Do You Have a CCW Permit?

[NAMVET72]

If you have on ehow long have you had one? And let see your EDC and carry rig and BUG , etc................


Clyde

[LexKing]

I have had a CCW for 15 years. I carry a Seecamp LWS-380 everyday.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo265/LexKing_photos/Guns/Seecamp/LWS380-1R.jpg

Sometimes I carry a Les Baer P2 9mm and a Rohrbaugh 9mm Stealth as a bug.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo265/LexKing_photos/Guns/Rohrbaugh/R9s-Stealth.jpg

[Riverpigusmc]

Had one in Indiana for fifteen years...almost 8 years here in Florida. I gotta take some pics this weekend anyhow

[Sheepdog]

I have two, one in Texas and one from Florida.

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/swe1233/_DSC4577.jpg

[Boats]

CCW for 11 years. Mostly carried a HK P7M8 during those years, but for the last 6 months I've been carrying a Citadel CS officer's sized 1911 in a Milt Sparks SS2 holster.

Don't carry a BUG.

Gotta put together a picture of my carry kit :(

[Roverron]

I've had my CCW for 17 yrs, this is my typical daily wear. My NH T-3
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r631/roverron6/IMG_0012.jpg

[Grouse]

since 96,

From 96-2007 Hk USP 40cal daily
From 2007-2009 (dec) FnH 5.7
From Dec 2009- 2010 Pm7,
Now i switch between the guardian, pm7, vbob, and smith 642 airweight depending on what i am doing.
http://www.pbase.com/dsgrouse/image/139036587.jpg
pic of the now sold 5.7
http://www.pbase.com/dsgrouse/image/132676804.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/dsgrouse/image/131467486.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/dsgrouse/image/139470547.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/680488_362428310514151_1306001238_o.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/178723_318516798238636_2121093971_o.jpg

[sdmc530]

Yep had once since 2001...and I currently have the civilian model and the all so powerful law enforcement model good in any state...so nice!

[douglas_knott]

I have had mine for 6+ years Utah and Missouri. I currently carry my Dan Wesson Razorback 10mm in a Nick Mathews iwb holster and a AG custom gunleather belt. Sometimes carry my kel tec P3AT as a bug. I keep my Razorback loaded with 180 grain Hornady xtp's.

[MajO]

Since you asked, Clyde: I had a CCW in Virginia, until I moved back to Pennsylvania in 2005. I have had a Pennsylvania Resident License since. The last two years, I have also had Florida, Virginia and Utah Non Resident permits.:flagwave:

When I carry, it is usually my Colt Night Commander (with tactical package) in a Milt Sparks Summer Special Holster. :D

http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=35&pictureid=529

Best wishes to all.

[Riverpigusmc]

Damn, Ron, that pistol is cuter than three speckled pups!

[ABC3]

I've carried for more than 40 yr's (I think). I've owned and carried just about all of them.

The last 10 yr's or so a Les Baer OWB or Ed Brown Kobra Carry.

Too many to list (my wife may get on the computer) and I wouldn't want that.

[Roverron]

Damn, Ron, that pistol is cuter than three speckled pups!

Why, thank you sir!

[Zilmo]

I have had my permit for 36 years.

[RevM]

Had mine in NH when I was 18 ... that expired about the time I moved to CT in 1986 after college. I did not get a permit or carry for the 22 years I was in CT, then got my SC resident permit and a NH out-of-state permit in early 2009.

Most of the time I carry my DW Guardian 45 in a Kelley Gun Leather C-Flex. It is so slim, comfortable, and easy to carry I hardly need the diminutive Keltec PF-9 anymore.

[titanse05]

I have had my CCW permit since December of 2008 and have carried my CBOB everyday since February 2009. My leather holster and belt is C5. Will try and get a updated picture asap.

[herefordman1]

My wife and I got ours when we were in VA. We lived in a place off the road w/no close neighbors and home crashing was becoming the "IN" thing in our area. They expire in 2014 and we'll renew here in OH. I carry all the time even around the farm. You never know who'll come down the driveway.

