Fatelvis
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I live in Illinois, a state that doesnt allow concealed carry, (yet). It is my understanding that there only a few states not allowing CC, what others are they?
Just like Chippiri posted, what they consider a "good and substantial reason" is almost always protecting money drugs or for professionals in law enforcement or law practice and almost never for personal protection for citizens.It is my understanding that in Hawaii in the past 10 years only 1 CCW permit has been issued and that was to a politician, and it is either Maryland or New Jersey that is famous or infamous for not granting CCW's to people who have received death threats.
http://www.marylandshallissue.org/ccwdata.html28.9 percent of all Permits are issued to police officers. However, in July of 2004, federal legislation (HR 218) was signed into law allowing both active and retired police officers to carry a concealed firearm for protection while off duty in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The Permits issued to most of these officers are no longer really needed.
37.6 percent of all Permits are issued to corrections officers, security guards, private detectives, judges, bail bondsmen and others working in areas of government, security or the judicial system.
31.8 percent of all Permits are issued to business people who deal with a lot of cash.
Just 1.7 percent of all Permits are issued to people for Personal Protection. Only 661 Permits in a State with a population of 5.6 million. That’s just one Permit issued for every 8,473 people.
Delaware also has a Discretionary Permit system, but they issue one Permit for every 767 people. You are ten times more likely to get a Permit in Delaware than in Maryland.