CCW from out-of-state question

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - CCW from out-of-state question

Posted: 2/20/2017 6:49:36 AM EDT

Gentlemen,

Apparently I'm going to be taking a trip through your neck of the woods in July. Mostly Seattle, with a brief foray to Vancouver, and down into Oregon. Most of the travel will be in Washington State, by ground. This not a .mil TDY, and I will not be on orders.

I generally always travel with weapons, and for this trip had a Glock 19 in mind.

My state does not have reciprocity with Washington for CCW.

How would you recommend I go about this? Apparently getting a permit for Washington requires that I apply in-person at an LE office. This is a non-starter... I live on the opposite side of the country, and can't make a special cross-county trip out-and-back just to get an application.

Suggestions?

Would you advise getting an Idaho permit? Apparently there is some sort of "enhanced" permit that Washington State honors (have no idea what that is, or what that means, so I dropped a post in the IHTF... will see what they say).

Posted: 2/20/2017 12:15:58 PM EDT

[#1]

I may be wrong but I *think* Utah doesn't need to have an app done in person.

http://bci.utah.gov/concealed-firearm/how-do-i-apply-for-a-concealed-firearm-permit/

Posted: 2/20/2017 1:00:53 PM EDT

[#2]

When you say Vancouver do you mean WA or BC?

I wouldn't even think about taking a gun into Canada. It's possible but more of a headache than it's worth for a short trip.

Posted: 2/20/2017 4:59:34 PM EDT

[#3]

Just open carry and you wouldn't have to worry about a permit.....

Posted: 2/20/2017 6:55:39 PM EDT

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When you say Vancouver do you mean WA or BC?

I wouldn't even think about taking a gun into Canada. It's possible but more of a headache than it's worth for a short trip.

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I did mean Canada... wondering where I can store a firearm on this side of the border.

I suppose I could open a bank account, and get a safe-deposit box or something, but that seems like a lot of hassle.

Posted: 2/20/2017 7:52:55 PM EDT

[#5]

The Grayman, getting the Utah permit is the advisable route, the weapon familiarity certification course is the only pain, but I believe they have certified instructors in the majority of States. Once you have the Utah permit its good for 32 + States. Firearms into Canada is a pain, even going up there to shoot in an organized event.

Posted: 2/20/2017 8:08:31 PM EDT

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The Grayman, getting the Utah permit is the advisable route, the weapon familiarity certification course is the only pain, but I believe they have certified instructors in the majority of States. Once you have the Utah permit its good for 32 + States. Firearms into Canada is a pain, even going up there to shoot in an organized event.

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Yes... I had zero desire or plan to take a firearm into Canada... but I'm at a loss for where to stash it on this side of the border. Do they have lockers at the Amtrak station?

Posted: 2/21/2017 4:42:30 PM EDT

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Yes... I had zero desire or plan to take a firearm into Canada... but I'm at a loss for where to stash it on this side of the border. Do they have lockers at the Amtrak station?

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Check with a shooting range? See if they can temporarily store it for you?

Posted: 2/21/2017 4:47:29 PM EDT

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Check with a shooting range? See if they can temporarily store it for you?

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I'm open to suggestions on this.

I'm already working on the Utah permit.

Posted: 2/21/2017 6:15:03 PM EDT

[#9]

Oregon does NOT recognize a Utah CCW.
Utah Reciprocity

Posted: 2/21/2017 7:18:00 PM EDT

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Oregon does NOT recognize a Utah CCW.
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Yeah, I noticed... I'll have to secure it once I cross state lines.

Posted: 2/21/2017 7:53:39 PM EDT

[#11]

just leave it at home.

Posted: 2/22/2017 7:05:35 AM EDT

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Posted: 2/25/2017 6:53:43 PM EDT

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WA and OR have poor reciprocity coverage. We do recognize UT, including their non resident permit: http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html and it is a useful permit to carry since it's honored in ca. 37 states.

I believe their permit requires a safety class, which is a one-day affair and fairly painless. As always YMMV and do your research, one potential pitfall in reciprocity and recognition is whether they recognize no resident permits

We also have the onerous I-594 in effect now so be very careful not to hand, loan, toss, spindle or mutilate your handgun to any other individual.

Posted: 2/25/2017 6:57:16 PM EDT

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I did mean Canada... wondering where I can store a firearm on this side of the border.

I suppose I could open a bank account, and get a safe-deposit box or something, but that seems like a lot of hassle.

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Bury it under the woodshed until you get back.

As stated earlier, be careful of I-594 (UBC) restrictions.

Maybe drop it at a gunsmith for a sight adjustment. They can enter it in their system and do the work, then hold it til you return.

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