The firearm must be securely encased (i.e., in a snapped holster, a zippered carrying case, or similar encasement). It should be placed in the glove box for safety and security. Should you be stopped by a law enforcement officer, it is wise to advise the officer of the firearm. Please contact the Sheriffs Office about our Civilian Firearms Course.

You may pick up a concealed weapons permit packet at any District Substation or from the Desk Officer at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters at 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers. Any questions relating to firearms in the State of Florida are answered in the Florida Firearms Guide. A copy of the laws relating to firearms is included in each concealed weapons application packet.

Yes, as long as it is not readily accessible and is properly encased. For further information see Florida State Statute 790.

National Forest lands are subject to both federal and state regulations. In general, you can carry a firearm on Tahoe NF lands, subject to the requirements of state law. Target shooting and hunting is also allowed, subject to regulation and common sense.

Weapons are not allowed within the park. (36CFR). However, congressional legislation does permit weapons in Mosquito Lagoon, but only during (duck) hunting season, and only by properly licensed hunters while hunting in the designated area.

Concealed weapons permits are issued by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. They can be reached at 681-0647.

No. Washington courts have ruled that such language does not restore the right to possess firearms. A Certificate of Discharge must specifically state that firearm rights are restored.

You must be a West Virginia resident to obtain a West Virginia permit. Applications are processed by the Sheriff of your county of residence. As of July 22, 2004, federal law permits any qualified current or retired law enforcement officer to carry a concealed firearm in any of the 50 states. Officers must carry identification issued from the agency from which they are employed or retired while possessing the firearm.

No. It is not sufficient in and of itself. You must satisfy the training requirement. However, some states, such as Ohio and Utah, require completion of a course to satisfy their state's training requirement for obtaining a CHL. If you have a Training Certificate from such a course, taught by a State Certified or NRA Certified Firearms Instructor, you're good.

First, one would see the Clerk of the Court and fill out a Concealed Weapons form. The next step is to be fingerprinted at the sheriff's office located behind the courthouse. Then go back to the Clerk of the Court with the completed application and a fee will be collected. The application must include some record of firearms training in some capacity. The sheriff then runs a criminal history on the applicant and if the sheriff approves, he sends his recommendation to the judge.

For answers, visit the Attorney General's Division of Firearms web site. The Division of Firearms has information on a variety of firearms topics, including purchase, possession, safety storage, transfers and dealer responsibilities.

In Massachusetts, a person should not routinely need to carry a firearm to defend against bear attack. Persons must have either a Firearms Identification Card or a License to Carry Firearms to purchase, possess, and carry firearms and ammunition. Outside Massachusetts, contact the local fish and wildlife agency or other responsible authority to ascertain their recommendations.

No probationer may possess any firearms if on probation for a felony or a misdemeanor crime of illegal possession of drugs, domestic violence involving the use or threatened use of physical force or convicted for having a deadly weapon. Probationers convicted of certain misdemeanors, as listed in your standard Conditions of Probation, may not possess any firearms. If you fail to follow any of your conditions or you get arrested, your Probation Officer may return your case to court.

According to RSMo 571.101, "A certificate of qualification for a concealed carry endorsement..

Any person issued a concealed carry endorsement pursuant to this section shall notify the department of revenue and the sheriffs of both the old and new jurisdictions of the endorsement holder's change of residence within thirty days after the changing of a permanent residence. The endorsement holder shall furnish proof to the department of revenue and the sheriff in the new jurisdiction that the endorsement holder has changed his or her residence..

The endorsement holder shall furnish proof of the name change to the department of revenue and the sheriff within thirty days of changing his or her name and display his or her current driver's license or nondriver's license containing a concealed carry endorsement. The endorsement holder shall apply for a new driver's license or nondriver's license containing his or her new name..

No. "Information regarding any holder of a certificate of qualification or a concealed carry endorsement is a closed record." (RSMo 571.101) Yes. "Any person issued a concealed carry endorsement...shall carry the concealed carry endorsement at all times the person is carrying a concealed firearm and shall display the concealed carry endorsement upon the request of any peace officer." (RSMo 571.121)

If you are a Michigan resident with a Michigan concealed pistol permit and want to carry your pistol into another state you are strongly encouraged to contact that state for information on their concealed pistol law. A Michigan CCW permit does not supersede any other state's law or CCW requirements.