Non-resident eligibility questions?

[crazyhawk99]

I looked at the ME, and it would add nothing to my permits except ME. I think for the $$, the FL non-resident is the way to go. It is valid for seven years, and my inital cost last year was $140, much easier than my local ANNUAL renewal process. Proof of training is required, if you are former military your DD-214 satisfies this requirement. Another thing I like, if you are Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Fire Service, you can request the exemption to the public records. I checked the states last night, and recently NM was added to the states that accept the FL permit. You can request a complete packet from FL, or you can download the paperwork on line. They have an exceptional packet with clear, concise instructions. Quite an amazing feat from a government agency!

I initially looked at FL because it is more widely accepted. Problem with FL is that they require a fingerprint card from a local Sheriff's office. Since physically reside in Germany, that isn't an option. Also, it isn't clear that a civilian employee of the US Army is eligible if living overseas. They specify "active military". Had I applied before retiring, that wouldn't have been an issue.

I will eventually get a Missouri (legal home state) CCW, but it is a lengthy process for me. They don't accept former military (DD214) as meeting the training requirement, so I have to take a class. That means I have to plan my stateside visit around that. After getting the training certificate, I take it to the Sheriff's office to apply. From that point, it takes 2-3 weeks to come back (up to 45 days) and when it does, you only have a few days to sign it, or you have to re-apply. You can see where this is going - I would need to be in the states for a least a month, possibly longer to get it done, or start over.

That is why I am looking hard at ME. They have a realitively easy process, accept the DD214 and a ME CCW is recognized in my home state of MO, so I can carry while I am home on leave.

[mrjam2jab]

I initially looked at FL because it is more widely accepted. Problem with FL is that they require a fingerprint card from a local Sheriff's office. Since physically reside in Germany, that isn't an option. Also, it isn't clear that a civilian employee of the US Army is eligible if living overseas. They specify "active military". Had I applied before retiring, that wouldn't have been an issue.

I will eventually get a Missouri (legal home state) CCW, but it is a lengthy process for me. They don't accept former military (DD214) as meeting the training requirement, so I have to take a class. That means I have to plan my stateside visit around that. After getting the training certificate, I take it to the Sheriff's office to apply. From that point, it takes 2-3 weeks to come back (up to 45 days) and when it does, you only have a few days to sign it, or you have to re-apply. You can see where this is going - I would need to be in the states for a least a month, possibly longer to get it done, or start over.

That is why I am looking hard at ME. They have a realitively easy process, accept the DD214 and a ME CCW is recognized in my home state of MO, so I can carry while I am home on leave.

1) Confirm that even though MO honors all other states' permits...do they do so for MO residents?

2) You could look into the AZ permit Obtain a New Concealed Weapons Permit - Arizona Department of Public Safety
They issue thru the mail, will accept your DD214, get much better reciprocity than ME for the same cost. AZ does require finger prints but does not have to be taken by LEA.

[Chiefmeister]

Check that the non-resident is accepted in your home state for sure. I know that here AL will NOT recognize the FL permit of you are an AL resident. There are also some states that will not recognize a non-redident permit from ANY state.

Bob

[crazyhawk99]

1) Confirm that even though MO honors all other states' permits...do they do so for MO residents?

2) You could look into the AZ permit Obtain a New Concealed Weapons Permit - Arizona Department of Public Safety
They issue thru the mail, will accept your DD214, get much better reciprocity than ME for the same cost. AZ does require finger prints but does not have to be taken by LEA.

Good point regarding if MO accepts a non-res CCW from a different state if you are a MO resident. I am not even sure where to research that. I don't recall reading anything that detailed in the MO section...

As for AZ, I did look at it, but I will have the same fingerprint issue as I do with the FL permit. I am not in the states to get it done...