August 12, 2012, 02:21 PM | #1 |
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I was recently asked to do some work in Puerto Rico. I looked into it a few years ago and it was almost impossible for a non-resident to carry there.
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August 12, 2012, 04:07 PM | #2 |
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Well one thing changed: the PR Supreme Court told the police to go to a shall-issue system for PR residents, based on the 2nd Amendment.
Now, that hasn't immediately translated to reciprocity that I know of. HOWEVER, based on that decision, if it was me I'd check to see what the issuance standards are under the new system - hours of training involved mainly - and if my state's permit requirements were similar...well, I honestly think they'd have a hard time convicting if you packed on another permit.
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I don't know how accurate this is, but...
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Huh. Sounds about right...basically, they're being dragged into the RKBA kicking and screaming.
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Draggin' their feet on the specifics all the way.
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Don, try posting the question on this forum. One of the members there, RNCruz, is a lawyer who lives and practices in Puerto Rico, and I know he is familiar with the gun laws there because he handles some gun cases there.
ETA: Oops, sorry Wayne. Wasn't thinking.
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I'll pose the question at bayprofs, just waiting for admin to approve registration. Thanks for the link.
I found this on a site that generally addresses carry permit laws, and I was initially excited when I saw that they went to "shall issue", but when you read further, this pdf just seems to address ownership laws, not carry laws. http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/puertorico.pdf I doubt they'll get reciprocity with Florida. That would make it too easy. |
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