Jim

[Snipersnest]

I've had my LTC since the mid sixties, and my MG license since 1978. I also have my LEOSA which allows me to carry anywhere in the U.S. including its possessions and territories. So there :p

[NAMVET72]

I have had my CCW Permit since 1971, Ohio, Va, Fla, Utah

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/NAVET74/DSCF0359-1.jpg


The grips were given to a friend for a Karma and the bottom knife was also given as a Karma...............


It is my DW 09 Marksman and carry a SOG Twitch XL...............

Clyde

[Roverron]

Very nice Chief!

[MPrimo]

I have had it for around 15 years. My primary CCW is a DW CCO. I also carry a J Frame Titanium Airweight, an M&P 9C, a Kahr PM9 and a Kahr P380 depending on weather and clothing. I really love the CCO. Pics in a bit if my batteries hold out in the camera!

[AutoMag]

I have had one for close to 30 years!

When I first got one I actually had to go to court in front of a judge to get it approved.

[Roverron]

Very nice set

[Snipersnest]

John, the grips in picture number two are pretty! Man you're an old booger aren't you! :eek:

[Razorwire]

Concealed carry since 1987. Here are two of the current batch:

http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii634/oldcav1sg/fbdba1c6.jpg

[AutoMag]

John, the grips in picture number two are pretty! Man you're an old booger aren't you! :eek:

Yes I am!!! That is Clyde playing games again!!!:D:D

I am really 85 as I had originally posted!!! Clyde, I have a few of my boys on the lookout for you on opening day of deer season!!!!!:D

I think Cappi made those grips for me Herb!!!

[zukinut]

I'm fairly new to the game and only been carrying a couple years now. Started out with a Ruger LCP, then my 1911 in a crossbreed and have since gone to a G19 in a crossbreed.

If I feel the need I'll carry my wife's 738 as a BUG, actually need to pick another one up for my myself or another Ruger 380 like I had.

[Brandana]

CCW for five years and just received my renewal. Started with a LCP and CZ compact, but recently graduated to a DW ECO 45. Being from Floriduh I will probably still carry my LCP in the summer and when wearing shorts and t-shirts (most of the time) and the ECO in the cooler months. Have a new Garrett Silent Thunder which will probably work in the hotter months. My wife has been liking my LCP so there may be a 9mm pocket pistol soon.

[Dred]

CCW since July 2012 - somebody hasta be new.

Primary rig is vbob in Silent Thunder IWB on one of Lane's 1.5" belts. Sometimes add fancy Magholder Magazine Holder; sometimes carry in any of 3 alternative holsters including my cotep iwb

Secondary is Sig P938. Waiting on a Silent Thunder Solo, but carrying in a cheapo universal.

I need to break out the camera soon. Funny that 4 months of carry have already seen 5 holsters with a 6th on the way and a 7th high up on the list (a solo for the vbob if the 938 solo meets expectations.

[TBerger27]

I have been a ccw holder since january 2011. My daily carry carry weapon is a DW guardian 9mm... I alternate a browning hi power and FN FNX9 as well. All great guns.

[Feathermerchant]

Since 2006, I promised myself I would never bluff again after a run in with bad guys. I carry a Colt CCO .45 in Milt Sparks IWB, or Gun Tottin' Mama's purse, or thigh holster.

[GoldenVolt]

I've been carrying for 3 years now. I'm not sure why I waited so long to get a ccw permit. When I carry it's usually my Ultra CDP II.http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=60&pictureid=530


Greg

[mrerick]

Hi,

I started in 1973 with a FOID card in Illinois (not carry, but at least I could own a pistol...)

In 1980s got my CC License in New York.

LFI from Masaad Ayoob in 1988. I passed this course using my Dan Wesson Model 15 from a complete pistol-pac. In our end of course shoot-off, I missed beating Mas by one point!

In 1996 got my CCH Permit in North Carolina.

In 2011 became a NC CCH Instructor.

I've carried wherever it's been legal, and like it here in North Carolina!

Marc

[Riverpigusmc]

Since 2006, I promised myself I would never bluff again after a run in with bad guys. I carry a Colt CCO .45 in Milt Sparks IWB, or Gun Tottin' Mama's purse, or thigh holster.

thigh holster.....hmmmmmmmmm...

