FL Non Res Permit Question

XD 45 · September 16th, 2008, 04:08 AM

I am looking at applying for a FL Non res permit. I already have a CWP from SC but want to pick up more states to carry in. Whats the cost of applying for one and also what states is it honored in if I might ask.

Squawker · September 16th, 2008, 04:17 AM

Florida permits are currently honored in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming. Note: Colorado, Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire & West Virginia honor Florida permits only if held by Florida residents.
Florida charges $117.00 to process your application (plus fingerprint fees).

FN1910 · September 16th, 2008, 07:14 AM

Check out getting a NH permit. It may not cover quite as many as FL but is only $20 and only thing needed is the application. If it covers the states you need (GA in particular) it is a much simpler solution.

press1280 · September 16th, 2008, 07:48 AM

There's also UT, which also picks you up MN and WA. Your training needs to be through a UT certified instructor, unlike FL which will take an NRA class.
FL is now good for 7 years though.
Like FN1910 said,NH is only $20, I just got mine and it only took 1 month.

gextyr · September 16th, 2008, 09:07 AM

XD, hopefully the recent news about expanded reciprocity for SC will end up fulfilling your wish to be allowed to carry in more places... but for now, you might as well get at least a NH or UT permit. The FL permit is over-priced, even if it is one of the "best" ones available.

gextyr · September 16th, 2008, 09:27 AM

I forgot to mention, as of this June, newly issued Florida CWPs are good for 7 years.

FN1910 · September 16th, 2008, 12:34 PM

As far as i can tell the only states that the FL permit would provide over the SC-NH combo is NV and DE. That is if the WV and VA reciprocity is agreed upon for SC as is expected.

Janq · September 16th, 2008, 01:35 PM

Keep in mind reciprocity with FL is largely based on condition of the FL lic. holder being a _resident_.
Reciprocity through FL against a non-resident such as the OP varies as based on the reciprocity agreement between Florida and the third state to visit (e.g. Alabama) and that states own view toward reciprocity.
Verification of ones home state/residence is based on your drivers license.
Having a FL non-resident carry license is not the same in multi-state carry reciprocity as having same being a resident. Same and similar applies to other states that issue non-resident carry licenses/permits, contrary to popular belief.

To learn more and the specifics of FL reciprocity go here, and be very sure to take note of the whole of what is stated and not just eyeball the state listing and think you're done.

Quote:

FLORIDA'S RECIPROCITY STATES
Alabama (1,3,5)
Alaska (1)
Arizona (6,7)
Arkansas (1)
Colorado (1,4)
Delaware
Georgia (1)
Idaho (3,6)
Indiana (1,3,6)
Kansas (1,4)
Kentucky
Louisiana (1)
Michigan (1,4)
Mississippi (1)
Missouri (1)
Montana (3)
Nevada (1,6)
New Hampshire (1,3,4,6)
New Mexico (1)
North Carolina (1)
North Dakota (3,6)
Ohio (1)
Oklahoma (1)
Pennsylvania (1,6)
South Carolina (1,4)
South Dakota (1,3)
Tennessee (1,6)
Texas (1,3,6)
Utah (1,6)
Vermont (2)
Virginia (1,6)
West Virginia (1,4)
Wyoming (1,3)

...
(3) Individuals qualify for concealed weapon licenses in these states upon reaching 18 years of age. HOWEVER, any licensee of these reciprocity states who is not 21 years of age or older IS PROHIBITED from carrying a concealed weapon or firearm in Florida.

(4) These states will honor the Florida concealed weapon license ONLY IF the licensee is a resident of the State of Florida.

(5) The Attorney General's Office of the State of ALABAMA has indicated that Alabama will honor BOTH resident and non-resident Florida licenses. However, the Alabama Attorney General notes that there is some uncertainty as to the limits of Alabama's reciprocity law as it pertains to non-resident licenses. Pending clarification by the Alabama Legislature or a decision by an Alabama court, he urges non-resident Florida license holders to exercise caution. Refer to the Alabama AG's Web page for the latest information.

