So, hoping some CC holders here, even if in Florida, can help me cut through some of the cruft ... especially since I drive between Alabama and Florida, including through Georgia, and often. And ... if I ever travel with it, I keep my firearm unloaded, in the loaded magazines, in a safe, out of arm's reach.
First off, I'll get those 'politics out of the way,' as it's not the focus. For those who haven't heard, Alabama finally passed Constitutional Carry after it's been debated for years.
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But since it's now passed ...
Secondly, I'm a huge USCCA fan, pay my $600/year, and always believed in their insurance, even when I didn't own a firearm, back when I didn't live rural and have to deal with predators and varmints, especially anything that could attack my dog (even if they didn't attack me).
I wanted added insurance should I ever get into a physical altercation on my own property, or even in my own vehicle, or ... well ... anywhere, even without a firearm. Homeowners insurance doesn't cover a lot of physical altercations, and USCCA covers not just guns, but knives, fists, even weapons of opportunity, should I or anyone I care about be attacked. Hence ...
Third, what are the advantages of still getting a Concealed Carry Permit beyond the fact that it speeds up NICS significantly ... like almost instant (which, sadly, the 'instant' in NICS doens't exactly 'work' any more unless you do, like public servants are trying to keep screwed up)? I'm concerned about everything from ensuring the USCCA will back me to reprocity throught Georgia and Florida.
Am I allowed to carry in Florida (no Constitutional Carry state)? Or do I need to get a permit to have reprocity? I'm thinking the latter (no), since Florida doesn't have Constitutional Carry ... yet.
But what about Georgia (Constitional Carry state)? They have Constitutional Carry, but does that only apply for Georgia residents? Or do they allow other residents of states with Constitution Carry, especially if they have existing Reprocity, like with Alabama?
Any other comments? Suggestions?
I'm still thinking about getting a permit, especially since I live in Chilton County, the county offices are pretty empty and things don't take time. It's just waiting on the background check in the worst case. I've been meaning to go to get my Star ID any way, so I might do it at the same time.
Thank you in advance for all information! I'm probably going to hit the USCCA forums in addition.
First off, I'll get those 'politics out of the way,' as it's not the focus. For those who haven't heard, Alabama finally passed Constitutional Carry after it's been debated for years.
Alabama to allow concealed guns without permit in 2023
Alabama on Jan. 1 will become the latest state to allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a state permit that requires a background check. The new state law ends the requirement for a person to get a permit to legally carry a concealed handgun in public. Opponents, including state...
The USCCA, NSSF and, of course, the NRA have been pushing for it for years ... especially the USCCA, even if the NRA 'takes the focus off' the USCCA. If anything, I'm kinda a 'closet fan' of the NRA now, after long 'being critical' of them, because they serve as the 'whipping boy' while the USCCA gets things passed. But even then, you'd figure Alabama is a state that would be one of the first, not the 22nd, especially since the supermajority of former law enforcement in the Alabama legistator support it. 
A big resaon has been that, while a majority of Sherrifs support Constitutional Carry when it passes in other states, ironically, in Alabama, it's been a minority ... especially smaller counties. Although the National Media likes to make it about that, they cannot erase their history on why. I.e., so many Alabamans have permits, it's a significant amount of money ... enough that, yeah, even a private e-mail detailed that.
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www.al.com
A big resaon has been that, while a majority of Sherrifs support Constitutional Carry when it passes in other states, ironically, in Alabama, it's been a minority ... especially smaller counties. Although the National Media likes to make it about that, they cannot erase their history on why. I.e., so many Alabamans have permits, it's a significant amount of money ... enough that, yeah, even a private e-mail detailed that.
Internal Sheriffs Association email shows that money drives pistol permit law
"NOW IS THE TIME TO TALK WITH YOUR LEGISLATOR - DO NOT PUT IT OFF IF YOU VALUE YOUR PERMIT FUND."
By supporting ‘constitutional carry,’ are Alabama Republicans ‘defunding the police’?
Opponents to permitless carry, including some Republicans, say that the efforts are removing a revenue source that supports law enforcement. They claim it's akin to defunding the police.
But since it's now passed ...
Secondly, I'm a huge USCCA fan, pay my $600/year, and always believed in their insurance, even when I didn't own a firearm, back when I didn't live rural and have to deal with predators and varmints, especially anything that could attack my dog (even if they didn't attack me).
I wanted added insurance should I ever get into a physical altercation on my own property, or even in my own vehicle, or ... well ... anywhere, even without a firearm. Homeowners insurance doesn't cover a lot of physical altercations, and USCCA covers not just guns, but knives, fists, even weapons of opportunity, should I or anyone I care about be attacked. Hence ...
Third, what are the advantages of still getting a Concealed Carry Permit beyond the fact that it speeds up NICS significantly ... like almost instant (which, sadly, the 'instant' in NICS doens't exactly 'work' any more unless you do, like public servants are trying to keep screwed up)? I'm concerned about everything from ensuring the USCCA will back me to reprocity throught Georgia and Florida.
Am I allowed to carry in Florida (no Constitutional Carry state)? Or do I need to get a permit to have reprocity? I'm thinking the latter (no), since Florida doesn't have Constitutional Carry ... yet.
But what about Georgia (Constitional Carry state)? They have Constitutional Carry, but does that only apply for Georgia residents? Or do they allow other residents of states with Constitution Carry, especially if they have existing Reprocity, like with Alabama?
Any other comments? Suggestions?
I'm still thinking about getting a permit, especially since I live in Chilton County, the county offices are pretty empty and things don't take time. It's just waiting on the background check in the worst case. I've been meaning to go to get my Star ID any way, so I might do it at the same time.
Thank you in advance for all information! I'm probably going to hit the USCCA forums in addition.