Hi, Mary :D

[DUBYA.R]

I carried a DW .357 in a shoulder holster, back in the 70's.
Didn't have a "legitimate need" for a CPL by 1980, cause I made a career change.
Then, around 1988 I found myself visiting crime scenes and designing alarm and video systems in Detroit. I just retired from that occupation, about a year ago. Will renew my CPL in about 2 yrs.
These are the pistols (pictured) that are in my very flexible carry routine.
I prefer the CBOB, in the little Galco or DeSantis (wich is ocupied by my C3 in this picture). Depends on my mood, the weather, where I'm going, etc.
Also in the line-up you will find my P220R in a Minotaur holster (no, those grips did not come with it), M&P 9mm w/thumb safety in Galco leather, Kahr C9 dressed in Don Hume, and my CZ 85 Combat 9mm is wearing it's Concealco holster.

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy5/DUBYA_bucket/IMG_01forum_zps4919c122.jpg

[Grizzman]

I've only been carrying for about a year and a half. Primarily it's my CCO in either a Milt Sparks VMII or a Crossbreed SuperTuck.

When I need something smaller, I use a Sig P238 in either an RKBA or DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster.

I think I'll take a few new photos of the rigs later this week.

Grizz

[BobDE]

Over 15 years. Carried a Glock until just recently. Moved to a 1911. Dan Wesson Guardian in 45.

http://randomthoughtsandphotos.com/images/NateTacticalDanWesson.jpg

[DUBYA.R]

Over 15 years. Carried a Glock until just recently. Moved to a 1911. Dan Wesson Guardian in 45.

http://randomthoughtsandphotos.com/images/NateTacticalDanWesson.jpg

A wise decision Sir.

[Jdl2]

I have two: New York and Florida. 20+ years. Usually carry a DW CCO in VM2. Will admit to G23 in VM2 also. Sig P238 in Super Fly for pocket. Still don't have a camera:)
Jim

[HUNTERKJL]

I've had CCW since 2008, Arizona. My normal carry piece is a Kimber Pro Carry CDP II in either a Crossbreed Super Tuck or a Galco Concealable OWB. Have another that may soon replace or alternate with the Kimber, a Springfield Loaded Stainless Champion.

[ronpaul50]

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q788/ronpaul50/IMG_0559_zpsd47a3971.jpg

I've carried since 1972. Govt issue .45 from 72-74, my Colt from 1974 until an unfortunate divorce settlement in 1987. Then my Glock 17 until recently when I got my DW Vbob. That's my Kramer IWB #3.

[Boats]

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q788/ronpaul50/IMG_0559_zpsd47a3971.jpg

I've carried since 1972. Govt issue .45 from 72-74, my Colt from 1974 until an unfortunate divorce settlement in 1987. Then my Glock 17 until recently when I got my DW Vbob. That's my Kramer IWB #3.

Long time and nice pic, Ron.

I'm intrigued by the grips, but can't grok them from the cell phone pic.

What are they?

Tom

[ronpaul50]

Gabon Ebony from Sarge. Black on black. Belt and holster also black.

[guitarsandguns]

The wife and I are taking our CC class later this month. Hopefully I'll have the permit soon.

[DrHenley]

I'm on my second permit, which was issued in 2009. I don't remember when I got the first one.

This is my current carry rig...only one day old...

http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=98&pictureid=1079

Goes in a cargo pocket.

I carried a Charter Arms Bulldog first, then tried carrying a full sized 1911, but that didn't work. So I got a Sig Fastback Carry, but then downsized to the Sig Ultra Compact.

[Tango3]

Have CC'd for a year and a half; rotate between a Kimber SIS Pro, Eclipse Pro, Raptor Pro (all in .45ACP), ECO, and hopefully soon, a Baer HW Mono Commanche.

Carry in these OWB holsters: BiancheriUSA black elephant pancake style holsters with matching belt. These are awesome, good looking well made, and the best bang for the buck that I've seen on the market. Turn around time from placing the order to having them in my mitts: one week! For my less often CC'd full-sized 1911's I use a Wilson Lo-Profile pancake.

E.

[Boats]

Gabon Ebony from Sarge. Black on black. Belt and holster also black.

