i have a question!

[chrismia]

are the permits transferable from state to state?
say, florida to colorado?

[Chris]

The State of Colorado reciprocates the Florida License

If you are a residant of that state you would still have to obtain a State Permit within a resonable amount of time

Here is the Link to Colorado's CCW Information
http://cbi.state.co.us/ccw/relatedstats.asp

18-12-203. Criteria for obtaining a permit.
(1) Beginning May 17, 2003, except as otherwise provided in this section, a sheriff shall issue a permit to carry a concealed handgun to an applicant who:

(a) Is a legal resident of the state of Colorado. For purposes of this part 2, a person who is a member of the armed forces and is stationed pursuant to permanent duty station orders at a military installation in this state, and a member of the person's immediate family living in Colorado, shall be deemed to be a legal resident of the state of Colorado.

(b) Is twenty-one years of age or older;

(c) Is not ineligible to possess a firearm pursuant to section 18-12-108 or federal law;

(d) Has not been convicted of perjury under section 18-8-503, in relation to information provided or deliberately omitted on a permit application submitted pursuant to this part 2;

(e) (I) Does not chronically and habitually use alcoholic beverages to the extent that the applicant's normal faculties are impaired.

(II) The prohibition specified in this paragraph (e) shall not apply to an applicant who provides an affidavit, signed by a professional counselor who is licensed pursuant to article 43 of title 12, C.R.S., and specializes in alcohol addiction, stating that the applicant has been evaluated by the counselor and has been determined to be a recovering alcoholic who has refrained from using alcohol for at least three years.

(f) Is not an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance as defined in section 18-18-102 (5). Whether an applicant is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance shall be determined as provided in federal law and regulations.

(g) Is not subject to:

(I) A restraining order issued pursuant to section 18-1-1001 or section 19-2-707, C.R.S., that is in effect at the time the application is submitted; or

(II) A permanent restraining order issued pursuant to article 14 of title 13, C.R.S.; or

(III) A temporary restraining order issued pursuant to article 14 of title 13, C.R.S., that is in effect at the time the application is submitted;

(h) Demonstrates competence with a handgun by submitting:

(I) Evidence of experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competitions or current military service;

(II) Evidence that, at the time the application is submitted, the applicant is a certified instructor;

(III) Proof of honorable discharge from a branch of the United States armed forces within the three years preceding submittal of the application;

(IV) Proof of honorable discharge from a branch of the United States armed forces that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the application;

(V) A certificate showing retirement from a Colorado law enforcement agency that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the application; or

(VI) A training certificate from a handgun training class obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the application. The applicant shall submit the original training certificate or a photocopy thereof that includes the original signature of the class instructor. In obtaining a training certificate from a handgun training class, the applicant shall have discretion in selecting which handgun training class to complete.

(2) Regardless of whether an applicant meets the criteria specified in subsection (1) of this section, if the sheriff has a reasonable belief that documented previous behavior by the applicant makes it likely the applicant will present a danger to self or others if the applicant receives a permit to carry a concealed handgun, the sheriff may deny the permit.

(3) (a) The sheriff shall deny, revoke, or refuse to renew a permit if an applicant or a permittee fails to meet one of the criteria listed in subsection (1) of this section and may deny, revoke, or refuse to renew a permit on the grounds specified in subsection (2) of this section.

(b) Following issuance of a permit, if the issuing sheriff has a reasonable belief that a permittee no longer meets the criteria specified in subsection (1) of this section or that the permittee presents a danger as described in subsection (2) of this section, the sheriff shall suspend the permit until such time as the matter is resolved and the issuing sheriff determines that the permittee is eligible to possess a permit as provided in this section.

(c) If the sheriff suspends or revokes a permit, the sheriff shall notify the permittee in writing, stating the grounds for suspension or revocation and informing the permittee of the right to seek a second review by the sheriff, to submit additional information for the record, and to seek judicial review pursuant to section 18-12-207.

Source: L. 2003: Entire part added, p. 638, § 1, effective May 17.




The Bold section would lead you to believe that a Florida permit which requires nearly the same training would qualify you for a Concealed carry permit in Colorado

[chrismia]

if i'm reading it correctly, all i would need to do is resubmit my application with the signed completion of the training course. even if i attended the course here in florida?

thanks chris

[Chris]

Thats how I read it.
Since the Florida Permit requires a Training course you may be able just to submit a copy of your Concealed License as well

[Dave]

So I guess when you become a legal resident of another state you have to transfer your permit over...like your driver's license.

I brought my gun to Colorado with me when we went snowboarding back in January. Didn't run into any issues. Kinda sketchy traveling with it, by that's another story I'll have to tell in another thread.

[Cris]

For some reason I don't think the transfer will be so easy or done in a timely manner.

[chrismia]

For some reason I don't think the transfer will be so easy or done in a timely manner.

you're not helping me feel any better about paying for the permit in florida :(

[Chris]

Gaining a permit in another state is not difficult. From what Ive read about Colorado they are much like Florida.
What you dont want to do is move to another state live there for 3 years and get caught carrying on a reciprication. You may not get any hassle but it is abusive of the system

[cadillacdude1975]

just check out the state website for the state in question. some have that information, some do not.