how do you carry your ccw permit? [Archive]

Electricboy

08-10-2009, 01:36 PM

I laminated a copy to carry behind my drivers license.

How do you carry your CCW permit?

if some could set up a poll, please do.

microstencil

08-10-2009, 01:48 PM

The new permit that I was issued in San Diego comes laminated but the permit it's self is larger than a drivers license. So it is a real pain the the A** to carry since it will not fit in your wallet. For now I just put in my shirt pocket. I do pray that it will not fall out and I loose it. With my luck that will be the time I get stopped and I can't find it.

I know that some one in Sacramento sat there and said "Let's make these 1/4" larger than a drivers license so there is no place for them to put it in there wallets"

CWM4A1

08-10-2009, 01:54 PM

Most county just use the thin paper style CCW permit. OC just changed to credit card style couple months ago, which makes it easier to carry and no need to take additional measure to protect it.

before that change, I fold my CCW and cut-up lamination cover, place my CCW inside without actually having to laminate it. It worked okay for the past 5+ years.

Doheny

08-10-2009, 02:19 PM

I just folded it twice and stuck it in my wallet.

Peter W Bush

08-10-2009, 02:21 PM

TurboS600

08-10-2009, 02:55 PM

Just got mine this w/e and it doesn't fit inside the wallet. The SO took the liberty of laminating it for me so it makes it difficult to fold. I have an oversize bi-fold so I just stuck it in the money holder and it still sticks up about 1/4 inch. Remains to be seen if that 1/4 inch gets beat up in my back pocket.

riprap

08-10-2009, 03:40 PM

Folded in half and laminated, as suggested by the issuing authority, Placer County SD.

God bless Sheriff Bonner.

Wulf

08-10-2009, 03:45 PM

Ditto rip rap except I made a color copy (the no booze stamp is in red) reduced it about 5% to wallet size then laminated it.

stich

08-10-2009, 03:46 PM

Fold in half, then trimmed to the edges of writing and laminated. Same size now as license. As per Amador SO. My NV CCW is already laminated to correct size and my Fl one is actually like a credid card, nice.

microstencil

08-10-2009, 04:32 PM

I guess us in San Diego are just lucky to get the style we get. It just goes to show that there is no consistency from county to county even when it comes to how the permit looks.

bombadillo

08-10-2009, 04:37 PM

For a poll, click on your original post, hit advanced button, and hit the add poll option. Quick and easy.

Desert_Rat

08-10-2009, 04:39 PM

Folded twice and stuck behind my drivers liscense.

Fjold

08-10-2009, 05:11 PM

I fold mine in half and tuck inside a folded map of the other States that honor the CA CCW and a copy of the Kern County permit conditions. I place this in the money section of my wallet (I uses a money clip so I don't have money in my wallet).

mej16489

08-10-2009, 05:47 PM

Laminated, folded in half and tucked behind my license.

flyer898

08-11-2009, 09:17 PM

I live in a rural county that is effectively shall issue. I happen to be well acquainted with our sheriff, but that is not necessary to get a permit. Permits in Mendocino County come with a restriction against being under the influence while carrying. That means DUI with your gun and no more permit and you can count on being prosecuted for a PC 12025 as well as DUI. And that means good-bye to that gun!

I carry my unlaminated permit wrapped around my driver's license and hand both to any officer that needs to see either. So far the response (from CHP in Humboldt County, I don't get contacted by law enforcement much) has been, "are you carrying?" And from me, "yes." Nothing further said.

smokinskul

08-11-2009, 09:22 PM

In my dreams :no:

lehn20

08-12-2009, 07:54 AM

Mine is laminated from LASO/LASD. A little bigger than a credit card.

I do not carry it next to my DL, since you are not required to let LEO know in CA. If they dont ask, I dont tell.

QuarterBoreGunner

08-12-2009, 08:02 AM

Folded and laminated. God I wish they'd start with the credit card style; the paper is so freaking flimsy.

rrr70

08-12-2009, 08:02 AM

I would love to have this problem...

Ditto.:mad::(

Fjold

08-12-2009, 08:19 AM

Mine is laminated from LASO/LASD. A little bigger than a credit card.

I do not carry it next to my DL, since you are not required to let LEO know in CA. If they dont ask, I dont tell.

Kern County Conditions of CCW Permit says:

"The Applicant:

Shall immediately notify any peace officer with whom the licensee comes in contact with that the licensee is armed and has a permit in their possession."

lehn20

08-12-2009, 08:33 AM

Well, that's Kern. Must be a local thing.

Fjold

08-12-2009, 09:07 AM

Well, that's Kern. Must be a local thing.

Absolutely, all issuing authorities can put restrictions on the CCW permits which then apply to your pert statewide.

Someone on here posted that one county up north has a restriction that you can't carry a gun on your CCW in gun-free school zones, this effectively makes the CCW useless in towns and cities throughout the State.

CWM4A1

08-12-2009, 09:18 AM

Same requirement in OC, but we do not have that printed on the permit. It's on an agreement we have to sign when we receive our CCW.

johnthomas

08-12-2009, 09:54 AM

I don't have one, in Monterey county they are hard to get, if I ever get one and you are in Monterey county, just look for the guy with a ccw glued to his forehead, lol

packnrat

08-12-2009, 09:03 PM

Tell the Leo right away,
can see it now.