Forgot to respond to this, Ron. Your reply get me to looking around at ebony and I've got Zane making me some Gabon Ebony grips for my DW Guardian Duce.

I think ColMike had some horn grips that look similar. I really like the look of black on black.

I'm a simple sort of guy :)

Tom

[ratpatrol]

I've had mine for over 20 years; P228, full size 1911, P229, and my fav ECO.

[MSNM]

i started to carry the POLY judge, 2 inch IWB with a talon holster, i read all of these great reviews on how easy it is to carry blah blah, but i am a small guy. 5'5...and not so easy as my kel tec pf9 LOL. i sold the 9 to a buddy in need, to get my new toy. i am going to bump my pants size up a bit and see. i really loved my 9 and will get another, i know i know, why carry a cannon? im moving back to cali, so my tx ccw is worthless now...just want it for backpacking ect. just in case. but i plan on more hog hunting with my G20. hehe. love seeing peoples faces when they see me flip the switch on a hog with a 10mm.

[WVBubba]

Had my CCW for about 10 years....carried a springfield XDm .40 till I got my Kimber Super Carry both in Crossbreed SuperTuck....wife has had hers for about a year...carries a S&W Shield in a IWB rig

[AutoMag]

I have to go and turn in my renewal paperwork and $50.00 of course tomorrow as my CWP expires this month!!! Almost forgot!!!!

[Deleted]

I have to go and turn in my renewal paperwork and $50.00 of course tomorrow as my CWP expires this month!!! Almost forgot!!!!


Glad you reminded me John, Mine expires this month also.

Just mailed my renewal payment in and get new permit couple days later.



Hey Ellison when does yours come due?:p

[deputybpfife]

I plan on getting mine in the next month or so.

[Kadonny]

Yup, had it for almost 10 years now...time to renew in December 2013 for another 5 years.

[douglas_knott]

Whoo whoo. Ba Bam.

[ronpaul50]

I plan on getting mine in the next month or so.

Don't put off to tomorrow what you can do today. http://www.cotep.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[deputybpfife]

Does anybody have, or know whre I can find, state-by-state and/or county-by-county statistics of the percentage of citizens with their CCWs? One of my friends told me that they thought that our county of Phelps has 3%. I was just curious more than anything.

[ronpaul50]

Does anybody have, or know whre I can find, state-by-state and/or county-by-county statistics of the percentage of citizens with their CCWs? One of my friends told me that they thought that our county of Phelps has 3%. I was just curious more than anything.

I hope not. Nobody's business but yours.

[deputybpfife]

I hope not. Nobody's business but yours.

These statistics are publicly available as raw numbers, just wasn't sure about percenatges. I was wondering how many in a room of 100 were possibly carrying.

[Jubz]

Got my CA CCW over 2 years ago and just renewed it a few months ago for another 2 years. Sent in my app/fingerprints/etc for the Utah and Arizona non-resident CCW's and should be getting them in a couple of months, so I can carry in 36 states. I do travel often enough for my work.

For the few who don't know about this CCW reciprocity map by state:
http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html

And here's a CCW app that I have on my Android smartphone, pretty handy:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ryan.ccw&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInJ5YW4uY 2N3Il0.

Current EDC is a Glock 23; sometimes a G27 depending on the needs. But this will soon change to a CBOB and have already ordered IWB and OWB holsters.

Right of the mag pouch is a Taser C2, for those less-than-lethal situations.

http://properauthority.com/brass/images/2rigs.jpg

[Carl in GA]

These statistics are publicly available as raw numbers, just wasn't sure about percenatges. I was wondering how many in a room of 100 were possibly carrying.

A good question to keep the bad guys guessing about, imho. I've had my permit for a couple of years now and should've pulled the trigger on it long ago. First five-year renewal comes up in May of '16, I believe.

[wheelyfun44]

Permit for concealed carry is not necessary in Vermont!!

I do, however, have permits for NH and CT, which enables me to carry in many states....unfortunately, there are many "commie" states in the Northeast, which prevent me from carrying where I most need to....large urban areas.

