Non-Resident Licenses

Cactus_Sam · June 7th, 2007, 11:25 PM

Hello all. I have been lurking for a while now and taking in the wisdom that is available here. I just got an approval letter from the local sheriff's office saying that I can pick up my permit next week.

I travel extensively throughout OH, KY, and WV for work. With my OH resident permit I can carry in KY without any problem, but it is not recognized in WV. I have done some research and found out that Virginia offers a Non-Resident license and also has reciprocity with WV. I was wondering, If I get a non-resident VA license does that give me the right to carry in WV as well?

Scott · June 7th, 2007, 11:33 PM

There is some debate about a VA non-resident license being good in WV. The WV code specifies it must be a permit from the holder's state of residence. That indicates that a VA non-resident permit would not be recognized by WV.

Here is a link to the WV code.

gpsxplr · June 7th, 2007, 11:34 PM

Check out http://www.handgunlaw.us/
Very handy maps showing where you can carry with your permit.

jualdeaux · June 8th, 2007, 01:04 AM

This was posted today on the OFCC forum.

Quote:

I spoke today with West Virginia Deputy Attorney General Tom Smith concerning the implementation of HB 3074, our new concealed handgun license reciprocity law that took effect today. He expects to sign reciprocity agreements tomorrow, Friday, June 8, 2007, with Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio. Agreements with more states are in the works.

I will send another announcement once these agreements are signed and become official. Until these agreements become final, West Virginia licenses will NOT be valid in any of these states and licenses issued by these states will NOT be valid in West Virginia.
_____

Jim Mullins, President
West Virginia Citizens Defense League
info@wvcdl.org

So, if you wait for a bit, your Ohio license might be enough.

retsupt99 · June 8th, 2007, 01:40 AM

from Central Florida!

Check local state laws BEFORE travel...

ret

MNBurl · June 8th, 2007, 08:22 AM

New Hampshire out of state permit has you covered I believe. $20 and 2 weeks is the best deal in carry permits.

Scott · June 8th, 2007, 08:32 AM

Glad to see WV is going to start recognizing more states. Their permit recognition has certainly suffered being as they only recognized the VA permit all this time.

Sky Pilot · June 8th, 2007, 08:45 AM

Here's to hoping it works!
Love visiting the in-laws near Marietta!
Hate disarming to go over to Vienna and eat!

rstickle · June 8th, 2007, 09:50 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Smith&Wessonfan · June 8th, 2007, 04:09 PM

As of today, WV recognizes Ohio CHLs.

June 7th, 2007, 11:25 PM	#1
Cactus_Sam New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1	Non-Resident Licenses Hello all. I have been lurking for a while now and taking in the wisdom that is available here. I just got an approval letter from the local sheriff's office saying that I can pick up my permit next week. I travel extensively throughout OH, KY, and WV for work. With my OH resident permit I can carry in KY without any problem, but it is not recognized in WV. I have done some research and found out that Virginia offers a Non-Resident license and also has reciprocity with WV. I was wondering, If I get a non-resident VA license does that give me the right to carry in WV as well?

June 7th, 2007, 11:33 PM	#2
Scott Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Old Dominion Posts: 4,434	There is some debate about a VA non-resident license being good in WV. The WV code specifies it must be a permit from the holder's state of residence. That indicates that a VA non-resident permit would not be recognized by WV. Here is a link to the WV code. __________________ Obamamessiah... Let the miracles begin!!!

June 8th, 2007, 01:40 AM	#5
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 14,636	Welcome... from Central Florida! Check local state laws BEFORE travel... ret __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

June 8th, 2007, 08:22 AM	#6
MNBurl Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,904	New Hampshire out of state permit has you covered I believe. $20 and 2 weeks is the best deal in carry permits. __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

June 8th, 2007, 08:32 AM	#7
Scott Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Old Dominion Posts: 4,434	Glad to see WV is going to start recognizing more states. Their permit recognition has certainly suffered being as they only recognized the VA permit all this time. __________________ Obamamessiah... Let the miracles begin!!!

June 7th, 2007, 11:34 PM	#3
gpsxplr Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: maine Posts: 206	Check out http://www.handgunlaw.us/ Very handy maps showing where you can carry with your permit.

June 8th, 2007, 08:45 AM	#8
Sky Pilot Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lorain County, Ohio Posts: 478	Here's to hoping it works! Love visiting the in-laws near Marietta! Hate disarming to go over to Vienna and eat! __________________ Center Township Combat Pistol League

June 8th, 2007, 09:50 AM	#9
rstickle Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 9,876	Welcome to the forum. __________________ Rick EOD - Initial success or total failure

June 8th, 2007, 04:09 PM	#10
Smith&Wessonfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 508	As of today, WV recognizes Ohio CHLs.

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