I was wondering how many Illinoisans here have a non-resident LTC like I do? Actually I have 2, one from Pennsylvania which I've had for several years and Utah which I got this year. With Utah I can conceal carry in 29 states, but not Illinois.
I have my Utah Non-Resident, which is good enough for the states that I travel/or stay in. The states of primary concern include Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Kentucky, and Indiana.
As you may know Utah gives you 29 states, not Florida, but a lot in the midwest and west. Florida also gives you 29, not Minnesota. There are several eastern states than issue to non-residents but don't accept any other states LTC. Pa is fairly good for an Illinoisan as it gets you surrounding states, except Iowa, Minnesota and of course concealed carry right denied Wisconsin. No class needed to get a Pa LTC and everything can be done by mail. Also cost is only $26.
I have Utah and NH permits. NH doesn't recognize nonresident permits from other states, but despite some information you find may online, they will issue a NH nonresident permit based on your Utah nonresident permit. Only gives you NH over and above Utah, but if you go to NH regularly, may be useful to know. (FOID won't do.) Y'all stay safe.
Mark
I decided to get both the Utah and Florida CCW's for now but I am not sure I will renew the Florida CCW since renewal cost is the same as a first time issue. While Utah is much more reasonable and with any luck we will have our own CCW by that time..
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IA will get picked up as of 1/1/11...when their Shall Issue law takes effect and they honor permits from ALL other states.
NH just requires you to have a permit issued by any other state
Go with Arizona...it has almost identical reciprocity as FL...is cheaper at $60/$43 initial/renewal...and since you have FL you already have the required training...even a copy of your FL license will suffice as proof of training.
Am new Illinois member - so, I can get a PA LTC over the email for $26, is this right? How do I get started?
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My husband and I just got our PA permits about a month ago. We haven't used it yet, but we are planning our next road trip around it!
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I have my Florida, Utah, and PA licenses...
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