[CrackerKen]

Yep, I have one. I got my FL CWFL in 1993. In addition, several years ago I got my retired LEO credentials (when the agency I retired from started issuing them), and I am qualified (and certified annually, at least) under the LEOSA of 2004, also known as HR218. So, I have what amounts to a 50 state CCW permit, even though there are some states where I'd be reluctant to carry, like NJ, NY, and IL (I don't plan on going there anyway). In FL, if you have a CWFL, you don't have to go through the waiting period to buy a firearm, however, if you are LEO, or retired LEO with ID, you have to wait.

My EDV varies, depending on what I'm doing and my clothing - anything from a Keltec P3AT pocket pistol, up to my 1911, to include a S&W M&P 40 Shield, a S&W 642 snubby, or a Glock 27.

[Horse'nround]

I honestly can't remember when I started carrying. Used to open carry a Ruger security six to go snake hunting with friends at sixteen. Went in the Navy at 19 and when I landed in Wa. state in 78' got my 1st CCW. So what's that Hmmm... 36? To damn long ago to remember... anyway I've always had a soft spot for the 1911, packed a variety of iron but always come back to the best.
EDC - DW Guardian
BBQ - DW CBOB
Tool box Mimber Eclipse II
Bug - Sig P938 Equinox
Boot - Cheap 22 wheelie...

http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i435/PeeShuter/P1000993.jpg (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/PeeShuter/media/P1000993.jpg.html)

sorry I will have to update my file photo to include Holster gear.

[DrHenley]

I guess I should update my entry...

The SIG Fastback didn't last too long as my carry gun because it wouldn't quite fit in a cargo pocket in a usable position. So I got a SIG Ultra Carry which fits perfectly. Here it is in the cargo pocket rig. The foam keeps it from shifting and prevents printing. The result is amazingly inconspicuous since there is no discernible outline of anything in the cargo pocket.

http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=98&pictureid=708

Note that due to the magwell, a Checkmate 8 round mag barely protrudes - just enough to make it easy to seat fully. All my full sized mags work flawlessly, so I never use Officer mags in it. Without a base pad, an Officer mag can't easily be seated anyhow.

I carry 3 spare mags in the opposite cargo pocket.

[Hail Caesar]

Not only a CCW permit holder....but I am an Instructor.

[edgehill]

My wife and I have had our CWFL for almost four years. I carry a Berratta Px4 in .40. I also carry a Kershaw Tanto Blur and Syderco Perrin Street Bowie.

Occasionally I'll swap the Street Bowie out for a Hen&Rooster 8-inch Bowie.

My wife carries a S&W Bodyguard.

[douglas_knott]

Not only a CCW permit holder....but I am an Instructor.

Welcome back Alan. Good to see ya around again.

Sent from my HTC6500LVW using Tapatalk

[milkmanjoe]

Have a Concealed Weapon License here in Florida for a decade. Have other states, too. Here in Florida it is clearly printed as a license, not a permit. My EDC has been a Glock 17, though now that I have had all but one of the surgeries I need, I am able to transition back to 1911's. No surprise I carry an array of Springfield 1911's, my EDC guns are all plain parkerized, low profile or no sights, rough grip texture. You guys have me slowly motivating to a DW Valor, though when I acquire that 1911 it will have night sights and grips that I will grind to fit my hands, especially the mag release.

[GD2A]

I hot my first CCW back in CT in '97. Got my FL one in January '13. EDC is a S&W 442 but I'm trying to carry a Commander ... trying. The little Smith is so easy!

[MPDC]

Yes, Florida Resident License. I carry either an XD-M or XDSC, depending on my uniform of the day, LOL. Both on 9MM.

[AdamG247 (Navy-Ret)]

I have 3, Virginia, Texas and Florida. I was carrying a Sig Nightmare, then I acquired a new VBOB in black duty finish. So, now carry one or the other. Mood dependent. I usually wear a shoulder rig or OWB leather holsters. Left handed.

Photo to come. Experiencing temporary technical difficulties. Another words Computer smarter than user!

[T.S.]

I've had my Florida Concealed Weapon and Firearm License since July of 2012, but carried off duty as an Ohio LEO for a long time before that.

I carry what I carried as my off duty carry back then, a 1973 Colt Combat Commander in .45 acp with Federal 230 Grain Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Points.

