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getusumtx wrote:Here is my question..I got out of the army 6 months ago,Honorably discharged. I am applyin for my lisc under the veteran 365 days all state fees waived rule,if for some reason my application gets kicked back and i have to submit something else(ie fingerprints),will i still get that exception? Basicly,what is the date that has to be within 365 days? the date of issue,or the date i sent the first application in. thanks!

Skiprr wrote:

seamusTX wrote:As far as I know, California does not have non-resident permits or reciprocity with any other state.

Yep, Rayden; Jim is correct. California honors no other state's concealed carry permit, and you must be a resident of the State of California to apply for a California CCW license (http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/pubfaqs.htm).

It is a "may issue" state, unlike Texas, Florida, Utah, and others that have "shall issue" policies. In California, you contact your county Sheriff's office or metro Police department to get the CCW ball rolling. There is a statewide, standardized application, but the final approval authority lies with the law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction you live. They may issue or refuse to issue at their discretion; anecdotal evidence indicates it is far easier to get a permit in some counties and jusrisdictions than others.

California is one of those states that has firearm laws that me leave me scratchin' my head. You gotta do some hoop-jumping just to buy a handgun, including having to go to a Department of Justice certified instructor to take and pass a Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) course, basically "register" your new handgun via a state Dealer Record of Sale process, pay a separate Firearms Safety Testing fee (you have to demonstrate to the dealer your ability to safely operate the firearm even though you have to bring in your valid HSC with you), and pay a separate Safety and Enforcement fee. Whew. Oh, and individuals can't sell a gun in a private transaction: you gotta go through a licensed firearm dealer and all requirements and fees apply, just as if you were buying a new gun.


And if you move to California and intend to bring handguns you currently own with you? Well, then you are considered by the State of California to be to be a personal handgun importer. You may bring your otherwise California-legal guns with you (remember, 10-round maximum magazine capacity), and you have to report all handguns to the Department of Justice within two months. I don't know what the recent micro-stamping law is going to mean to this in the future.

We may be dealing with some permit issuance delays out of Austin, but still I say: God Bless Texas!

Skiprr wrote:

seamusTX wrote:As far as I know, California does not have non-resident permits or reciprocity with any other state.

Yep, Rayden; Jim is correct. California honors no other state's concealed carry permit, and you must be a resident of the State of California to apply for a California CCW license (http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/pubfaqs.htm).

It is a "may issue" state, unlike Texas, Florida, Utah, and others that have "shall issue" policies. In California, you contact your county Sheriff's office or metro Police department to get the CCW ball rolling. There is a statewide, standardized application, but the final approval authority lies with the law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction you live. They may issue or refuse to issue at their discretion; anecdotal evidence indicates it is far easier to get a permit in some counties and jurisdictions than others.

Skiprr wrote:We may be dealing with some permit issuance delays out of Austin, but still I say: God Bless Texas!

Charles L. Cotton wrote:The funding for the CHL program at to be at least revenue neutral (no profit or loss to the State) or revenue positive (profit) from the beginning. The fees were set high enough at the beginning that the state made money on the program, but the money doesn't go to DPS. It goes in to the general fund. With the various fee reductions now it's probably much closer to revenue neutral.

Chas.

seamusTX wrote:No. You don't need to go to Florida. They don't have courses as Texas does. They require a hunting safety course, NRA handgun safety certificate, or other training which I don't know off the top of my head.

bauerdj wrote:Is there a time limit on the military service; I was discharged in 1971.

tbranch wrote:

seamusTX wrote:No. You don't need to go to Florida. They don't have courses as Texas does. They require a hunting safety course, NRA handgun safety certificate, or other training which I don't know off the top of my head.

And for those of you who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces, they waive the training requirement and accept a copy of your DD-214 or copy of your ID Card as prrof of training.

Tom

getusumtx wrote:I agree...Most Military guys i know(including me) love to get out on the range and shoot stuff. I couldnt imagin anyone wanting to skip this park of the class