Why the difference in state reciprocity from TX res vs. non-red LTC

[lwagner07]

I recently obtained a TX LTC (as a resident), but noticed that the number of states having reciprocity with TX is different than if you have a non-resident TX LTC. CO, FL, MI, and SC all drop off the reciprocity list. Anyone know why there is a difference? I would think it would be the same amount of states.

Lew Wagner

 

[NavyLCDR]

Because the "target" states' laws only grant reciprocity to residents of the those states they hold permits for. For example this is Colorado's Reciprocity statute:

18-12-213. Reciprocity
(1) A permit to carry a concealed handgun or a concealed weapon that is issued by a state that recognizes the validity of permits issued pursuant to this part 2 shall be valid in this state in all respects as a permit issued pursuant to this part 2 if the permit is issued to a person who is:
(a) Twenty-one years of age or older; and
(b) (I) A resident of the state that issued the permit, as demonstrated by the address stated on a valid picture identification that is issued by the state that issued the permit and is carried by the permit holder; or
(II) A resident of Colorado for no more than ninety days, as determined by the date of issuance on a valid picture identification issued by Colorado and carried by the permit holder.
(2) For purposes of this section, a "valid picture identification" means a driver's license or a state identification issued in lieu of a driver's license.