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Nevada Adds Reciprocity For the Mississippi Enhanced Permit
With the application of Nevada’s new law, SB175, they have now began to honor the Mississippi enhanced permit. As you may recall earlier in June 2015 Nevada added reciprocity for 12 states and we predicted that a few more would slip in. Congratulations to all those who have the Mississippi permit!
Read MoreThe Difference Between Shall Issue May Issue and Constitutional Carry
Do states have to issue the concealed carry permit? Shall Issue The term Shall Issue is used in the industry to refer to states that have policies in place that require that law enforcement or the designated governing body, issue permits to applicants who meet the requirements set by the law regardless of any arbitrary…
Read MoreNevada Drops 2 States and Adds 12 Others
Earlier this month the Nevada Governor signed into law SB175 which, in addition to other changes, removed the requirement for a state to have “similar training requirements” in order for Nevada to honor their permit. On June 18th Nevada published an updated list of the states whose permits it honors and ten new states have…
Read MoreHow to Get Email Updates When Your Permit Reciprocity Changes
Here at USA Firearm Training we are committed to keeping all of our students, followers, and American gun owners up to date with the laws and regulations that effect us. To be honest, it is easier for us to stay up to speed with all the changes because of our network. We have about 15…
Read MoreHow to Establish the Habit of Concealed Carry
This is one part in our series of articles about reasons why those with a concealed carry permit stop carrying concealed. Please visit this introductory post to learn more about this series of articles. As humans we are naturally creatures of habit. Our mind and body thrives in repetition. Building habits and breaking habits…
Read MoreIs Your Firearm Cramping Your Social Life?
This is one part in our series of articles about reasons why those with a concealed carry permit stop carrying concealed. Please visit this introductory post to learn more about this series of articles. I was a little surprised the first time I heard this from a past student. We teach and believe that there…
Read MoreWashington Begins to Recognize Kansas Permits Again
Earlier in June of 2015 Washington stopped recognizing the concealed carry permits from Kansas claiming that Kansas failed to recognize the Washington permits in a meaningful way. They understood the Kansas law to only recognize the Washington permit if it was in the hands of a Kansas resident. Apparently they have recognized their error and have…
Read MoreWashington No Longer Honoring Permits From Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi and Missouri
Washington has a no nonsense approach to permit reciprocity. Their state law (RCW 9.41.073) states that Washington will honor permits issued by states that meet the following three conditions: Recognize Washington concealed pistol licenses; Not issue concealed pistol licenses to persons under age 21; Require a mandatory fingerprint-based background check for criminal and mental health history.…
Read MoreAre You Afraid of the Legal and Civil Consequences of Concealed Carry?
This is one part in our series of articles about reasons why those with a concealed carry permit stop carrying concealed. Please visit this introductory post to learn more about this series of articles. Carrying a gun for self-defense sounds so obvious and clear at first. Once one enters the community of concealed carry they…
Read MoreFear of Taking Action in The Moment of Truth
This is one part in our series of articles about reasons why those with a concealed carry permit stop carrying concealed. Please visit this introductory post to learn more about this series of articles. Did you stop carrying concealed because you were concerned with your mental and emotional ability to take action when the situation…
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