How many have concealed carry permit to carry a gun ?

[hodge]

I have mine, for a couple of reasons.
One, while it is legal in many states, including mine, to open carry, people panic. So, out of sight, out of mind. Two, if/when I transport it in my vehicle, I don't have to worry about dotting the I's and crossing the T's legally to have it inside my truck. I can have it anywhere. And three, it is my state right to carry concealed, and I not only take it seriously, I also cherish the liberty to protect my family, others, and myself.
Saying all of that, I truly carry concealed- no one knows its there, and they don't need to know. Out of sight, out of mind.
This is a good website to know your state laws, as well as the other state laws, and which states honor other state concealed permits.
Handgunlaw.us

 

[Iowachild]

Yes, I have one, I got it right after 9/11/01 and I utilize it!! :us-pennsylvania:

 

[houstonscott]

I am in the process. I don't really plan on carrying, I may put one in truck. I want the credibility a permit gives you if there is an incident on my property.

HS

 

[Tollster]

Had one for 20 years now, I can stop anytime, anywhere for doughnuts with confidence, just can't argue if they ain't fresh!

 

[sweettractors]

18 yr boy old arrested today in our high school and charged with "carrying a concealed deadly weapon, serial # defaced and having a weapon in possession on school property. He may be in deep "do do". Ken Sweet

 

[GBOUTDOORS]

Can't remember how long I have had a license to carry it's been that long 40 years? Here in Taxachussets it is good for 5 years and has different classes of legality and is $100. For years now I have gotten a license ( for all lawful purposes) it use to be for ccw but with the laws here you have to get it for all lawful purposes to be sure you are covered and not going to jail for sneezing the wrong way while carrying. We also have a law that if caught with a gun with no permit while committing a crime it's one year mandatory jail. Only thing is not one person has gone to jail under this law. But if I cross the street to get from one of my fields to another with a loaded gun while hunting big fines and loss of permit. And this has been done many times to good law abiding citizens. So in Massachusetts you are better off sticking up a gas station then going hunting :-( Boy do I love my hunting trips to Montana where the people are real and free and the skies are not cloudy all day.

 

[chin]

had my license to carry for almost 20 years now. Allows me to carry my wepaons however i want and all the time. Unlike people thet dont have a carry license, i can keep my guns and ammo anywhere in my vehicle even on the way to the range. everyone else has to keep guns and ammo seperate from each other in the trunk and only allowed to go and from the range. Its a no brainer

 

[chin]

I am in the process. I don't really plan on carrying, I may put one in truck. I want the credibility a permit gives you if there is an incident on my property.

HS

So in texas, you need a permit to use deadly force if your life is threatened on your own property and a permit gives you better credibility? (sounds like a great place to live).

 

[JD230511]

I don't remember how long I have had my hand gun permit. In Indiana you can open carry or conceal. I myself, I conceal it.

I few years ago they offered a lifetime permit for 100 bucks. So I was all over it.

 

[johnk]

Got my CC permit in 1975. Carry it quite a bit depending on where I am going. Hopefully never need to draw it...