, pray that the judge is having a good day as he had been known to deny those apps for no apparent reason. He doesn't have to give one either.