This is a photo of it in my "Jackass" Shoulder Holster Rig from back in the "good Ol' day" ... :D

http://i.imgur.com/LSuV8Pg.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KqzJ2pN.jpg

[LittleGator]

Florida CWFL since 2008 (should have gotten it long ago). Now carry whenever/wherever legal. For a quiet day in the office, I will carry the Kahr CM9 in a Panther IWB.

If out and about the rotation consists of the Sig P220 SAS, Sig P229 SAS or Glock 19. The P229 and Glock reside in Panthers. I have a Blade-Tec for the P220.

I have an embarrassing confession to make: I purchased a SA Champion Loaded a couple of years ago, and even have two beautiful Milt Sparks holsters for it. I have shot it enough at the range, and it is uber reliable. But I just can't get past that thumb safety thingy. I wake up in the middle of the night in a sweat, and wondering what if I really really need it pronto and I swipe at it, and miss? :eek: Just haven't trained enough with it to feel comfortable.

Regards,

[Paladin1]

Another Florida CCW permit holder here. I obtained mine about 7 years ago. I carry either my Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 or Springfield XDs if I'm traveling light.

[Hodawg]

Been carrying since January of 1979. Dang I'm old.

[DrHenley]

I purchased a SA Champion Loaded a couple of years ago, and even have two beautiful Milt Sparks holsters for it. I have shot it enough at the range, and it is uber reliable. But I just can't get past that thumb safety thingy. I wake up in the middle of the night sweating, and wondering what if I really really need it pronto and I swipe at it, and miss? :eek: Just haven't trained enough with it to feel comfortable.


Run through a few IDPA matches with it. You really find out about a gun that way!

[BlackKnight]

Another thread I failed to respond to. What the heck. Better late than never. Beside we have some new members. Maybe they'll chime in as well.
Anyway, while NJ is a "shall issue" state in reality it's a "no issue." Several lawsuits have been filed throughout the years and each time it's gets dismissed or the current process re-affirmed.
Anyway, since I'm LEO I get to carry and thanks to H.R. 218, for life and in all 50 states.
So I'm been carrying since 1995. Below is my EDC. Missing is a Swiss Army Knife with a handcuff key. For off duty it's the same except for the .38 and one less magazine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/DSC00423_zps2cdbc2d8.jpg

[RKP]

Here it’s referred to as a CPL (Concealed Pistol License).

Beretta 92FS 9mm:
http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss132/rkpayne/untitled-1.png (http://s569.photobucket.com/user/rkpayne/media/untitled-1.png.html)

SA XDS .45:
http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss132/rkpayne/untitled-2.png (http://s569.photobucket.com/user/rkpayne/media/untitled-2.png.html)

.... and, I have one of these on it's way - :D
DW CCO .45:
http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss132/rkpayne/cz-usa-dan-wesson-cco-bobtail.png (http://s569.photobucket.com/user/rkpayne/media/cz-usa-dan-wesson-cco-bobtail.png.html)

[jmlutz]

You will love that CCO,I'm on my second one.They are just excellent pistols.

[BlackKnight]

You will love that CCO,I'm on my second one.They are just excellent pistols.
I want one.

[RKP]

You will love that CCO, I'm on my second one. They are just excellent pistols.

.... and I'm chomping at the bit to get my hands on it too! :D

[DrHenley]

The old "Georgia Firearms License" has been replaced by a "Georgia Weapons Carry License". The name change is partly because it also allows you to carry knives with a blade longer than 5" concealed. I may have to start carrying a blade. Open carry and concealed carry are treated equally by law as far as I can tell, but of course if you carry openly, it's possible that you might "frighten" someone who might then call the Police.

So now instead of a two letter "FL" we have a three letter "WCL" bringing us up to speed with all the CCWs, CPLs, CHLs, CPLs, CHPs, CCLs, LCPs... :rolleyes:

New laws have made life much easier on WCL holders. Carry is now legal in state parks, churches that explicitly allow it, bars, etc. They have made it much more difficult to get arrested for accidentally carrying in State Government buildings by making it legal except where there are metal detectors to stop you from entering.

http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=98&pictureid=887

[brownie]

Got the first permit in Ma. in 72, gave it up for the Az permit when I moved here 10 yrs ago. I've had a Ma; RI; NH; and Az permit over the years. Since 72 which makes it 42 years with a permit from one or another state.

