Are Wisconsin residents with CCW able to conceal carry in Florida?
 

I go to FL 6 months out of year and have a question. If we have a Wisconsin CCW are we able to carry conceal in FL. In other words does FL honor WI CCW?
I tried to get the information on Internet through fdacs gov but getting conflicting information, tried to contact FL directly, they are no help. If you have researched this matter in the past, your input is appreciated. Thank you

posting it again as it did not like by reference link

Jim

Why not call your county’s Sheriffs office? I wouldn’t take advice that important from random people on an Internet forum.

Apparently, Florida does have a reciprocity agreement with Wisconsin. Here is a link.

Concealed Weapon License Reciprocity / Concealed Weapon License / Consumer Resources / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

WI/FL CCW Info.
 

From WI also, with valid WI CCW License.
Great question and great reply on Reciprocity.
On the reciprocity list I did not see IL listed, since we drive to FL, thru IL, what are the
issues of transporting a pistol thru IL? I don't think it is legal, but don't know for sure?
Any help with this question would be well received.
Thanks!

Something like this - start with shooter’s world, then ask sherif.
Consider Utah class.

Internet advice will not hold up well in court.

Use to drive through Illinois. Florida permit. I would stop before entering and separate ammo (trunk) and firearm (passenger compartment). This was discussed during my Missouri concealed carry classes.

We had the same situation moving from Georgia and were told if we have moved and are no longer living in Georgia we needed to apply for a permit in Florida which we did. Be forewarned, it takes a while here, Georgia took only a couple of weeks.

I received my Florida Permit one week to the day after completing the application. Was told it could take up to 90 days but they give Vets a priority.

Since you are now a Florida resident, I think the question is actually “should I get (or transfer my license to) a Florida concealed carry?”

However, that’s not your question. I think the answer you are looking for is here:
https://www.fdacs.gov/content/downlo...rocityList.pdf

Applying for a Concealed Weapon License / Concealed Weapon License / Consumer Resources / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

This might be a useful link.

They must, mine took about 45 days, my wife's took SIX MONTHS! Hers was complicated by the fact that she has very light fingerprints which Florida's scanners had much more of an issue with then the ones we were scanned on in Georgia. Not sue why.

Anyone who asks such a question by posting online has the power to "google", "bing" whatever..."concealed carry states that reciprocate with Florida". Try using all life has taught you to formulate a question to the world wide web in lieu of asking here.

With a valid concealed carry license from your state of residence, you may legally carry a loaded pistol on your person or in the passenger cabin of your vehicle. DO NOT exit the vehicle with your gun at a lunch stop, refuel stop or potty break, etc., leave it in the vehicle. It is illegal for a non-resident to carry a pistol outside the vehicle even if you have a valid carry license from your home state. Illinois does not recognize any state's carry permit.

Here is the source, it cites the appropriate law:

Illinois Gun Laws: What You Need to Know | USCCA

I would net even get close to Chicago, the city has some very restrictive laws on gun possession. If you have to go through the city I would unload the gun, place it in a locked box in the car's trunk with the ammo stored elsewhere in the vehicle. This way you will be safe.
I used to travel through Illinois frequently with my carry gun and I never stopped for anything in the state. I fueled up, ate and took a bathroom break before entering Illinois. I felt that if the state couldn't recognize my right to self defense it didn't need any money from me for purchases in Illinois.

Or how about scrolling on by instead of being an ....... There are any number of things on this board that could be found via google. Perhaps they want a connection with a real person. A friendly response or ignoring should be your two options.

Generally, reciprocating agreements are only between states with substantially similar laws and hoops you need to jump through to get a license. Since Florida has less stringent laws than most northern states, very few reciprocal agreements exist. My understanding is that it is legal to transport firearms, by federal law, across state lines as long as you have a valid license from your home state and they are legally owned. However, all firearms need to be unloaded and locked, with ammunition stored securely in a separate place. I am licensed in Massachusetts, but frequently hunt in New Hampshire. Whenever I travel with my hunting rifle and pistol, they are locked in a gun case unloaded, and the ammo is locked up in a separate waterproof pelican box. Just to be extra safe, I also take the bolt out of the 30-06 and field strip my Sig pistol. I store the rifle bolt and pistol barrel with the ammo, so both guns are stored locked and disabled. Hope this helps.

I have checked this site already. Here is what it states

On Florida Web site it states the following
Section 790.015, Florida Statutes, allows Florida to recognize concealed weapon licenses issued by other states if the other state agrees to recognize Florida concealed weapon licenses.
• Wisconsin (6)

(6) Wisconsin will honor a Florida license issued or renewed to a non-Florida resident on or after August 1, 2013.

"Section 790.015, Florida Statutes, allows Florida to recognize concealed weapon licenses issued by other states if the other state agrees to recognize Florida concealed weapon licenses."
Wisconsin does not accepts the FL license, it only accepts a non-Florida license on or after August 1,2013.
Since WI does not accept FL license, FL left it open as far as I can read it. no ?

