Cost for a CCW

[abunaitoo]

Just read that in Chicago, crime is down ever since CCW was allowed.
Article also stated that it cost $600 to get a CCW.
I sure can't afford $600.
Is the government doing this just so only those that can afford it, get a CCW?????
Didn't they do the same thing in the south in the 50's????

[wyrmzr]

Unless it's changed, Chicago is doing the best it can to keep people from owning guns, despite the fact that what was almost an outright ban didn't help their violent crime problem.
The basically have it set up so that you have to jump through very expensive hoops to fulfill the requirements for CCW training.
Meanwhile, they could be spending more time on the gang violence that is the crux of their problem, but that apparently is just not reasonable to them.

[Duckiller]

If the 9th Curcuit ever finalizes Peralta vs SanDiego you may not have to worry about expensive permits Cal AG can't decide what she wants to do and court is leaving case in limbo. Maybe she will be our new Atty General and she can finish messing up the dept of justice that Holder started.

[shooterg]

DC did the same crappola just to have a handgun at home. Some young newswoman went through the process, cost maybe $800 not including multiple trips to the cop shop.

In VA, $50 maximum initially, my county gets $15 for a 5 year renewal.

[bugkiller]

Here in the Sunshine State, it's an initial $117, then $65 on renewal for residents

[parson48]

Indiana has a lifetime for $100.

[dragonrider]

In Ma it used to be $20, renewable every 5 years. Then a few years ago they up to $100. The next time I renew it will be free because I will 70 years OLD.

[doc1876]

you have to remember why you have to pay for your CCW in Illinois, all other things are free like food and anything else you want, thanks to the Socialist government of Illinois

[dragon813gt]

I just renewed in Pa and it was $20 for 5 years, and issued the same day.

Did mine earlier this year. Had it in my hands in about twenty minutes. But it's up to the county sheriff to decide how long it takes. Most make it really simple. But Chester county makes you wait the maximum allowable time before you receive the permit. It's more of a nuisance then a hindrance for residents of that county.

[Lonegun1894]

Texas has a list of discounts available, but if you don't qualify for any of them, it is a ,maximum of $140, plus course cost, which varies, and the wait is a maximum of 180 days, but lately a lot of people are getting their license in 1-2 months from the time they send off their paperwork to DPS. The cost is usually half of whatever your first one cost you for renewals, but due to the way the discount system is set up, that isn't always the case. For example, a CHL for a Peace Officer is $25, regardless of if it is the first or not. For active duty troops or discharged within the last 365 days, it is $0, but you do have to pay a little, I want to say either $25 or $35 for renewals for a veteran. Y'all get the idea.

[MaryB]

Minnesota is a ~$100 class then $75-100 permit depending on county. Makes it tough for those of us on Social Security.

[Cmm_3940]

$67 in Ohio, plus whatever you spend on the required 12 hrs. training. You can apply at the Sheriff's office in the county where you live, or any adjacent county. This gives us a way to avoid applying in a major urban (liberal) area, where they deliberately take as long as allowed to process applications. Mine was ready in just under a week after applying.

[Bzcraig]

Don't know about statewide but in Fresno County, CA IIRC, initially the cost was about $200 with biannual renewal for $60. On top of that is whatever costs, which can vary greatly, are incurred for the "instructor fees."

[lylejb]

In Oregon, it's $65 for your first license, and $50 for renewal. good for 4 years

[longranger]

WY/UT $75.00 initial 5 years then $25.00 renewal for 5 years. WY no longer requires permit for CCW(optional) if over 21 and of good moral character(non felon).

[captaint]

In PA, 25 bucks will get you the CCW for 5 years. No BS, either.... Mike

[Blacksmith]

In Maryland you can't get one unless you are "connected" it is a "May Issue" state and the State Police get to decide if you have a "good and substantial reason" for wanting one.

First to get a Handgun Qualification License to purchase a handgun (also required for a CCW) will cost $100 to $125 for the application depending where you get your "Live Scan" fingerprints plus the cost of the required training depending on what the instructor charges, anything from free to several hundred dollars.

The Handgun Wear and Carry Permit (CCW) if you can get it is in addition to the HQL, the nonrefundable application fee is $75 even if rejected (probable) add on to that additional training requirements for CCW the cost depends on who is teaching it no set price, plus additional fingerprint fees and special photographs.

