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Reciprocity Alternatives
Availability of non-resident licenses
Kentucky's concealed carry
law reads:
A person who has a valid license
issued by another state of the United States to carry a concealed
deadly weapon in that state may, subject to provisions of Kentucky
law, carry a concealed deadly weapon in Kentucky, and his license
shall be considered as valid in Kentucky - KRS 237.110(17)(a)
Unfortunately, not all states will issue a
license to carry concealed weapons to their citizens and Kentucky
law makes no provisions for licensing non-residents. There
are, thankfully, a number of states that will issue a non-resident a
concealed carry license and those licenses are valid in Kentucky.
Kentuckians can also benefit from some of these because of reciprocity
agreements that exist between states that do not recognize Kentucky
licenses.
The following information has been culled
from numerous sources so please keep in mind that the accuracy of the
facts presented could change at any time. The list begins with
what seem to be the most economical and / or least difficult to obtain
and ends with some that are next to impossible to get. Click on
the blue text and the embedded link will take you to the indicated
reference. The prices listed are for the license ONLY,
incidental costs such as training, pictures, fingerprinting and
postage are not included.
Once you have gone through the process of
attempting to obtain one of these licenses, whether successful or not,
please drop a note to the
detailing the adventure
and offering any tips or comments that might help someone else through
the process.
Pennsylvania
Contact the Centre County Sheriff and get a non-resident CCDW for $20.
You must send a photo copy of your drivers license and also a copy of
your concealed carry license from your home state "if that state has
license to carry provisions". Slightly higher than the average
restrictions apply. Do it all by mail. Here is a link to the
Sheriff's Home Page.
Call or write the Sheriff's office to get the details. The permit
is valid for 5 years.
Connecticut
They call it "shall-issue" but you must also satisfy the "suitability
clause" as decided by the "Board of Firearm Permit Examiners." You
must complete a handgun safety course, provide fingerprints and photos
plus $35 to the
Division of State Police Special License and Firearms Unit.
Apparently you can apply by mail. Permit good for 5 years.
Utah
A 5 year license can be obtained for $59 but you've got a few hoops to
jump through first. Submit by mail, along with your application and
money the following: A copy of your drivers license, 2 letters of
character reference (family members are not eligible), 2 color photos,
2 sets of fingerprints, 5 year employment history, 5 year residential
history and proof of completion of a certified weapons familiarization
course. Here is a
list of out of state instructors. Get an application and details
from Utah Department of Public Safety,
Bureau of Criminal
Identification. Shame they don't call it the Bureau of Good Guy
Identification.
Arizona
You must take a
qualified 8 hour course and upon completion, mail the signed
certificate, application, fingerprint card and $60 (money order,
certified check or cashier's check) to
Arizona DPS
(envelope provided by instructor). Provided you qualify (normal
restrictions apply), you should get your license within 70 days (7
days typical).
Permit valid for 5 years.
It seems that the license is available by mail but the class must be taken in Arizona.
Minnesota
Five year licensing for a fee "not to exceed $100" is available from
any
Minnesota County Sheriff. Frequently asked questions are answered
at the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety website. Submit the
application along with "evidence of training in the safe use of a
pistol that meets the requirements of Minnesota Statute[s]",
"photocopy of the Applicant’s current driver’s license, state
identification card, or the photo page of the Applicant’s passport"
and the application fee. Wait no more than 30 days. There are
training opportunities outside Minnesota and license is apparently
available by mail.
Florida
First you need to
Request
an Application Form and it will tell you what kind of firearms
safety training is adequate and what type of certification is
necessary. With that, add a passport type photo, completed fingerprint
card, the proof of training and $117 and mail it to the supplied
address. Your permit will be valid for 5 years. Information
provided courtesy of the
Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Licensing.
North Dakota
Here is the main
page for ND CCDW. As a non-resident, contact the Bureau of
Criminal Investigations at (701) 328-5523 for an application and
information regarding
certified instructors. The minimum age is 18 on this one. Each
type of weapon requires both a written and proficiency test. You will
also need to submit 2 pictures, fingerprints and $25 for a 3 year
license. Do it by mail!
Maine
Four years for $60. Contact the
Maine Department of
Public Safety for details (207) 624-8775. Supply 2 photos,
birth certificate, and "proof of knowledge of handgun safety".
