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VCDL has just warned members that because of a backlog by State Police of entering Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) data from County Clerks into the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN), some legitimate CHP holders have been arrested when a Trooper gets a negative response from VCIN during...

Hi,folks. I've been away from shooting for a while. Marriage and children sort of altered priorities for a while. Just starting to look around the landscape again. I've been lazy about carrying for a long time, just slipping my trusty ol' P32 in my pocket and calling it good. I recently...

Hey I'm Ryan. You all don't know me, for this is my first gun forum post ever. I try to avoid forums just because internet gun talk aggravates me. But I've come out here to inform y'all on the 19x. First off I'm a glock fanboy. If it was more socially acceptable to wear glock merch I would. But...

Good Morning THR Forum, Can someone clarify the process for me on renewing a cpl in Michigan? To my understanding... 1. You can apply to renew your CPL 6-months prior to its expiration. 2. You need to bring $115 check to the count clerk office with the application. (now here is the confusing...

I just wrote an article about diagnosing problems in handgun shooting, aimed (ha!) at folks who either carry concealed or are preparing to do so. You can read it here: http://www.usacarry.com/diagnosing-shooting-problems/ I'm only one person, with limited experience and a single point of view...

Bill would protect owners from penalties if accidentally bring guns into no-gun zone A bill was introduced on July 16 by Union Township State Representative, John Becker that would protect those who accidentally carry into a place where guns are not allowed. If the carrier leaves after being...

Since I obtained my CHP I've carried my Glock 26 IWB whenever possible and I've found it to be very comfortable; I don't specifically plan on replacing the G26 for everyday IWB carry. The other day, however, I went hiking and I OC'd my Glock in a Bianchi UM92 holster on my backpack's waste...

Ohio carry permit now exempts Federal background check You can now use your Ohio carry permit for an exemption to the Federal background check. This is after the U.S. Justice Department and the BATF agreed to it. This makes Ohio the 25th state to allow the Federal Exemption according to the...

Is Mississippi Next? Permitless holster CCW and designate armed church guards Will Mississippi be the next state to have permitless concealed carry? It may be a reality if this proposal passes the House and goes to the Governor. It seems they are on the way there already. According to...

Idaho: Permitless (Concealed) Carry Legislation Introduced While Kentucky is considering having permit-less carry and West Virginia might override the Governor's veto to have permit-less carry, Idaho is also considering permit-less carry as well. Senate Bill 1378 sponsored by State Senator...

Under current California law, is it legal for a police officer to detain someone merely on the basis that he believes he sees a firearm printing in your pocket or other part of your person? And second, if you get stopped and frisked but are carrying the firearm in a wallet holster is it still...

Hi, I've been thinking lately about getting a Kahr PM 45 or similarly sized 45. However, I am wondering if anyone could recommend me some good jeans for pocket carrying this pistol.I don't like khakis or cargos, are there any actual denim jeans where the PM 45 would just disappear inside the pocket?

I am very interested in this topic. I have been CC in church for years. Our previous pastor gave written permission to anyone that asked. But he only stated that he acknowledged our legal right to carry with a CPL and permission. I am trying to figure out how critical the wording of...

Arcane NJ law prevents retired cops from carrying concealed weapon They were cops with real police powers, they even helped Newark and Elizabeth police. At issue was the agency they worked for, a judge and the state police seem to say they really weren't real police because it wasn't an...

Michigan: New legislation would allow concealed carry without a permit The sponsors of the bill ( House Bills 5301-5304) say that the current requirements is an inconvenience to gun owns and that it cost money. The penalties for unlawful possession will stay the same and would apply to those...

Australia: Petition for Conceal Carry to protect against 'criminals and terrorists' . Firearms Owners United of Queensland Australia have an petition at Change.org to allow Australians to carry concealed for defense purposes. They feel that it would protect them against 'criminals and...

Following a recent move to a free state, I've had occasion to go back what was for many years my preferred type of Glock for carry, the 19. My 26 and it's MA-legal 10 round capacity gave me years of faithful service, and I made the choice to sell it to another shooter since the guns tend to be...

West Virginia : Legislation CCW w/no Permit West Virginia state Representative Saira Blair (R-Berkley) has introduced legislation to residents of her state to carry concealed handguns without a permit. Here is another attempt to push legislation to allow people over 21 to carry concealed...

Lowell Mass : Detailed Essay and $1,100 Course now required for CCW City gun policy in place, despite protests Be glad you don't live in Lowell Mass...... A new policy in Lowell Massachusetts now requires an essay on why an applicant should receive a license to carry and provide extra...

Arizona: State lawmaker wants tax credit for concealed carry permit holders A proposal to give tax credits to those who get a concealed carry permit in Arizona. The lawmaker says it will promote public safety by helping to ease the cost of getting and keeping the permit...