The Peoples Republic of Maryland is NOT gun friendly which is why Beretta is moving.

Links to Maryland's process explanations:

Maryland State Police

CCW permit.
https://www.mdsp.org/Organization/SupportServicesBureau/LicensingDivision/MainLicensingPage/LicensingandRegistration/Firearms/WearandCarryPermit.aspx

Required additional Handgun Qualification License
https://www.mdsp.org/Organization/SupportServicesBureau/LicensingDivision/MainLicensingPage/LicensingandRegistration/Firearms/HandgunQualificationLicense.aspx

Maryland Shall Issue gun rights organization

https://marylandshallissue.com/get-informed/maryland-2nd-amendment-topics/how-to-apply-for-a-maryland-handgun-carry-permit/

Maryland Shooters Forum thread on the application process.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=77878

[wyrmzr]

IA cost me $50, plus cost for a required course. Less than 30 days to get after you hand in proof of course completion, I think I got mine in just over a week. Permit is then good for 5 years.

[Stonecrusher]

GA is a "will issue" state and cost is $76 for five years in my county. Renewals are same price. Takes about two weeks to get it after you apply.

[EMC45]

Looks like I would rather pay the PA prices. PA has really good gun laws as well.

[dragon813gt]

Looks like I would rather pay the PA prices. PA has really good gun laws as well.

I'm hoping they stay that way. We have a governor's race this year. The current republican governor is beyond corrupt, has only cost the state billions by not getting any tax dollars from all the natural gas production, and everyone knows it. There is a very good chance we are going to end up w/ a democrat for governor. Combine that w/ a corrupt democratic AG and we have a lot of issues that could arise.

[fastfire]

In Idaho I renewed mine last December 35.00

[Hardcast416taylor]

At the gun club where I helped teach the class the cost was $125. Then $3.00 for the county clerk to laminate the license for you if you wanted it done. Also, whatever it cost for 2 passport size photos you submitted. After 5 years it is the same fees as when you started.Robert

[Jungle867]

It is expensive because of the politicians in place. Chicago is one of the most anti-gun cities in the United States! They will do everything possible to hinder LEGAL gun use. To be honest, I am surprised that there is not another zero on the end.


Just read that in Chicago, crime is down ever since CCW was allowed.
Article also stated that it cost $600 to get a CCW.
I sure can't afford $600.
Is the government doing this just so only those that can afford it, get a CCW?????
Didn't they do the same thing in the south in the 50's????

[aspangler]

Tennessee is $115 application, anywhere from $50 up for the required instruction and range time ( worth it IMHO ) and you can get it in less than 60 days. Renewal is $50 for 4 years. I got my original in 3 weeks and my renewal in 10 days.

[NavyVet1959]

It's a tax to exercise a basic human right. How would people feel if the government instituted a tax that you had to pay before you exercised your religion?

[dragon813gt]

It's a tax to exercise a basic human right. How would people feel if the government instituted a tax that you had to pay before you exercised your religion?

It's on the agenda. They will get back to you about that.

[MaryB]

Just wrote my state reps complaining that the Minnesota fees discriminate against the poor, doubt it goes anywhere though.

[gspgundog]

Washington Times just had an article where they said Illinois and Chicago set up the laws and cost for racist reasons. High fees, expensive training requirements, no gun stores allowed in Chicago, & no guns allowed on public transportation = very few minority CCW holders. In fact they said there were only a couple people in three of the highest crime lowest income neighborhoods while in an upper middle class mostly white suburban town they had almost 7% of the population.

[captaint]

Fortunately, we don't have to worry too much about gun laws in PA. The legislature would tell any governor to shove a new restrictive gun law. I'm not sure exactly where the next gov stands on guns. Certainly, the old gov will not be re elected. Hell, I could have run against him and won !! I know - why didn't I, then ?? Because I have to work for a living. Mike

[dragon813gt]

Fortunately, we don't have to worry too much about gun laws in PA. The legislature would tell any governor to shove a new restrictive gun law. I'm not sure exactly where the next gov stands on guns. Certainly, the old gov will not be re elected. Hell, I could have run against him and won !! I know - why didn't I, then ?? Because I have to work for a living. Mike

You're correct that we have a strong pro gun legislature. Wolf is about as AntiGun as you can get. Bloomberg has been contributing to his campaign. What do you expect from a card carrying democrat. If you watched the first debate Corbett crushed him in every way possible. All Wolf could say is how he was a businessman that built successful businesses. He had no answers on any issues. Unfortunately the low information voters will never watch the debates, there are two left. The democrats were very vocal about who poorly Wolf did. Hopefully he keeps screwing up royally and the idiots realize he is one.

