Has there been any discussion about approaching our elected officials about having our CCW permit issued as an indorsement on NC drivers license?
I'm not sure that it would be plausible for the fact that the DMV is not in charge of CCWs.
I'm also not sure I want the DMV having anything to do with CCWs.
That's how they do it in MO so yes it can be done. The issue with that would be privacy, any time you have to show your DL they would see the CCW endorsement. MO has gotten around that by issuing a separate ID card with the CCW endorsement to those who request it.
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I'm not sure I see the reason. You already have a CCW card. An anytime a cop runs your license tag in NC he gets a check of the pistols database so he knows you have a permit to carry.
Thanks NCjones for the question.
My thoughts were 2 fold. First it would eliminate the need to show two pieces of ID. Second, it would be one less thing to carry in the wallet. One common form of ID, just like the CAC.
It could be done just as NC CCW Permit #, on your licences, add "NC" after your license number. For example, 1234567NC.
However, the logistics involved could be horrendous.
Thanks again.
cwoods
The other issue would be dealing with LEOs in recirocal states. Unless the notation on your DL clearly indicated that you had a CCW permit, you might have difficulty establshing that during an out-of-state traffic stop.
I know that LEOs in other states often don't know that the "M" in my DL indicates that i have a motorcycle endorsement.
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