Make me more legit if I have to fuck with cops?
Yeah, kinda. I find it makes the encounter slightly less tense if I hand them my CC permit with my driver license vs. yelling "Hey, fuckface; I've got a gun"
this post was submitted on 25 Jan 2025
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It's not as fun though
Review state laws on how to interact with LEO. In my state I don't have to say anything unless asked, so I don't. It doesn't really matter, they know as soon as they run your plates if you have CC. Typically they ask me if I'm carrying when they get my license
First, never take internet answers as fact, because skipping talking to a lawyer can end up making you need a lawyer.
That being said, while Florida has switched to no permit needed in state, as long as you carry and present on demand a legal ID, that does not extend out of state. You still need that permit for reciprocity.
I had heard that the backlog of old applications was moving along better there because there's less applications now, leaving more manpower to handle things.
However, if you're fucking with cops, you're going to get fucked by cops. Remember, open carry is still illegal, and you must present ID on demand if carrying concealed. Just the permit isn't enough. Iirc, you also have a duty to notify when carrying, so it isn't like you only have to deal with it if they ask if you're armed.
Seek local legal counsel.
If its anything like Ohio laws it is proof that the govt gave you official permission to carry a gun in public.
If a cop runs your plate they will know you have a concealed carry licence and will assume you have it so keep that in mind if you get pulled over.
Also it would probably look better in court if you ever had to use a gun for defense. You're not just carrying on a whim, you went through some effort to be legit and got a licence when you didn't have to.
Reciprocity is a thing too. Your licence is probably recognized in other states so you can cross state lines with a concealed firearm no problem. Just research it first before you do because different states have different rules.
State reciprocity?
FL has reciprocity with the following states. It's a pretty solid list: https://www.handgunlaw.us/states/florida.pdf
I think there are sensitive locations in Florida where you are not allowed to carry without a permit, even if a permit isn't needed elsewhere in the state.