From: mkielsky@az.intel.com (Michael Kielsky x554-2677 MS:CH2-73)
Newsgroups: rec.guns
Subject: CCW Survey 'Update'
Date: 29 Jan 92 17:26:07 GMT

There have been some requests for a copy of the CCW Survey.  Here it is again,
slightly revised/updated from any previous 'published' edition, yet still far
from complete.  Your help is still needed in filling the gaps of information
and proofing the data presented.

Thanks,

-- Michael Kielsky  (Software Mercenary, FFL, PC, DR)
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"Guns are 47 times as likely to kill an acquaintance" is as useless as
"Brakes are 47 times as likely to be used before a vehicle collision".
                                - me

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 WARNING:  None of the information herein contained may be used as the basis
 for, or in conjunction with, taking any actions, or forming any opinions on
 questions of the law.  No claims are made as to the accuracy, currency, and
 applicability of this document, in regards to the law or issues adjudicated
 by the various courts.  Before taking any action which could possibly be in
 contravention to the law, always consult your qualified legal professional.
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 1. Does the state issue possession or purchase permits for handguns? (O/P/U)
 2. Does the state issue open carry permits for handguns? (O/P/U)
 3. Does the state issue concealed carry permits for handguns? (O/P/U)
 4. Is the permit discretionary in actual practice? (Y/N)
 5. Is the permit valid statewide? (Y/N/D)
 6. What is the initial duration of a permit? (in months)
 7. What is the renewal duration of a permit? (in months)
 8. What is the application cost for the permit? (in $$)
 9. What is the renewal cost for the permit? (in $$)
10. Does the permit require fingerprints? (Y/N/D)
11. Does the permit require drug testing? (Y/N/D)
12. Does the permit require background checks? (Y/N/D)
13. Does the permit require proof of training/knowledge? (Y/N/D)
14. Does the permit require citing a reason listed in statute? (Y/N/D)
15. Is a permit available to nonresidents? (Y/N/D)
16. Does a nonresident permit require possession of home state permit? (Y/N)
17. What is the initial duration of a nonresident permit? (in months)
18. What is the renewal duration of a nonresident permit? (in months)
19. What is the application cost for the nonresident permit? (in $$)
20. What is the renewal cost for the nonresident permit? (in $$)
21. Does the state honor other states' permits? (Y/N)
22. Relative Score on the Gun Rights Index (GRI); values 0-99, rounded.
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     D = Discretionary, upon the discretion/need of the issuing authority
     I = Irrelevant, this question does not apply or is irrelevant
     O = Open, this action/activity is open to all lawful individuals
     P = Permit, a permit is required for this action/activity
     N = No
     U = Unlawful, this practice is unlawful to virtually all individuals
     Y = Yes
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GRI Scoring: (Answers without listed values do not affect the score)
 1: O = 33, P = 22
 2: O = 33, P = 22
 3: O = 33, P = 22
 4: Y = -11
 5: N = -5, D = -3
 6: x/24, max of 5
 7: x/24, max of 5
 8: -x/25, max of -5
 9: -x/25, max of -5
10: Y = -2, D = -1
11: Y = -2, D = -1
12: Y = -2, D = -1
13: Y = -2, D = -1
14: Y = -2, D = -1
15: N = -5, D = -3
16: Y = -1
17: x/24, max of 5
18: x/24, max of 5
19: -x/25, max of -5
20: -x/25, max of -5
21: N = -5
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    1. 2. 3. 4. 5.  6.  7.  8.  9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16. 17. 18. 19. 20.21. 22.
--+--.--.--.--.--.---.---.---.---.--.--.--.--.--.--.--.---.---.---.---.--.---.
AK| O. O. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 66.
AL| O. P. P.  . Y. 12. 12. 15.   . N. N.  . N. N.  .  .   .   .   .   . Y. 77.
AR| O. U. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 33.
AS|  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .   .
AZ| O. O. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 66.
