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cianayalei

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passing the handgun safety course, affidavit, bought and registered a gun.. does it mean i can carry a gun in my vehicle? sorry i am just a starter..
 
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If you have your CCW permit, then you can. If you don`t have your permit yet, then it depends on the laws were you live.
 
cianayalei said:
passing the handgun safety course, affidavit, bought and registered a gun.. does it mean i can carry a gun in my vehicle? sorry i am just a starter..
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May I strongly!! suggest not taking the word of anonymous internet posters (myself included!) and research the actual laws in your State!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A simple 'net search for ...... thenameofyourstate gun laws .... (as an example links to gun laws in my State show up when I search for ..... Michigan gun laws ...) will provide you with the ability to learn the actual laws that you must obey.

Please research the actual laws carefully because when carrying a gun a screw up, even an honest misunderstanding, could put you in prison.

Oh... and it would help if you were to mention the State you are from when asking questions about the law because what is legal in Michigan isn't necessarily legal where you are from.... so if I were to give you any answers to your questions I could end up telling you something that might get you in trouble because even though it might be legal for me in Michigan it doesn't apply to you in your State.
 
What did you learn about the local Sate Laws during your Classes? Go to your State Web Site and do a search for the laws reguarding the Carrying and transporting Weapons.
 
I'll echo what the others have said about looking at your state laws for yourself.

But I'd like to offer some advice besides. As one who has carried for many years, and has been an instructor for nearly that long, I hope sincerely that you do NOT begin to carry until you have a lot more experience and instruction under your belt. You must know your state and local laws inside out, and have the tactical training to be both safe and confident of your ability to use your weapon wisely and well if you ever needed to. Even if you have done a lot of range shooting, you are not therefore ready to carry.

Buying a gun and taking the introductory class does NOT make you ready to carry safely. If you were to need that gun and don't really know what you are doing... you could wind up in jail for the rest of your life even if you didn't kill someone unintentionally - which I'll assume you don't want to do either.

Begin to carry at home to become accustomed to it, of course. Please, please get more training before you carry in public.
 
Different states= different regulations. Your CWP instructer should have made your state's laws clear to you.
I live in S.C. and regulations are different than N.C.
 
MamaLiberty:306680 said:
I'll echo what the others have said about looking at your state laws for yourself.

But I'd like to offer some advice besides. As one who has carried for many years, and has been an instructor for nearly that long, I hope sincerely that you do NOT begin to carry until you have a lot more experience and instruction under your belt. You must know your state and local laws inside out, and have the tactical training to be both safe and confident of your ability to use your weapon wisely and well if you ever needed to. Even if you have done a lot of range shooting, you are not therefore ready to carry.

Buying a gun and taking the introductory class does NOT make you ready to carry safely. If you were to need that gun and don't really know what you are doing... you could wind up in jail for the rest of your life even if you didn't kill someone unintentionally - which I'll assume you don't want to do either.

Begin to carry at home to become accustomed to it, of course. Please, please get more training before you carry in public.
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Hey mama, don't take this too personal...

That is a pretty elitist way of telling someone if they can defend themselves or not. The only requirements to carry a firearm to me is if you have a heart beat. If you are alive, you deserve whatever method of self defense you choose.

What if.....
He doesn't have the money to afford training? (are there instructors out there willing to teach for free?)
He isn't required any class to get his permit?
He doesn't carry, and is killed? Is that better than jail?
I said even you don't have enough training to carry in public? Who sets the limit on training before you are able to safely carry in public?

Don't get me wrong, training is a very important part of owning a firearm, whether or not they choose to carry it daily. It is not a requirement or necessity though. Required training is an infringement deemed appropriate, acceptable, and reasonable...it is still an infringement none-the-less.

Until the OP comes back (if he ever does)...this thread will die away and become useless...so let's hope he does come back and tell us what state he lives in.
 
Firefighterchen said:
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Required training is an infringement deemed appropriate, acceptable, and reasonable...it is still an infringement none-the-less.
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I like how you used the words "appropriate, acceptable, and reasonable"....

Training is a good thing... yet requiring training is a very bad thing because not only is ANY condition of any kind put upon a right being an "infringement" (CC permits is a perfect example of an "infringement" complete with... training requirements) but there is a danger in requiring training.................

And that danger is quite simple....

-->Whoever controls what kind of training is "required" controls who is "allowed" to exercise the right.<--

Read that carefully because if someone is in control of who is "allowed" to do something then folks do not have the right to do it... they only have "permission" from those who are using the words "appropriate, acceptable, and reasonable" for a standard to control who is "allowed".
 
I was going to reply similarly to both Firefighterchen and Bikenut to MamaLiberty, but they said everything I would've said, so no need.

To MamaLiberty: Love the nick, just wish the meme was consistent with it.