Leo:
(steps up to the car door)
can I see you papers.

Driver:
(full of bad nerves- first contact with Leo while carring)
I gots a gun.

.

gdun

08-12-2009, 11:06 PM

hey guys, what about putting the permit in one of those plastic sleeves for a fishing license to hang around your neck? YOu could just take off the lanyard and stick that in your wallet.

Doheny

08-13-2009, 07:04 AM

hey guys, what about putting the permit in one of those plastic sleeves for a fishing license to hang around your neck? YOu could just take off the lanyard and stick that in your wallet.

Sure, if you have a George Costanza wallet. ;)

theneko

08-13-2009, 02:19 PM

Folded twice and stuck behind my drivers liscense.

What he said....

DRSFEFA

08-13-2009, 06:20 PM

Folded to license size and tucked behind it for me. And yes, with a permit from here in Kern you are required to notify. I have only once -to a CHP who stopped about Lake Dolores on the 15 when we were on the way to Baker and had had a blowout. The car had fallen off the jack and I was shaking like a leaf. CHP officer was very cool and at the end with a grin asked me what I was carrying.

Sam

08-13-2009, 06:25 PM

With my rice paper I folded it in half, trimmed the edges and then laminated it. It's not that much larger than a credit card and I put it in the bill section of my wallet. The lady taking my thumb print at the sheriff's office said that they had the machine and was ready to start making credit card style CCWs but the DOJ put a freeze on it. They just have to make it that much harder.

javabum

08-13-2009, 07:59 PM

i don't need to fold mine.all i did was trim off the excess lamination and there is a slot in my wallet it fits in.so if i get pulled over the police cant see it when i open my wallet for my license.
side note:glad i got my permit from where i did.im not obligated to notify upon stoppage.

retired

08-13-2009, 10:08 PM

Mine is laminated and fits in the dept. issued wallet.:)

lawboy

08-14-2009, 05:38 PM

It comes laminated. I trim the edges and stick it in my wallet. Wall has a slot that fit it fine. I have several copies of this wallet stacked up new waiting their turn to be used as it is the best I have found for carry the CCW! :)

Bob Ragen

08-18-2009, 09:25 PM

I don't carry a wallet instead I use a plastic two fold business card holder. My license and CCW license are together. I had to fold the CCW because it is larger then the drivers license. Why make thing easy right! That is in my rear pocket at all times.

BLD

08-23-2009, 08:01 PM

RangerRick

08-26-2009, 07:42 AM

Is it legal to make a color copy of my original, size it down and laminate it like someone mentioned earlier? Mine is huge and made of thin paper. Even folding it in half, it is still too big to fit in my wallet. I'm worried that it will be beat up and faded long before I need to renew it.

I was told by the woman who filled out my permit at the SD that you could scan it, re-size it, laminate it, pretty much anything you wanted as long as it was legible. Your county may be different so you might want to give a call to your issuing agency.

packnrat

08-28-2009, 12:26 AM

I keep it in a place were all the important things belong,
my dl, med card, ccw, hsc card, ham card, power truck card,
if I knew what happens to my SS card (socialst insecurty) it would be there also.

Heven help the fool that tries to take my wallet, nobody else will.

.

Capt. Speirs

08-28-2009, 01:15 PM

OC just changed to credit card style couple months ago, which makes it easier to carry and no need to take additional measure to protect it.

before that change, I fold my CCW and cut-up lamination cover, place my CCW inside without actually having to laminate it. It worked okay for the past 5+ years.

You have a CCW in Orange County?:eek: Did you win the lottery?

fal_762x51

08-31-2009, 11:14 PM

Plain paper, folded it in half, laminated it and rubber banded it to my driver's license.

flyer898

09-04-2009, 05:07 PM

My county uses the std DOJ form. I fold it in half and then in half again over my Driver's license. Anytime law enforcement needs to see my identification they get my CCW at the same time.

Last time that happened was when I was stopped by CHP. He asked if I was carrying. I replied that I was and that was all that was said. This is my only law enforcement encounter while armed and was over two years ago.

California-Quigley

09-06-2009, 10:43 PM

java. why wouldn't you notify upon stoppage. ???

MrClamperSir

10-02-2009, 09:10 PM

java. why wouldn't you notify upon stoppage. ???

Why would you? If asked to get out of the car or some other circumstances in which the firearm would be discovered, then yes, notify. However if your not required by your county and it's a standard encounter (ticket, warning, ect.) then why draw attention to something that is supposed to be inconspicuous?

MrClamperSir

10-02-2009, 09:11 PM

And to the OP, folded and laminated.

javabum

10-02-2009, 09:28 PM

Why would you? If asked to get out of the car or some other circumstances in which the firearm would be discovered, then yes, notify. However if your not required by your county and it's a standard encounter (ticket, warning, ect.) then why draw attention to something that is supposed to be inconspicuous?

What he said....
thanks......by the way