Should mitary members trained on handguns have to go through the same requirements to get a carry permit as a civilian?

PO2 Shawn Kopasz — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:34:24 -0500

I think if you are required to recert on a weapon in the military you should be able to just go get a carry permit as long as you can prove your training and certification. Am I crazy or does this seem legitimate.

Response by PO2 Shawn Kopasz made Jan 28 at 2015 9:36 PM

PO2 Shawn Kopasz — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:36:10 -0500

sry for auto correct on the word mitary

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jan 28 at 2015 9:37 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:37:48 -0500

Different states have different training requirements. The state of VA accepts military training as acceptable proof of training for a Concealed Handgun Permit.

Other states have stricter requirements. Others more lenient.

Since there is no federal standard (like driver's licenses), there is no universal standard, and you will have 50 different standards as you move from state to state.

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Jan 28 at 2015 9:43 PM

SGT Jim Z. — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:43:03 -0500

Just because you learned to shoot in the military, you must know the state laws. The basic deployment of weapon would be the same in target acquisition, shooting, etc..

Response by PO2 Shawn Kopasz made Jan 28 at 2015 9:44 PM

PO2 Shawn Kopasz — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:44:46 -0500

Also they should have an across the board requirement so all states will recognize each other's permits

Response by LTC Chris Norton made Jan 28 at 2015 9:45 PM

LTC Chris Norton — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:45:46 -0500

I don't know about this one...I think there needs to be a proficiency demonstrated, PERIOD.

I've seen some real poor proficiency with firearms during my time in uniform, particularly with handguns.

Then you need to take into account state and local ordinances as well.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2015 3:08 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 15:08:31 -0500

I think for active duty it should be reciprocal for Military Cert and Civilian at the same time, as for retired or Veterans, I think it is a good idea to re-cert every 5 years or so, as Michigan has that requirement currently. As a current CPL holder in Michigan and having to do this every 5 years, not that big of a deal really, since I shot all the time and try to keep myself upon current laws and regs for the state, it would be nice if all 50 states recognized the permits across state lines though!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2015 3:13 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 15:13:01 -0500

I've seen too many people in uniform that cant handle a weapon properly. So, to this question, I say yes they should

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Feb 4 at 2015 4:27 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:27:41 -0500

Depends on the state you live in. In Georgia, where I got my CCW, proof of active military status and a copy of your last pistol qual counted as adequate training.

Response by SrA Alvin Cook made Aug 11 at 2018 10:44 PM

SrA Alvin Cook — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 22:44:37 -0400

Sounds reasonable but many/ most states have varied requirements for a ccw permit. Standardized requirements would probably allow military qualified members this privilege

Response by SSgt Christopher Brose made Oct 22 at 2018 2:55 AM

SSgt Christopher Brose — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 02:55:36 -0400

It sounds good in theory. In practice, though, the states most likely to adopt this model are states that are already concealed-carry friendly; and the states least likely to approve are the states where it would be most beneficial.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Oct 22 at 2018 6:00 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 18:00:13 -0400

Well - I waltzed through the main and shooting skills - learning the law as regards to CCW - That was tougher.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2018 6:59 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 18:59:03 -0400

In Florida, you can get one based on military experience. It is a good idea, though, to learn the law on use of force in one's state and they should normally cover that subject matter during a course. I took a course when I was living in Texas. I just used my DD214 here in Florida.