CA| P. P. P. Y. Y. 12. 12. 28.   . N. N. Y. N. N. N. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. N. 42.
CO| O. O. P. Y. Y.   .   .   .   .  .  . Y.  .  . N.  .   .   .   .   . N. 65.
CT| O. P. P. N. Y. 60. 60.25+.   . Y. N. Y. Y. N. Y.  .   .   .   .   . N. 69.
DC| U. U. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I.  0.
DE| O. O. P.  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   . N. 83.
FL| O. P. P. N. Y. 36. 36.160.135. Y. N. Y. Y. N. N. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. N. 54.
FM|  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .   .
GA| O. O. P. N. Y. 60. 60. 32. 32. Y. N. Y. N. N. N. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. N. 76.
GU|  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .   .
HI| P. P. P. Y.  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   . N. 50.
IA| P. P. P. Y. Y. 12. 12.  5.  2. N. N. Y. Y. Y. Y. N. 12. 12.  5.  2. N. 46.
ID| O. O. P. N. Y. 48. 48.20+. 12. D. N. D. D. N. N. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. N. 77.
IL| P. U. U. Y. N. 60. 60.  5.  5. N. N. N. N. N. Y. N. 12. 12.  I.  I. N.  7.
IN| O. O. P. N. Y. 48. 48. 25. 25. Y. N. Y. N. Y.?N. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. Y. 79.
KS| O. O. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 66.
KY| O. O. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 66.
LA| O. O. P.  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .?Y. 88.
MA| P. P. P. Y. Y.<60. 60. 10. 10. Y. N. Y. D. Y. Y. N. 12. 12. 10. 10. N. 54.
MD| O. P. P. Y. Y.<36. 36. 25. 25. Y. N. Y. N. Y.  .  .   .   .   .   . N. 56.
ME| O. O. P. N. Y. 36. 36. 20. 10. D. N. Y. Y. N. Y. N. 36. 36. 80. 40. N. 84.
MH|  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .   .
MI| P. P. P.  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  . Y.  .   .   .   .   . Y. 66.
MN| P. P. P.  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   . N. 61.
MO| P. O. P.  . N.   .   .   .   .  .  . Y.  . Y. N.  .   .   .   .   . N. 58.
MP|  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .   .
MS| O. O. P. N. Y. 36. 36.100.100. Y. N. Y. N. N. N. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. N. 69.
MT| O. O. P.  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   . N. 83.
NC| P. O. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. D. D. D. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 52.
ND| O. U. P.  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   . N. 50.
NE| O. O. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 66.
NH| O. O. P. N. Y. 24. 24.  4.  4. D. N. Y. N. Y. Y. N. 24. 24. 10. 10. N. 81.
NJ| P. P. P. Y.  .   .   .   .   . Y.  . Y. D.  . Y.  .   .   .   .   . N. 45.
NM| O. O. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 66.
NV| O. O. P.  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   . N. 83.
NY| P. P. P. Y. N.Lif.  I. 45.  I. Y. N. Y. Y. Y. Y. Y.   .   .   .   . N. 43.
OH| P. O. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 55.
OK| O. O. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 66.
OR| O. O. P. N. Y. 24. 24. 50. 25. Y. N. Y. Y. N. N. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. N. 71.
PA| O. P. P. N. Y. 60. 60. 13.   . N. N. Y. N. Y. Y. Y. 60. 60. 13.   . N. 80.
PR| P. P. P. Y. N. 36. 36.350.250. Y. N. Y. N. Y. N. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. N. 22.
PW|  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .   .
RI| O. P. P.  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  . Y.  .   .   .   .   . N. 72.
SC| O. P. P.  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  . N.  .   .   .   .   . N. 67.
SD| O. O. P.  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   . N. 83.
TN| O. U. U.  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   . N. 28.
TX| O. U. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 33.
UT| O. U. P. N. Y.  ?.  ?. 35.  5. Y. N. Y. Y. N. Y. N.  ?.  ?. 35.  5. N. 44.