You need not be present to win.
Indiana
A non-resident license is only available if you are a resident of
another state and have a regular place of business or employment in
Indiana. Apply to the sheriff of the county in which the business
resides. Four years for $30. There seems to be some debate as to
whether it is a true "shall-issue" licensing system but they do not
seem to be very difficult to obtain. Normal restrictions seem to
apply.
Details of the law are here.
Idaho
According to Packing.Org,
you can get a non-resident Idaho concealed carry license. There
doesn't seem to be any reference in the
Idaho CCDW law one way or the other. Apparently, you must
apply to a county sheriff, submit fingerprints and $20 for a 4 year
license. Training requirements seem to be up to the Sheriff.
Call one of
the
listed sheriff's departments, none of which specifically mention
non-resident licensing on their website, for details.
Tennessee
Similar to Indiana, you must be employed within TN and you must also
have a valid CCDW license from another state. However, if that other
state is reciprocal with TN, the application for a TN license will not
be approved. In other words, this one won't be much use to anyone but
if you want to try it's $115 for 4 years. See the
Tennessee
Department of Public Safety webpage for details.
Texas
Another state with a reciprocity restriction. If your state issues a
license that is valid in Texas, they won't give you one. Otherwise,
you will be charged in excess of $140 for a four year license. Submit
your money along with 2 passport photos, 2 sets of fingerprints, a
copy of your drivers license and a certificate of completion of an
authorized handgun course. Available by mail. Application fee
non-refundable.
All of the details are here.
New Hampshire
Four year plus permit available for $20. Sorry, you must supply a copy
of your home state CCDW permit with the application to get one. This
license won't do a Kentuckian much good since NH already recognizes
our license nor will it do visitors to KY much good since if you
already have a license, you don't need theirs to come here.
However, you may find some other reciprocity agreement that makes it
worthwhile. They call it "shall-issue" in
the statute but if you read it, you'll wonder.
Washington
Get a 5 year license for $60. You must travel to a police department
or sheriffs office within the state. Show your ID, get fingerprinted,
wait for the mailed license. Can't figure why they make you apply in
person, it's apparently not specified in the law one way or the other.
Except for having to show your face, you couldn't beat this law since
it's "shall-issue"!
Oregon
You must be present to apply. Cost is $65 for 4 years and submit to
photos and fingerprinting. NRA safety course is allowable as well as
others offered by the course.
Nevada
A three year license is available for up to $105 plus the CCDW class.
The class must be taken in Nevada. Contact any Nevada county sheriff
for
application details or find a
certified
instructor and begin with them. They got some
strange laws there.
Iowa
Non-resident licensing is available but it is NOT shall-issue. You
must be LEO or demonstrate a particular need to go about armed. Good
luck, if accepted it's $27 for one year.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island offers non-resident permits but they are NOT shall-issue.
Under the past Attorney General not very many permits were issued but
this is expected to change under AG Patrick Lynch. If you wish to try,
you need to get your local police chief to co-sign your application,
submit two photos, copy of a weapons instruction certification, copies
of two positive IDs, fingerprints and a letter explaining why you need
one. Most of this stuff needs to be notarized. You'll also need to
submit a copy of your home state permit. If you don't have one, who
knows? The cost is $40 for four years. At least you don't pay
till you go to pick up the permit.
Maryland
Permit is valid for up to three years initially for $117. It is NOT a
"shall-issue" license. 'Nuff said considering the locale!
New Jersey
Contact the Superintendent of the State Police. The statutes say $20
but supposedly nobody gets one for that. Since it is NOT a
"shall-issue" license, I would bet that nobody gets one unless they
have an inside line. Start with the
New Jersey State
Police page in order to find contact information. Note that the
application fee is non-refundable. Be sure and kiss your money goodbye
before you mail it.
Massachusetts
"Temporary" non-resident licenses available. They are NOT
"shall-issue." It appears to be $100 for one year. Heavily restricted.
The preceding information should in no way
be construed as legal advice and should be confirmed with the
appropriate state agencies of the other states. For further
information on license recognition in Kentucky, contact the Kentucky
State Police's Legal Office in Frankfort.
Kentucky State Police Headquarters
919 Versailles Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-695-6317
Kentucky State Police
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