This is the option I have not explored yet.

You can transport the hand gun in the car through IL, if you have a CCW license from another state, or you can dismantle the gun or you can put the hand gun in a case not easily reachable. IL has a recording at 217-782-7980. Look for an option for transporting the gun through IL. Good luck.

I am not asking for a legal advice. I said "If you have researched this matter in the past" and can share your experience.

I am sorry, I was not clear on my ask. I did not move to FL permanently. I visit there 6 months out of the year, but do own a house there.

I was and am still active in several NJ gun groups. I can't tell you the number of times that people would contact the local police and get answers that were not consistent with the NJ gun statutes. NJ has arguably the most restrictive, contradictory and vague gun statutes of any state, so on some level I can excuse the police.

We have several firearms attorneys as part of our membership and I _KNOW_ NJ gun laws better than probably 99% of your basic NJ LEO. If it's something I don't know, I personally know people who do.

My entire point here is that unless you talk to a specific firearms unit, chances are you're getting what they think the law is, not what the law is.

Florida and Wisconsin reciprocity is pretty clear and the laws aren't nutty here. FOPA is also pretty clear on interstate transport through restrictive states like Illinois, MD, NJ, NY. It only becomes an affirmative defense but if you're following the FOPA guidelines chances are you won't be hassled.

Do check if a state is "duty to inform". Most states are not and there's no reason to volunteer the information that there is a firearm in the vehicle.

following verbiage is from FL web page
Section 790.015, Florida Statutes, allows Florida to recognize concealed weapon licenses issued by other states if the other state agrees to recognize Florida concealed weapon licenses."

Wisconsin does not accepts the FL license, it only accepts a non-Florida resident license on or after August 1,2013.

Since WI does not accept FL license, FL left it open as far as I can read it. Are you reading it differently ?

Sorry, I wasn't clear. If you have a Wisconsin CCW, it is not valid in FL.

The easy part however, is he can just get a FL CCW. I've had mine since 2009 and have only been a full time FL resident since April.

He can also get a UTAH CCW to fill in some gaps in the western states but if he doesn't travel out there, it doesn't matter much.

Are you expecting problems in The Villages that you need to carry.

New Hampshire is a constitutional carry state. As is Maine. No need to do all that anymore.

Bingo.

I had my firearms shipped here so no no problem. But if you are transporting your own firearms here, or ammo as well, be warned that what might be perfectly legal in one state can be a felony in another. If you are just passing through I'd make sure the firearm(s) are unloaded, in a locked case which rides in the trunk of the vehicle. Transport ammo in a locked box as well: as I understand it there are some states where transporting ammo in an unlocked box is a huge no-no.

The NRA has a book for sale which details the firearms laws in all the states and how to transport guns and ammo through them. It is a good reference though the laws change frequently so there is no guarantee that the info. is current.

Take the most conservative approach. It is better than a very nasty surprise enroute.

Have to drive through Vermont to get to destination. Better safe than sorry.

Per the link previously provided, as a resident of Wisconsin, which does show to have a reciprocity agreement with Florida, you are legally able to carry a concealed weapon in Florida.

Concealed Weapon License Reciprocity / Concealed Weapon License / Consumer Resources / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

My reply would be the same, other than referencing trying to get a FL CCW.

As per " usacarry.com " your Wisconsin resident ccw permit is not valid in the state of Florida....

Dude, Vermont is the original constitutional carry state.

Lots of different sources cited in this thread. Let me add mine.

I would hire a FLA Attorney that specializes in Firearms law. And if he told me my home state permit was valid I'd ask him to put that opinion in writing and to cite the pertinent Fla law.

I'd carry that with me so I could show anyone in LE that needed to see it.

The last thing I would do is depend on a Fla Cop or Sheriff. In Mass. a state with convoluted gun laws for sure, if you asked 10 cops you might get 10 different answers.

And even the "correct" answer can end up being wrong if that part of the law has never seen the inside of a courtroom.

No laws against getting a separate CCW in multiple states.
Just get the Florida CCW.

If you want a quick permit with very little hassle in FL call the Tavares location. They put you through for a permit very quickly. Just make sure they get a good finger print. I renewed my permit this year and was approved and out in ten minutes. My wife filed for a permit that should have taken no longer than 30 days. We received a letter in sixty that her fingerprint (done electronically was not legible). She had to start over and it took all together more than sixty days to receive her permit. If you have a W2 from the military you do not have to have a training certificate but can apply immediately.

I am assuming that you are referring to Florida Department Of Agriculture, in Tavares. Correct ?

I did mine at the county office in Bushnell. They have an electronic fingerprint machine there. The lady that does processing will have you keep trying until the system accepts your prints.
You make an appointment and there’s no waiting.