VA| O. O. P. Y. Y. 24. 24. 10. 10. Y. N. Y. N. Y. ?. ?.  ?.  ?.  ?.  ?. ?. 62.
VI|  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .   .   .   . Y.   .
VT| O. O. O. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 99.
WA| O. P. P. N. Y. 48. 48. 23. 15. Y. N. D. N. D. Y. N. 48. 48. 23. 15. N. 78.
WI| O. O. U. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. I. I. I. I. I. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. I. 66.
WV| O. O. P. N. Y. 60. 60. 70. 50. N. N. Y. Y. Y. N. I.  I.  I.  I.  I. N. 72.
WY| O. O. P. Y. N. 36. 36.  0.  0. N. N. Y. N. Y. Y. N. 36. 36.  0.  0. N. 69.
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Notes:
       all numeric values are approximations, rounded where necessary
AL- 2:License for carry in a vehicle, open or concealed.
AR- 2:Carry "with a purpose to employ it as a weapon against a person" illegal.
AR- 3:Carry "with a purpose to employ it as a weapon against a person" illegal.
AZ- 3:Violation is class 1 misdemeanor, 6 mo. maximum jail sentence.
CA- 1:Except for handguns defined as "assault weapons".
CA- 2:Open carry is legal in unincorporated areas except where prohibited.
CA- 4:There is a wide variety of issuance policies throughout the state.
CA- 8:Application cost may vary.
CA-13:State does not require training, but many counties/cities do.
CO- 2:Except in some cities.
CO- 3:Get a permit from a town, then the state.
CT- 3:One must obtain a local permit before issuance of State permit.
CT- 4:Reasons for denial are statutory, and there is a binding appeal process.
CT- 8:Local permit ~$25, state permit $25.
CT-10:Required for issuance of local permit, but not for State permit.
CT-12:Required for issuance of local permit, but not for State permit.
CT-13:Required for issuance of local permit, but not for State permit.
DC- 1:Handgun moratorium since September 24, 1976.
FL-15:Non-resident licenses only to "Consular Officers of Foreign Governments".
GA- 2:No permit required to hunt or transport.
GA- 3:Open carry for protection requires same permit as for concealed carry.
IA-10:Fingerprints required for non-resident/professional permits.
IA-15:Only professional permit (security guard, FFL) available to non-residents.
ID- 8:Fees variable: $20 + reasonable costs; Idaho County quoted $30.
ID-15:No non-resident applications accepted after 7/1/91.
ID-17:Old non-resident permits good until expiration.
IL- 3:Exceptions for people of influence and power.
IL- 5:Chicago requires registration.  Certain suburbs have banned handguns.
IL-15:Non-residend hunting license serves as gun owner identification card.
IN- 3:Available to residents or those who work in the state.
IN- 8:Local $10, state $15 for CCW, and $5 open only.
IN- 9:Local $10, state $15 for CCW, and $5 open only.
IN-14:Answer: "For protection of myself, my family, and the State of Indiana."
IN-21:Will honor out-of-state CCW for travellers.
KS- 1:Purchase permit may be required in certain cities or counties.
MA- 2:Same as CCW.  Open carry strongly discouraged, much hassled.
MA- 3:Hard to get in Cambridge/Boston.
MA- 4:40 day appl. process.  Inaction/rejection appeals go to district court.
MA- 5:Illegal: carry on school grounds, unattended handgun in motor vehicle.
MA- 6:Expires on applicant's birthday, four years after issuance.
MA-14:Must be suitable person and have specific need for "all lawful purposes".
MA-15:Two types available, with differing requirements.
MA-17:24 mo. license available for cash businesses, P.I.s, or military.
MA-18:24 mo. license available for cash businesses, P.I.s, or military.
MA-19:$20 for the 24 mo. license.
MA-20:$20 for the 24 mo. license.
MD- 6:Expires on last day of birth month, two years after issuance.
ME- 2:Open carry is legal, expect looks from some people.
