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Concealed carry, or carrying a concealed weapon (CCW), is the practice of carrying a weapon in a concealed manner, either on one's person or in close proximity.
There are no federal laws governing whether a state requires individuals to obtain concealed carry permits or how any state concealed carry permitting is conducted. Therefore, each state has jurisdiction over how it regulates open and concealed carry. State gun regulations vary significantly.
However, the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968 and the Federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 does establish categories of individuals prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving or possessing firearms or ammunition. These laws prevent a state from issuing a concealed carry license/permit, as it would be illegal for people who fit in these categories, by federal law, to own or possess a gun. Categories of federally prohibited persons include unlawful users of narcotics or other controlled substances, illegal aliens and those who have been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, to name a few.
Yes and no, your CCL/P depending on what state it's registered to is not reciprocable to certain states. To find out more, check out the Reciprocity Map from USCCA here.
A person is justified in the use of force when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to defend himself or another against such other’s imminent use of unlawful force. However, he is justified in the use of deadly force only if he reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or another, or the commission of a forcible felony.
Yes. Depending on the state, there are different minimum requirements for how long each Concealed Carry class should be. In the State of Illinois, a requirement of 16 hours is necessary to gain your CCL. In the State of Wisconsin, a requirement of 4 hours is necessary to gain your CCL.
We started M&M 2 Alpha Defense out of a passion for helping people. We offer more than hours of PowerPoint slides. We bring our experiences, our triumphs, and failures so that you walk away with complete confidence in your ability to defend yourself. Learning is a lifelong endeavor and once you connect with us, you become part of a family of responsibly armed citizens. You take safety precautions every day. You buckle up when you get in the car. You're not planning to be in an accident, but you are prepared in case something does happen. Carrying a firearm is no different. You carry not to provoke, but to be prepared for the unthinkable. We will build your confidence.