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JIMQ3100 10-12-2021 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2016552)
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 ?

JIMQ3100 10-12-2021 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Villageswimmer (Post 2016551)
Why not call your county’s Sheriffs office? I wouldn’t take advice that important from random people on an Internet forum.
This is the option I have not explored yet.

JIMQ3100 10-12-2021 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DALEPQ (Post 2016555)
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!
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.

JIMQ3100 10-12-2021 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2016557)
Something like this - start with shooter’s world, then ask sherif.
Consider Utah class.

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

JIMQ3100 10-12-2021 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bjeanj (Post 2016573)
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
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.

Malsua 10-12-2021 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JIMQ3100 (Post 2016724)
This is the option I have not explored yet.

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.

JIMQ3100 10-12-2021 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Malsua (Post 2016734)
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 ?

Malsua 10-12-2021 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by JIMQ3100 (Post 2016742)
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.

Garywt 10-12-2021 09:44 PM
Are you expecting problems in The Villages that you need to carry.

Boston-Sean 10-13-2021 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2016694)
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.

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

ThirdOfFive 10-13-2021 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by swtroy (Post 2016559)
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.
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.

tophcfa 10-13-2021 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Boston-Sean (Post 2016805)
New Hampshire is a constitutional carry state. As is Maine. No need to do all that anymore.
Have to drive through Vermont to get to destination. Better safe than sorry.

pacjag 10-13-2021 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JIMQ3100 (Post 2016731)
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.
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

Bjeanj 10-13-2021 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JIMQ3100 (Post 2016731)
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.
My reply would be the same, other than referencing trying to get a FL CCW.

MrFlorida 10-13-2021 05:33 PM
As per " usacarry.com " your Wisconsin resident ccw permit is not valid in the state of Florida....


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