Blues
 
Firefighterchen said:
Hey mama, don't take this too personal...

That is a pretty elitist way of telling someone if they can defend themselves or not. The only requirements to carry a firearm to me is if you have a heart beat. If you are alive, you deserve whatever method of self defense you choose.

What if.....
He doesn't have the money to afford training? (are there instructors out there willing to teach for free?)
He isn't required any class to get his permit?
He doesn't carry, and is killed? Is that better than jail?
I said even you don't have enough training to carry in public? Who sets the limit on training before you are able to safely carry in public?

Don't get me wrong, training is a very important part of owning a firearm, whether or not they choose to carry it daily. It is not a requirement or necessity though. Required training is an infringement deemed appropriate, acceptable, and reasonable...it is still an infringement none-the-less.

Until the OP comes back (if he ever does)...this thread will die away and become useless...so let's hope he does come back and tell us what state he lives in.
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Said nothing about "requirements." I am talking about this person taking the time and effort - however he does it - to know the law so he won't wind up in jail simply out of ignorance, and to gain knowledge/ confidence - when to shoot and when not to. Carrying a gun is a serious responsibility and a tremendous liability.

He has an absolute right to defend himself. He has a responsibility to understand the law and how to do so effectively without unnecessarily endangering others.

I'm sorry if some here think that is a trivial consideration.
 
MamaLiberty:307008 said:
Firefighterchen said:
Hey mama, don't take this too personal...

That is a pretty elitist way of telling someone if they can defend themselves or not. The only requirements to carry a firearm to me is if you have a heart beat. If you are alive, you deserve whatever method of self defense you choose.

What if.....
He doesn't have the money to afford training? (are there instructors out there willing to teach for free?)
He isn't required any class to get his permit?
He doesn't carry, and is killed? Is that better than jail?
I said even you don't have enough training to carry in public? Who sets the limit on training before you are able to safely carry in public?

Don't get me wrong, training is a very important part of owning a firearm, whether or not they choose to carry it daily. It is not a requirement or necessity though. Required training is an infringement deemed appropriate, acceptable, and reasonable...it is still an infringement none-the-less.

Until the OP comes back (if he ever does)...this thread will die away and become useless...so let's hope he does come back and tell us what state he lives in.
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Said nothing about "requirements." I am talking about this person taking the time and effort - however he does it - to know the law so he won't wind up in jail simply out of ignorance, and to gain knowledge/ confidence - when to shoot and when not to. Carrying a gun is a serious responsibility and a tremendous liability.

He has an absolute right to defend himself. He has a responsibility to understand the law and how to do so effectively without unnecessarily endangering others.

I'm sorry if some here think that is a trivial consideration.
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Hey mama,

I agree he should take the time to go to the range and read the laws. Train his body and his mind every day to make himself a better person and a better carrier. If you were to leave out all the bolded text from above and below, I would of whole heartedly agreed, but you are a walking a fine line when you start to suggest not carrying.

MamaLiberty:306680 said:
I'll echo what the others have said about looking at your state laws for yourself.

But I'd like to offer some advice besides. As one who has carried for many years, and has been an instructor for nearly that long, I hope sincerely that you do NOT begin to carry until you have a lot more experience and instruction under your belt. You must know your state and local laws inside out, and have the tactical training to be both safe and confident of your ability to use your weapon wisely and well if you ever needed to. Even if you have done a lot of range shooting, you are not therefore ready to carry.


Buying a gun and taking the introductory class does NOT make you ready to carry safely. If you were to need that gun and don't really know what you are doing... you could wind up in jail for the rest of your life even if you didn't kill someone unintentionally - which I'll assume you don't want to do either.

Begin to carry at home to become accustomed to it, of course. Please, please get more training before you carry in public.
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I'm not sure which state you live in (on android at the moment), but in my state of WA, there is no training or class time requirement to get our permit. Just an application and $55.25. We are not seeing any more negligence than any other state. If anything, we see as much, if not more, negligence from LEO's who are highly trained. The majority of gun owners in my state do not have "professional" training, will not use their firearm, or have any negligent actions their entire lives. The people of WA are not unnecessarily endangering each other by carrying their firearms, or any weapon they choose to defend themselves with.

Just like how I started carrying, and the majority of gun owners, I sincerely hope he does start carrying as often as possible. His skills and knowledge will start growing every day, but he should not give up his right to bear arms until someone else thinks he is ready to carry.
 
cianayalei said:
passing the handgun safety course, affidavit, bought and registered a gun.. does it mean i can carry a gun in my vehicle? sorry i am just a starter..
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I'm not a Lawyer (but I do play one on T.V.)
I don't live in Hawaii either but I have heard that Hawaii is just as bad as Illinois & New York City when it comes to gun rights.......

Good luck with that.
 
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