Why get a Utah CCP?

tsaphah · November 5th, 2009, 08:00 PM

Hi everyone,

What are the benefits of getting a Utah CCP beyond more states having reciprocity? Why else should I try to get one?

My situation:
I live in Oregon, but will be moving to Washington in a few months. I'll still spend a large amount of time in Oregon. I've talked with my local sheriff and getting my permit for Oregon is not going to be a problem, and having it as a non-resident will be fine too.

The CC class I'll be taking is also offering a Utah class for $50. To get the permit there are of course fees above and beyond that. For WA I can get a resident permit for $55 (I think), no class needed. So.. for less money I could get the WA + OR permits and 99% of the states I visit will be covered.

Are there any major reasons to get a Utah one?
Any benefit of having a WA resident permit instead of a Utah non-resident?

Thanks for the input.

puffer · November 5th, 2009, 08:14 PM

IMHO, as long as you can "maintain" your OR lic. & get yor WA, then the decision is whether the1% is worth the $$$

Getting a "non- res OR can be a hassle. Some OR sherriffs refuse them & it can change if a "new sherriff" comes in. I lost mine ( after 10 years) & had to travel to "a remote friendly County" to re instate it

Puffer

basher052 · November 5th, 2009, 09:10 PM

$55?

Its freekin $140 in Texas

:yup
Maybe we need to move to the north west....

tsaphah · November 5th, 2009, 11:20 PM

puffer: I happen to live in one of those "remote" counties, so it definitely works to my advantage. :-)

basher: yeah, pros and cons both ways. I've grown up here and love it. Being a Washingtonian will be a new change for me, but I'm sure it will be fine.

I'd love to hear other thoughts if people have them. I've heard a lot about Utah permits being great.. just trying to learn and understand more as I slide into the world of CC :-)

Bm7b5 · November 6th, 2009, 05:00 AM

If the Oregon and WA permits cover your needs, why spend the money on a Utah permit? Besides, the Utah governor is making noises about not wanting Utah to be the clearinghouse of non-resident ccw permits, so it's possible that you get the permit and a law change in Utah invalidates it.

I have a WA resident permit and have family and friends in Oregon that I visit and would like to get an Oregon permit. If anybody knows the county that gives me the best odds of getting the permit, please pm me.

TX-JB · November 6th, 2009, 05:32 AM

It depends if you want to spend the money. I only had a TX resident permit until very recently. Never needed any additional states covered, I just got a PA non-resident permit to cover me while my TX license is in the renewal phase. I didn't want it to lapse with the long waiting periods here.

I was very happy with just my Tx permit. If I didn't need it I wouldn't spend the money right now...

Pikachu711 · November 6th, 2009, 05:44 AM

Long story short, Utah has ALOT of coverage on their non-resident permit. While UT permits are available why not apply for them. FL & UT have the most coverage as well. I'll be applying for my UT permit next payday. As long as UT is offering non-resident permits I'm applying for one.

I currently only have a NV permit. With my current permit I have coverage for 19 states. With a UT permit I have approximately 29 states coverage. Not that I'll need that much coverage! But it is nice to know I have the opportunity to cover the majority of the US that allows for CCW permits. Under the circumstances the price of UT permit it's money well spent.

BlueNinjaGo · November 6th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Last i heard, it's only 10 bucks to renew the Utah permit every 5 years...

Sounds like a good back-up to me in case you'll ever need it...

jarhead79 · November 6th, 2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basher052

Maybe we need to move to the north west....

That's blasphemy. You may be in trouble for saying that.

Cougar · November 6th, 2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

$55?
Its freekin $140 in Texas ....

At least in my County of the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia initial fee is $65 for the 4 hour class, plus $159 fee for the 2-year CCW permit.

Then $65 for the same 4-hour class and $79 renewal every two years, every two years. Did I mention that you take the same class every two years?

Quote:

What are the benefits of getting a Utah CCP beyond more states having reciprocity?

Better Answer:
We're about 200 years overdue for a simple, inexpensive, LONG duration, nationwide Concealed Carry Permit.

