NOTICE

120 R.J. GODLEWSKI/INERT
Carrying Concealed Handguns and Reciprocity
(Con’t)
Self-defense is not a right that should stop at a state
line. To that end, numerous states have passed some form of
reciprocity or recognition statute that allows citizens licensed
by other states to carry a concealed firearm in that state.
Seven states, plus Alaska and Vermont (no license required),
recognize all concealed carry licenses; others have signed
specific agreements with states who meet the criteria they
have established by statute. Not all states recognize another
state’s licenses. The purpose of this guide is to advise
individuals as to the current status of reciprocity/recognition
by state.
Reciprocity is literally a "moving target." These laws
change every year, and new reciprocity agreements are
signed, or occasionally, revoked, on a continuing basis.
At this time, the following states do not issue
concealed carry licenses, nor do they recognize those issued
by other states: Illinois, Wisconsin, and the District of
Columbia. Also, some states allow carry of different types of
weapons (e.g. handguns, knives) while others are limited to
handguns only.
The foregoing information was culled from MSN
Gun Room.
Now that we’ve whetted your appetite for
what’s to come, it is to our advantage to begin our
discussion of weapons with the most available of
all – those that God has given you. There will come
a time when, all the permits and rights in the
world aside, you will find yourself within a critical
situation where no weapons are available and you
must defend yourself accordingly.