[reddoggm]

I finally bit the bullet so to speak and paid the ransom $$$ for a CCW 5 years ago But not to Ohio my home state I went with Virginia,s because it covered more States at the Time
DOGG!!!

[flphotog]

I'm new to the party, only a couple of years.
Here is my primary carry:

http://i.imgur.com/1FuNKzdl.jpg

and another:

http://i.imgur.com/N4MguhVl.jpg

[pitor]

I'll play. If had my Florida CWFL since May 2010.

My EDC...
Glock G19 in Panther IWB
SAK Alox Pioneer, best slip joint knife ever
Keys in a SmartKey holder
Fenix E12 edc flashlight + extra AA battery, brightest for its size, uses a single AA, ideal for traveling
Samsung S3
Bandana and nitrile gloves (First Aid/AED/CPR)
Wallet with magnetic money clip

[Rick McC.]

Got mine in July of '87, and have lost track of how many renewals I've had since then.

[Tango3]

Have had mine for 4 years and will be renewing this year.

[Dwe]

Yep
Florida NR and Illinois Resident
Carry 1911's, DW's and Baers and a Glock 30sf. With an LCR bug as a pocket rocket.

My guardian in 38 Super
http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah149/cooley7fa/Mobile%20Uploads/6FCE1448-E5DE-4D74-89DF-160C8DABFCF0_zpsonp4he60.jpg (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/cooley7fa/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6FCE1448-E5DE-4D74-89DF-160C8DABFCF0_zpsonp4he60.jpg.html)
http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah149/cooley7fa/Mobile%20Uploads/3F90C292-96AA-45D2-AE11-E54F99BB7E32_zpsysrtfoxi.jpg (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/cooley7fa/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3F90C292-96AA-45D2-AE11-E54F99BB7E32_zpsysrtfoxi.jpg.html)

[V Bob]

CCW check.
Length = during the current adminstration
So about eight years, seems longer.
EDC = Dan Wesson V Bob.
Before that was a Sig P239 in .357 Sig.
Sometimes I use to carry my 50 GI.
Have been known to throw on my coonan .357 mag on a rare occasion.
Always...
Front pocket back up EDC LCR in 38+p.
With one of the above.

In all fairness since getting the V Bob it has become my go to 90+% of the time.

[DrHenley]

As of this fall, this is my cool weather EDC. I have started wearing an unlined cotton canvas jacket when it's too warm for a real jacket, just so I can carry this rig.

http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=98&pictureid=1080

Sig Fastback Carry in .45.

I like the extreme cant on that holster because I can move the pistol farther back and still be able to draw easily. And then a gust of wind won't expose my rig. And while driving, the pistol is not blocked by the seat belt and is easy to draw.

You might notice that the mags are loaded to capacity-1. I found that in IDPA competition, I would often fail to seat the mag fully on a tactical reload, and then it would drop out when I fired a shot. Leaving one round out makes it much easier to seat the mag. It also is easier on the springs.

That is a Leatherman Wingman that I sometime wear inside my belt. If I wear it outside it tends to work it's way off. And the light is an UltraFire with a 14500 li-ion battery that I generally carry in my pocket. It also likes to work itself off my belt.

http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=98&pictureid=1046

[TLE2]

I've had a Texas permit since 2009, an OK permit since 2014, and here's my rig:

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/mmshumate/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.jpeg (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/mmshumate/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.jpeg.html)

[Lonestar grips.]

I like the rattler grips Michael!

[DaFadda]

I just went through all ten pages... I can't believe that I never responded to this thread. Well... with a bunch of new guys coming up... Maybe my post will prompt them to post theirs too. So... here goes:

One of these... clockwise from the left. Dan Wesson Guardian in 9mm, Dan Wesson Patriot or my current favorite... my Dan Wesson CCO.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g407/DaFadda/DSCN0790_zpswnugfku0.jpg

How do I carry? IWB with a custom made holster from Lane Spier...aka Lasko Leather. I thought the praying hands was a nice touch, and he named the model "The Preacher".