[Bad Water Bill]

Here in Illinois we have Diapers Durban for a anti gun Senator.

B H O's appointed mayor.

My congresswoman gladly accepted a $1,000,000 DONATION from Bloomberg.

A governor that ran on a platform that he would NEVER OK a CCW bill.

Well a Judge made him a deal he dare not refuse and we have a ???? CCW law today.

[lead-1]

$67 in Ohio, plus whatever you spend on the required 12 hrs. training. You can apply at the Sheriff's office in the county where you live, or any adjacent county. This gives us a way to avoid applying in a major urban (liberal) area, where they deliberately take as long as allowed to process applications. Mine was ready in just under a week after applying.

This ^^ I applied in the adjacent county because the county I live in is known for dragging their feet. When I went to apply the approving officer had just went on vacation for two weeks so I figured on waiting a month anyways.
Eight days later they called to tell me "come and get it".

But yes, It cost me $67 for the State and $65 for the class.

[dilly]

It's a tax to exercise a basic human right. How would people feel if the government instituted a tax that you had to pay before you exercised your religion?

We do. All states.

Marriage is a religious institution in almost every religion. Should be regulated no more than baptism. Atheists should be given the option to marry (or not) by their chosen method as well.

[bob208]

well dragon you better get it stright. the oil companies are taxed. it is just by another name. now the states that don't charge an extration tax don't have a state income tax. also what fool does not think or know that if you charge a large company a tax that tax does not get passed down the line to end user?

[dragon813gt]

well dragon you better get it stright. the oil companies are taxed. it is just by another name. now the states that don't charge an extration tax don't have a state income taxalso what fool does not think or know that if you charge a large company a tax that tax does not get passed down the line to end user?

Guess what, we do have a state income tax. Along w/ local municipality income tax as well. I'm not foolish enough to believe that the cost won't get passed on to the consumer. He's in bed w/ the companies. If he's ousted as governor he will have a nice cushy job w/ one of them. Trust me, I like my low natural gas bills. But as expected they've been slowly creeping up

[bob208]

my mistake ment to say the states that charge a extraction tax don't have a state income tax. i am shure if wolf gets his extraction tax. we will still be paying a state income tax.

[charlie3tuna]

I live in Indiana and am also retired. When I went to renew, couldn't make up my mind between the regular (cheaper) or lifetime ($100) license. The girl at the sheriff's office set the hook: "You'll never have to do this again." I have a lifetime license.

After hearing what you guys are going through, I don't ***** as much about Indiana as I used to. Not happy, but things could be worse....charlie

[Bad Water Bill]

Now tell us what you will be paying for your Indiana fishing and hunting licenses from here on?

[bdicki]

In Ma it used to be $20, renewable every 5 years. Then a few years ago they up to $100. The next time I renew it will be free because I will 70 years OLD.

That increase wasn't really directed at only the carry license, Gov. Romney raised all state fees so he wasn't accused of being a tax raiser. Obviously he had another office in mind.

[DHurtig]

Just renewed mine is South Dakota. It was $10 and I believe it's for 4 years.

[starmac]

CCW license, what is that. lol We have them, but don't need them unless we go to another state. lol

[Idz]

The 2nd amendment guarantees citizens the right to bear arms. But States have the 'right' to demand a background check, training, and licensing to exercise that citizens right.
The Constitution guarantees citizens the right to vote. Shouldn't States have the 'right' to demand eligibility checks and training to exercise that citizens right? How about a BATFE 4473 type form every time you vote?

just asking.

[abunaitoo]

What is considered a reasonable fee?????
Should it be the same as a drivers license renewal????
Should it be free????
A drivers license is not a right.
The 2nd amendment is a right.
Voting is a right. And it's free.
Shouldn't a CCW be free?????
By government charging high fees, isn't it like the old Jim Crow laws that are unconstitutional.
We just had our Gunshow this past weekend.
There were a few offering venders CCW training class, even though we don't have CCW yet. Expensive.
I expect more and more of these classes will pop up as we get closer CCW.
To me, most of these people are just in it for the big bucks.