POLL: How long have you been a concealed carry permittee?

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Posted: 8/1/2015 11:24:52 PM EDT

This article reminded me that it has been 20 years since Utah introduced its highly popular shall-issue permit, and almost 19 years since I got mine.

Since the majority of permittees have gotten their permits since Obama became president, I thought it would be interesting to see just how long everyone has had theirs.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:25:23 PM EDT

[#1]

IBTP

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:26:51 PM EDT

[#2]

Since 2007 when it was passed in NE.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:27:09 PM EDT

[#3]

since our state took away our right to carry, without a permit.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:27:35 PM EDT

[#4]

Over 5 years I think. AZ doesn't require a permit anymore.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:29:51 PM EDT

[#5]

Got my first in CO in 2009, got a KS one in 2012.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:31:37 PM EDT

[#6]

Never had one. I've been a don't ask don't tell kinda guy since '04.

Now my state doesn't require one.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:32:05 PM EDT

[#7]

Constitutional carry baby. So I never had to get one.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:32:12 PM EDT

[#8]

Ten years, when I left California and moved to a place where it was legal.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:35:55 PM EDT

[#9]

7 I think

Maine non resident

I was not old enough for Missouri

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:37:51 PM EDT

[#10]

March 5, 2014.

I was in the first batch of 5,000 CCLs that IL issued. I've been carrying every day since.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:37:56 PM EDT

[#11]

35 years

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:38:46 PM EDT

[#12]

6 years or so, but I have carried when I can.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:38:53 PM EDT

[#13]

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Even in Cook County? Because that would be awesome.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:39:37 PM EDT

[#14]

Poll fail...16-20 furriner here.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:40:07 PM EDT

[#15]

Got mine around 92.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:41:48 PM EDT

[#16]

About 5 and a half months. I wanted to do it right after I turned 21, but didn't end up actually doing it until shortly after my 23rd birthday

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Posted: 8/1/2015 11:42:58 PM EDT

[#17]

Got a Maine non resident at 18.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:44:07 PM EDT

[#18]

1990 or so. Maybe late '89.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:44:19 PM EDT

[#19]

5 years, I have to get my renewal next week.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:48:54 PM EDT

[#20]

1992, when the VA legislature kicked the holdout judges in the ass.

I have been carrying ever since and yet all of my firearms combined have still killed fewer people than Ted Kennedy's car.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:50:20 PM EDT

[#21]

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Even in Cook County? Because that would be awesome.

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March 5, 2014.

I was in the first batch of 5,000 CCLs that IL issued. I've been carrying every day since.

Even in Cook County? Because that would be awesome.

Yes, even in Cook County. I live in suburban Cook County and carry everywhere. There were some issues with church (pastor is an anti but hasn't posted the no guns signs), and I can't carry at work, although it does stay in my car. I've even carried in Chicago the few times I've gone there since I got my CCL. I made sure to buy my new car last year at a dealership that wasn't posted and told the closer dealership that is posted why they lost a new car sale.

Aside from the gov't buildings and dr office (because its affiliated with a hospital) no places I go are posted.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:51:17 PM EDT

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Over 5 years I think. AZ doesn't require a permit anymore.

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I'm about midway through my second one. It expires in 2017, I think.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:52:11 PM EDT

[#23]

For many years, before most states had CHLs I had a 'permit' given to me by The local Sheriff. Since the I have had a LA and TX permit for more than 10 years.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:53:12 PM EDT

[#24]

I got my permit in 1996. It was the 5th permit issued in my county of residence.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:54:09 PM EDT

[#25]

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Poll fail...16-20 furriner here.

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For the US, or for the Philippines?

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:55:52 PM EDT

[#26]

Got mine when I was 21. 32 years ago.

Posted: 8/1/2015 11:57:58 PM EDT

[#27]

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Correct. No permit required but I keep mine active.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:01:36 AM EDT

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Correct. No permit required but I keep mine active.

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Over 5 years I think. AZ doesn't require a permit anymore.

Correct. No permit required but I keep mine active.

One of the small advantages of having a permit even though you don't need one is that it exempts you from the Federal Safe Schools Act.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:10:40 AM EDT

[#29]

I finally got around to getting mine in early 2010.
Living in a large place like Houston with crazy shit occurring daily along with the fact that I rode my motorcycle all over the country(almost always had a gun with me then) I just finally got off my ass and got it done.

My viewpoint today is if you are legally able to own a firearm it is foolhardy at the very least not to get this.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:13:12 AM EDT

[#30]

Here's my permit.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:13:43 AM EDT

[#31]

I got my CCW permit as soon as I sobered up from my 21st birthday. That would be 37 years ago almost exactly since I just turned 58 a week ago.

Florida my ass, I'm too old for all that humidity, I'll stick with Arizona.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:16:15 AM EDT

[#32]

Been a couple years now, I think.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:16:21 AM EDT

[#33]

Since just before Slick Willy took office.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:16:56 AM EDT

[#34]

Only 3 years but it was the day after I turned 21.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:18:10 AM EDT

[#35]

13 or so. For years carried everyday everywhere without fail. Don't hardly carry anymore.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:19:35 AM EDT

[#36]

Got mine as soon as I was eligible at 21. I'm now 38.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:22:22 AM EDT

[#37]

Will be 20 years next year when I renew.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:27:15 AM EDT

[#38]

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This article reminded me that it has been 20 years since Utah introduced its highly popular shall-issue permit, and almost 19 years since I got mine.

Since the majority of permittees have gotten their permits since Obama became president, I thought it would be interesting to see just how long everyone has had theirs.

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I got mine almost as soon as it was possible. It is a good thing when the activity of an "activist" court is to enforce the USC.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:27:32 AM EDT

[#39]

Mine had nothing to do with Obama, I just needed to get the money together (a DE CCDW can cost $500 by the time you jump through all the hoops) plus I could already OC without a permit.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:29:03 AM EDT

[#40]

Not sure anymore.
1986, 87 or 88.
PA issued. you had to supply your own pictures then.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:30:23 AM EDT

[#41]

You forgot a field...

"Civilian Law Enforcement - Rule does not apply"

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:30:53 AM EDT

[#42]

I've had a carry permit since I was 21, 45 now. Although I can't get one here in California because I'm not active or retired LEO, a democrat politician or a celebrity, I do have carry permits in my home state of Washington, plus Utah, Arizona and Idaho.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:31:28 AM EDT

[#43]

2 days.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:34:16 AM EDT

[#44]

I don't need one but I've had one for 3-4 years.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:43:24 AM EDT

[#45]

Sent in my packet one day prior to my 21st birthday

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:45:24 AM EDT

[#46]

2 years.

Waiting on my Utah now.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:46:45 AM EDT

[#47]

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Since 2007 when it was passed in NE.

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+1

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:55:11 AM EDT

[#48]

Since the government started data mining the internet

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:55:20 AM EDT

[#49]

The Utah law went into effect in the fall of 1994, which is right when I turned 21. I've had a Utah permit ever since then.

Posted: 8/2/2015 12:55:39 AM EDT

[#50]

Since 2013...

Gonna try to talk my dad into going to a CCW class with me, so we can get our Utah permits (mainly for Minnesota carry)

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