ME- 3:Handguns must be unloaded in the car if you do not possess a CCW.
ME- 4:Resident permit must be issued or denied with cause within 30 days.
ME-12:Non-resident must supply official driving record, criminal records check.
ME-15:Non-resident permit must be issued or denied with cause within 60 days.
MI- 2:Must posses license for carry in a vehicle, open or concealed.
MO- 1:Permit with background check required for each handgun purchase.
MO- 2:Open carry walking around; no carry in vehicles.
MO- 3:For cash/high-value businesses, only on-site & on-duty.
NC- 1:Purchase permit $5 in one county, others may differ.
NC- 3:Exceptions in extreme need (by court order), as determined by the state.
NC-12:In reference to purchase permit, only.
NC-13:In reference to purchase permit, only.
NC-14:In reference to purchase permit, only.
ND- 2:Loaded carry prohibited.
NH-14:Accepted reasons are "protection" and "target shooting".
NH-16:Want copy of CCW from home state if exists, or clean record letter.
NM- 2:It's legal to keep a loaded gun in your car.
NM- 3:Illegal concealed carry is often ignored; can carry 'unloaded'.
NV- 3:CCW may be granted by county sheriff on written application.
NY- 3:NYC, people of influence, or 'need'.  Rest of state varies by county.
NY- 5:State permit no good in NYC, but NYC permit also valid in rest of state.
NY- 6:State permit issued for life; NYC permit issued for 2 years.
NY- 8:Fees vary by county.
OH- 1:Purchase permit may be required in certain cities or counties.
OR- 4:Resident permit must be issued or denied with cause within 45 days.
OR-15:Wording of law now requires residence in county of application.
OR-21:'Equivalent' permits recognized.  No out-of-state permits meet this test.
PA- 2:License for carry in a vehicle, open or concealed.
PA- 3:Discretionary in Philadelphia.
PA- 4:45 day application process.
PA- 5:Illegal: carry on school grounds
PA-14:Personal protection reason accepted without prejudice.
PA-15:Must already possess CCW in home state.
RI-15:Usually denied on first try; after complaint, approved on second try.
TN- 2:Except licensed private investigators, handgun hunters, cops.
TN- 3:Except licensed private investigators, handgun hunters, cops.
TX- 2:Except for "travellers" (i.e. crossing multiple county lines).
TX- 3:Except for "travellers" (i.e. crossing multiple county lines).
UT- 1:Possession of weapon authorized, permit or license not required.
UT- 2:Loaded firearm carry in vehicle or on public street is unlawful.
UT- 4:Permit must be issued or denied with cause within 60 days.
UT-12:Character references, photographs, employment & residential history.
UT-13:Specifies "evidence of weapons familiarity".
UT-15:Nonresidents traveling may possess unloaded, cased firearm in vehicle.
VA- 1:Must pass 'instant' computer background check for purchase.
VA-14:"For lawful defense and security" is sufficient, by statute.
VT- 2:Carry "with the intent or purpose of injuring another" prohibited.
VT- 3:Carry "with the intent or purpose of injuring another" prohibited.
VT- 3:In Montpelier, Rutland & St. Albans: town ordinances ban loaded carry.
WA- 1:Purchase application on buying; buyers with no CCW must wait five days.
WA- 2:License required for loaded carry in a vehicle, open or concealed.
WA- 3:Local ordinances may not contradict or be more restrictive than state law.
WA- 4:Must be issued/denied with cause within 30 days.  Routinely exceeded.
WA-14:Contrary to law, some agencies require that reasons be provided.
WA-15:Non-resident permit must be issued or denied with cause within 60 days.
WV- 8:Application fee of $20 and license fee of $50.
WY- 3:Violation is misdemeanor, $750 maximum fine, 6 mo. maximum jail sentence.
WY- 4:Sheriff may issue to travelers, merchant police, private detectives, etc.
WY- 5:Issued at personal discretion of Sheriff, may be valid only their county.
