This Utah CCW thingy I keep seeing..... ???

[nikki#2]

Howdy

Believe I'll soon accept a job offer in Georgia. Can't fathom this, but they tell me Georgia is 'right to carry' state.
Just beginning to research, but it appears you need to be a citizen of the state to apply for the license, which takes one year...

That has me wondering about this Utah CCW license. I see Georgia's on it's list. Wondering if this would allow me to carry in GA
while I establish my GA residency and receive my GA Carry License. Hmmmm... Anyone familiar w/ this issue?

[Cnynrat]

handgunlaw.us is a great resource for understanding CCW laws in the various states, including reciprocity agreements about which other state's CCWs each state accepts. You can build an interactive map showing where your CCW permit would be honored.

Utah is a "right to carry" state where you will be issued a CCW as long as you don't meet one of the legal disqualifying characteristics (prior felon, etc.). Even better, Utah issues permits to non-residents. Looking at handgunlaw.us it appears GA would accept a UT CCW from a non-UT resident, so it might be a way to get CCW privileges in GA sooner.

Based on my recent experience it will take about 2 1/2 months or so to get your UT CCW from the time you send in the application.

[MRCCW]

Yes, having the Utah CCW permit in Georgia is no different than having a permit from Georgia.

Processing time for the Utah permit is approximately 60 days. It is good for 5 years, renewals cost $10.

There would be no need to get a Georgia permit if you have the Utah permit.

[nikki#2]

Thank you, Sirs. I better dive into this one post-haste. Been wanting to spend more quality time w/ my friend...

[Quiet]

You can carry in GA with a UT permit.

Check with GA law, but if it's like most other states, once you establish residency in GA, you will need to get a GA permit in order to carry.

[pavlov]

You can get a Georgia permit in like a week or two. Might be faster than the Utah one

[308fan]

Yes, It would let you carry while you get yourself established there. Once you have set your roots, you would have to have a Ga. license. I offer the class in the Bay Area. PM me for more details.
308fan

[robnorth]

Here's a sideways question about the Utah permit that I couldn't find an answer for: Do you have to be a US citizen, or can an immigrant alien or a non-immigrant alien get one, too? (I'm a Canadian, currently "non-immigrant alien" but that might change in the future, working/living in California.)

[MRCCW]

You do not need to be a U.S. Citizen to obtain a Utah CCW permit. However you will need to provide your provide your INS registration number on your application.

Quote from the BCI Website:
"An applicant who was born outside of the United States MUST
provide BCI proof of citizenship or alien registration. This is
done by including the INS registration number off of any of the
following documents in their application."

Here is a link to a BCI .pdf that has the information on it.

http://publicsafety.utah.gov/bci/docs/INS_Handout.pdf

If you have any other questions, please let me know.

[Mason McDuffie]

If you have anything on your record call before signing up for the course. I friend of mine got busted a couple years back by a ranger for having a round in the chamber on a shouldered rifle. He was fined and *presto chango* his CCW request was denied. Also if you have ANY alcohol related instances on your record in the last 6 years forget about it. Just a heads up.

[1BigPea]

If you have anything on your record call before signing up for the course. I friend of mine got busted a couple years back by a ranger for having a round in the chamber on a shouldered rifle. He was fined and *presto chango* his CCW request was denied. Also if you have ANY alcohol related instances on your record in the last 6 years forget about it. Just a heads up.

Sorry, but I'm calling it...


EDIT: Was a little hard with the FUD thing...feel bad now...but above is not the case.

[Mason McDuffie]

FUD?

[1BigPea]

FUD?

Sorry...yeah.

You can have an alcohol offense checked "on your record" and still get a Utah CCW.

[Mason McDuffie]

jim@alphasafetytraining.com. Very nice guy who was very helpful. I know I'm gonna be signing up for the class.

[1BigPea]

You could also email Jim at jim@alphasafetytraining.com. Very nice guy who was very helpful. I know I'm gonna be signing up for the class.

Been there done that....

Took Doc's class a few months ago....