by Mike V. | State Reciprocity and Restrictions
Virginia is a shall issue state. Applicants for a Virginia concealed carry permit must be 21 years old. The clerk of the circuit court accepts applications for residents. However, nonresident applicants should apply directly to the Virginia State Police. Residents...
by Mike V. | State Reciprocity and Restrictions
Utah is a shall issue state. Applicants must be 21 to obtain a Utah concealed carry permit. However, Utah code does offer provisional licenses to those who are 18-20 years old. Applications must be submitted to Bureau of Criminal Investigation within the Department of...
by Mike V. | State Reciprocity and Restrictions
Texas is a shall issue state. In order to obtain a Texas permit to carry a handgun, applicants must be 21 years old or older. If an applicant is at least 18, and is currently serving, or served honorably, they are also eligible for a Texas concealed carry permit....
by Mike V. | State Reciprocity and Restrictions
Tennessee is a shall issue state. Applicants for a Tennessee concealed carry permit must be 21, or 18 with military service (active duty or honorably discharged only). Those trying to obtain a lifetime permit to carry must be 21. Applications should be submitted to...
by Mike V. | State Reciprocity and Restrictions
South Dakota is a shall issue state. However, unlike other states, South Dakota has three levels of permits to carry a concealed pistol. The three levels are regular, gold, and enhanced. Applicants for a South Dakota concealed carry permit must be at least 18 years...
by Mike V. | State Reciprocity and Restrictions
South Carolina is a shall issue state, but does not allow for open carry. Applicants for a South Carolina concealed weapons permit (CWP), should submit their paperwork to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Department (SLED). In order to obtain a South Carolina...