(6) These states issue concealed carry licenses to qualified individuals who are non-residents. These non-resident permits cannot be honored under Florida's reciprocity provision.

Source - http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/new...led_carry.html

It is incumbent upon you to _ALWAYS_ read the italicized/small print toward carry laws for a given state. Not doing so can result in significant legal problems if you are caught or questioned in a state to which you are not a resident, regardless of the permit/license type you might have. Many of the so called reciprocity counter/tracker websites do not state as much nor take this into account and are typically oriented toward state resident type reciprocity.

- Janq

HKFord · September 16th, 2008, 03:20 PM

I just got my SC CWP and wanted to apply for Florida non res over the NH no res because I travel to VA. NH does not cover VA but Florida does.

I know I have to attend a training for the Florida non res permit. What is the easiest way to accomplish this as my guess is that the SC training won't count.
Also I notice the Florida electronic fingerprints need to be done in Florida. Can't I send electronic fingerprints from SC?

Thanks for your thoughts

tflhndn · September 16th, 2008, 04:21 PM

VA has a non-res permit as well... got mine in just under 45 days.

September 16th, 2008, 04:08 AM	#1
XD 45 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SC Posts: 565	FL Non Res Permit Question I am looking at applying for a FL Non res permit. I already have a CWP from SC but want to pick up more states to carry in. Whats the cost of applying for one and also what states is it honored in if I might ask. __________________ *Protecting Those Who Defend America* *You Stop Being A Leader When Your Men Stop Coming To You With Their Problems*

September 16th, 2008, 07:48 AM	#4
press1280 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WV Posts: 369	There's also UT, which also picks you up MN and WA. Your training needs to be through a UT certified instructor, unlike FL which will take an NRA class. FL is now good for 7 years though. Like FN1910 said,NH is only $20, I just got mine and it only took 1 month. __________________ And if the cabin door of the freedman is broken open and the intruder enters for purposes as vile as were known to slavery, then should a well-loaded musket be in the hand of the occupant to send the polluted wretch to another world, where his wretchedness will forever remain complete

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September 16th, 2008, 04:17 AM	#2
Squawker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 894	Florida permits are currently honored in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming. Note: Colorado, Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire & West Virginia honor Florida permits only if held by Florida residents. Florida charges $117.00 to process your application (plus fingerprint fees).

September 16th, 2008, 07:14 AM	#3
FN1910 Ex Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SC Posts: 1,236	Check out getting a NH permit. It may not cover quite as many as FL but is only $20 and only thing needed is the application. If it covers the states you need (GA in particular) it is a much simpler solution.

September 16th, 2008, 09:07 AM	#5
gextyr Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oldsmar, FL Posts: 31	XD, hopefully the recent news about expanded reciprocity for SC will end up fulfilling your wish to be allowed to carry in more places... but for now, you might as well get at least a NH or UT permit. The FL permit is over-priced, even if it is one of the "best" ones available.

September 16th, 2008, 09:27 AM	#6
gextyr Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oldsmar, FL Posts: 31	I forgot to mention, as of this June, newly issued Florida CWPs are good for 7 years.

September 16th, 2008, 12:34 PM	#7
FN1910 Ex Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SC Posts: 1,236	As far as i can tell the only states that the FL permit would provide over the SC-NH combo is NV and DE. That is if the WV and VA reciprocity is agreed upon for SC as is expected.

September 16th, 2008, 03:20 PM	#9
HKFord New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SC Posts: 4	I just got my SC CWP and wanted to apply for Florida non res over the NH no res because I travel to VA. NH does not cover VA but Florida does. I know I have to attend a training for the Florida non res permit. What is the easiest way to accomplish this as my guess is that the SC training won't count. Also I notice the Florida electronic fingerprints need to be done in Florida. Can't I send electronic fingerprints from SC? Thanks for your thoughts

September 16th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#10
tflhndn Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 114	VA has a non-res permit as well... got mine in just under 45 days.