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g407/DaFadda/P1020641.jpg

EDC also includes a Cold Steel 350. aka a "Gibbs knife" from NCIS. No picture on that one.

First permit was in 1985 from CT, it is now an out of state permit for me. Current State is Tennessee and I also have the Utah permit. So I can carry in all but 7 or 8 states, and I don't want to go to any of them anyhow! NY, NJ, RI, MA, IL, CA, CO and I think... Oregon.

[pitor]

Florida permit since 2010, carry everyday everywhere not prohibited by law.

[pony up]

New York State for years, Florida for 9 and Maine since I can remember. Carry most days I am out and about. WC Spec-ops 9

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s566/dennisew/IMG_2202_zpsnksrhymn.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/dennisew/media/IMG_2202_zpsnksrhymn.jpg.html)

Carry in the car .... always... DW Guardian 38 Super w/ reworked WC ivory grips.

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s566/dennisew/IMG_2329_zpsu4bpoxie.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/dennisew/media/IMG_2329_zpsu4bpoxie.jpg.html)

[Coyote44]

Yes....about 15 years or so....usually carry a Colt 9mm 5 inch.

[FfNJGTFO]

If you have one, how long have you had one? And let see your EDC and carry rig and BUG , etc................


Clyde

Initially, I took a "multi-state CCW (http://shootersontarget.com/multi-state.html)" course offered in (of all places), NJ! :eek: For the course fee, they covered everything (training, fingerprints, completion of forms, Notary services, photographs, etc.)... everything except the application fees themselves, for each state you wished. They offer four states in total (UT, AZ, FL, VA). I took all but VA, as the "non-res" fee was a little pricey, and I was covered in VA by the other states. For FL, the course did offer a live fire qualification portion, but it was BYOG/A. They supplied the range and targets. The facility was the Quinton Sportsmens Club (http://www.quintonsportsmensclub.com/) in Salem NJ, but i understand, now that the course is "mobile" and will travel to wherever in the NJ/Del/PA area anyone would like to host it.

I applied for the three states (AZ, FL, UT, all non-res) in the 03/15/2014 time frame, and received all back roughly 2 months later. As of today, my FL CWFL is now a "resident" CWFL. My EDC is a "Shield 9mm" with 8 rnd mags, but I'm thinking about changing to a SIG Sauer P320 Sub compact for EDC and making the Shield the BUG. I'll have to see how it feels to fire, first, but I do like the extra mag capacity (+4 as compared to the Shield). Hopefully, it will result in better groupings (the Shield is still scattering just a tad), but I have to check that first. I'm getting very good groupings with my full sized SIG Sauer P226, but it's too big to EDC concealed.

We'll see.









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[kramm]

I've had my CCW for 10 years. My EDC is a Kahr PM4544N. I carry it in a Jefferies Custom Leather IWB holster. I also carry my DW CCO, and Sig P238. I carry both in Jefferies Holsters.
I want to take this opportunity to wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[zenfly]

NY carry permit since 1970 then FL since 1991.

[oak1971]

Got mine as soon as it was legal here.

[Coyote44]

About 20 years

[AFJuvat]

Yep. Let mie lapse for a while, but then renewed again in 2013.

[dw1911]

Yep, Here in Virginia we have a :
Concealed
Handgun
Permit AKA: CHP.

[RKP]

Yes, and here it's called a CPL:
Concealed Pistol License

[DrHenley]

Here in Georgia it is officially called a WCL (Weapons Carry License) because you have to have it not only for concealed carry but for open carry too. And it includes knives.

But in practice it is called all sorts of things..."Carry license" "Weapons Permit" "CCW" etc.

http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=22&pictureid=888

[Semper Paratus]

I have had a Connecticut CCW since 1980, and a VA CCW for 20+ years. Daily carry, depending on time of year and attire, is one of the following; S&W 640 carried OWB or pocket (.357 Mag), S&W Shield 9mm carried IWB or a DW CBOB in 45 auto. With the revolver it is stoked with 125 gr .Hornady HST with two speed strips with .38 Spcl 125 +p, Shield is carried with HST +p 124gr with at least 1 spare Mag and the CBOB 230 gr +p HST. The CBOB is carried IWB or OWB with two spare mags.