Do states individually issue permits for 1st amendment rights?

November 5th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#1
tsaphah New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 11	Why get a Utah CCP? Hi everyone, What are the benefits of getting a Utah CCP beyond more states having reciprocity? Why else should I try to get one? My situation: I live in Oregon, but will be moving to Washington in a few months. I'll still spend a large amount of time in Oregon. I've talked with my local sheriff and getting my permit for Oregon is not going to be a problem, and having it as a non-resident will be fine too. The CC class I'll be taking is also offering a Utah class for $50. To get the permit there are of course fees above and beyond that. For WA I can get a resident permit for $55 (I think), no class needed. So.. for less money I could get the WA + OR permits and 99% of the states I visit will be covered. Are there any major reasons to get a Utah one? Any benefit of having a WA resident permit instead of a Utah non-resident? Thanks for the input.

November 5th, 2009, 09:10 PM	#3
basher052 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Richmond TX Posts: 121	$55? Its freekin $140 in Texas :yup Maybe we need to move to the north west.... __________________ *Andy* When governments fear people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. Thomas Jefferson wwwdotcom.com

November 6th, 2009, 05:00 AM	#5
Bm7b5 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 146	If the Oregon and WA permits cover your needs, why spend the money on a Utah permit? Besides, the Utah governor is making noises about not wanting Utah to be the clearinghouse of non-resident ccw permits, so it's possible that you get the permit and a law change in Utah invalidates it. I have a WA resident permit and have family and friends in Oregon that I visit and would like to get an Oregon permit. If anybody knows the county that gives me the best odds of getting the permit, please pm me. __________________ US Navy, 1981 - 1989 SW1911PD

November 6th, 2009, 05:32 AM	#6
TX-JB VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 3,142	It depends if you want to spend the money. I only had a TX resident permit until very recently. Never needed any additional states covered, I just got a PA non-resident permit to cover me while my TX license is in the renewal phase. I didn't want it to lapse with the long waiting periods here. I was very happy with just my Tx permit. If I didn't need it I wouldn't spend the money right now... __________________ *"We're in Texas....Things are different here."* *NRA Life Member*

November 6th, 2009, 05:44 AM	#7
Pikachu711 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,093	Long story short, Utah has ALOT of coverage on their non-resident permit. While UT permits are available why not apply for them. FL & UT have the most coverage as well. I'll be applying for my UT permit next payday. As long as UT is offering non-resident permits I'm applying for one. I currently only have a NV permit. With my current permit I have coverage for 19 states. With a UT permit I have approximately 29 states coverage. Not that I'll need that much coverage! But it is nice to know I have the opportunity to cover the majority of the US that allows for CCW permits. Under the circumstances the price of UT permit it's money well spent. __________________ "80 Million gun owners can't be wrong!" Glock 26 (9mm) Nevada CFP Holder NRA Member Last edited by Pikachu711; November 6th, 2009 at 05:47 AM.. Reason: spelling

November 5th, 2009, 08:14 PM	#2
puffer Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 73	IMHO, as long as you can "maintain" your OR lic. & get yor WA, then the decision is whether the1% is worth the $$$ Getting a "non- res OR can be a hassle. Some OR sherriffs refuse them & it can change if a "new sherriff" comes in. I lost mine ( after 10 years) & had to travel to "a remote friendly County" to re instate it Puffer

November 5th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#4
tsaphah New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 11	puffer: I happen to live in one of those "remote" counties, so it definitely works to my advantage. :-) basher: yeah, pros and cons both ways. I've grown up here and love it. Being a Washingtonian will be a new change for me, but I'm sure it will be fine. I'd love to hear other thoughts if people have them. I've heard a lot about Utah permits being great.. just trying to learn and understand more as I slide into the world of CC :-)

November 6th, 2009, 10:59 AM	#8
BlueNinjaGo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 260	Last i heard, it's only 10 bucks to renew the Utah permit every 5 years... Sounds like a good back-up to me in case you'll ever need it... __________________ Bersa Thunder .380 cc Springfield XD 9mm sc

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