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AK-Alaska                 AL-Alabama                AR-Arkansas
AS-American Samoa         AZ-Arizona                CA-California
CO-Colorado               CT-Connecticut            DC-District of Columbia
DE-Delaware               FL-Florida                FM-Federated Micronesia
GA-Georgia                GU-Guam                   HI-Hawaii
IA-Iowa                   ID-Idaho                  IL-Illinois
IN-Indiana                KS-Kansas                 KY-Kentucky
LA-Lousiana               MA-Massachussetts         MD-Maryland
ME-Maine                  MH-Marshall Islands       MI-Michigan
MN-Minnesota              MO-Missouri               MP-Mariana Islands
MS-Mississippi            MT-Montana                NC-North Carolina
ND-North Dakota           NE-Nebraska               NH-New Hampshire
NJ-New Jersey             NM-New Mexico             NV-Nevada
NY-New York               OH-Ohio                   OK-Oklahoma
OR-Oregon                 PA-Pennsylvania           PR-Puerto Rico
PW-Palau Islands          RI-Rhode Island           SC-South Carolina
SD-South Dakota           TN-Tennessee              TX-Texas
UT-Utah                   VA-Virginia               VI-Virgin Islands
VT-Vermont                WA-Washington             WI-Wisconsin
WV-West Virginia          WY-Wyoming
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Contact for more information:
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						State of Arizona
			 (602)	542-4266	Attorney General Grant Woods
						Department of Law
						1275 W.	Washington St.
						Phoenix, AZ 85007
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						State of Florida
						Dept. of State
			 (904)	488-0039	Division of Licensing
						P.O. Box 6687
						Tallahassee, FL 32304-6687
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						Indiana State Police
			 (317)	232-8264	Firearms Licensing/CCW
.			.			.
						State of Iowa
			 (515)	281-5261	Attorney General
						Bonnie J. Campbell
						Wallace State Office Bldg.
						Des Moines, IA 50319
 Paul H. Wieck II, Commissioner			Department of Public Safety
			 (515)	281-3211	Administrative Services Division
 Judy Cross		 (515)	281-5149	Weapons Permit Section
   Administrative Assistant			Wallace State Office Bldg.
						Des Moines, IA 50319-0040
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 Commissioner John R. Atwood			Maine State Police
 Col. Andrew E. Demers, Chief			Licensing Divison
 Lt. Peter A. McCarthy	 (207)	582-8765	Gardiner Annex
						State House Station, #35
						Augusta, ME 04333
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						State of Massachussetts
						Department of Public Safety
 "firearms records"	 (617)	566-4500	Firearms & CCW Licensing
						1010 Commonwealth Ave.
						Boston, MA 02135
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						State of New Hampshire
						Department of Safety
						Division of State Police
						10 Hazen Drive
						Concord, NH 03305
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						Allegheny County
						Sheriff's Office
 Deputy	Juran		 (412)	355-4700	Room 111, Courthouse
  firearms affairs				Pittsburgh, PA 15219
			 (717)	265-1701	Bradford County Sheriff's Office
			 (717)	697-0371	Cumberland County Sheriff's Off.
			 (717)	261-3805	Franklin County Sheriff's Office
			 (717)	327-2280	Lycoming County Sheriff's Office
			 (717)	988-4155	Northumberland C. Sheriff's Off.
			 (717)	771-9601	York County Sheriff's Office
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						State of Utah
			 (801)	538-1015	Attorney General
						R. Paul Van Dam
 Joseph E. Tesch				236 State Capitol
  Chief Deputy Attorney General			Salt Lake City, UT 84114
 Ronald L. Probert
  Chief, Investigations
						Department of Public Safety
						Regulatory Licensing
						4501 S. 2700 West
						Salt Lake City, UT 84119
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						State of West Virginia
			 (304)	348-2021	Office of the Attorney General
						Charleston, WV 25305
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						Albany County
 Deputy Debre		 (307)	721-2526	Sheriff Gary Puls
						525 Grant
						Laramie, WY 82070
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