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I understand what reciprocity is - we bascially all of the same laws and have agreed that we can carry in similar states.

What is a permit recognized mean - for example Minnesota?

This topic came up when 3 CHLs happened to meet in Academy and I thought we could carry in Minnesota?

Reciprocity does not mean that we have the same laws. It means that we have smilar laws, and that both states have signed a reciprocal agreement that they will honor each other's permits. For instance, we have reciprocity with Arizona. Texas CHL holders can legally carry in Arizona and Arizona CHL holders can legally carry in Texas. But the laws are not identical. Arizona allows open carry, but Texas does not.

Minnesota has posted on their state's website that they recognize the Texas CHL, but there is no signed reciprocity agreement with Minnesota. Texas CHL holders probably CAN carry in Minnesota, but their CHL holders cannot legally carry in Texas.

http://www.handgunlaw.us/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; has fairly current and comprehensive listing of which states do and which states don't honor our CHL's and vice versa.

Oldgringo wrote:http://www.handgunlaw.us/ has fairly current and comprehensive listing of which states do and which states don't honor our CHL's and vice versa.

Plus, we have a great reciprocity map right here on the forum:

http://www.texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=3010" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

So, if we have reciprocity with a state, does that mean we need a non-resident license to carry in that state? Or does our TX CHL just automatically carry over?

samobius wrote:So, if we have reciprocity with a state, does that mean we need a non-resident license to carry in that state?

No. Your Texas issued CHL is sufficient to carry in a state that we have reciprocity with, as it is honored by that state.

If you have an iPhone download an app called "gun conceal". It has laws and easy to read charts and graphics for all 50 states along with answers to all the questions you just asked for each state. Well worth the 2 bucks.

My understanding of reciprocity is like a drivers license... it will work in the other state, just understand their laws before you get there. Correct me if I'm wrong.

WestTexan wrote:My understanding of reciprocity is like a drivers license... it will work in the other state, just understand their laws before you get there. Correct me if I'm wrong.

You are correct WestTexan. You are responsible for knowing and abiding by the conceal carry laws of that state you are visiting.

Yup, your Texas DL doesn't mean you can drive 80 on their rural interstates, and your Texas CHL doesn't mean you can automaticaly carry there in places that would be legal here.