does CCW let you carry more than one weapon?

natedog · December 17, 2002, 06:37 PM

does CCW let you carry more than one weapon? like, can i have a primary weapon and then a backup weapon in an ankle holster? also, are pistolized (sawed off) shotguns out for CCW? what about machine pistols that have handgun dimensions ( Beretta 93, Glock 18, ect.)

dairycreek · December 17, 2002, 06:51 PM

However, I know of no state that will allow an illegal weapon to be carried concealed or, for that matter, at all. So, no sawed off shotgun or Glock 18 or any other weapon outside the law for your state. To be clear on the matter check with the issuing authority in your state.

johnwill · December 17, 2002, 06:59 PM

Each state has it's own laws and requirements for CCW, but some states do allow multiple guns, others only specifically listed guns. I doubt carrying a full auto would be looked on kindly by any state!

satxman · December 17, 2002, 07:14 PM

natedog,

In Texas, if you are liscensed to carry concealed, you can carry as many legal weapons as you can handle as long as they are, in fact, concealed. Definitely no sawed off shotguns or machine pistols!

blades67 · December 17, 2002, 07:15 PM

Most states specify what types of weapons may be carried. I believe all the states that allow concealed carry prohibit Class III items.

CleverNickname · December 17, 2002, 07:33 PM

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In Texas, if you are liscensed to carry concealed, you can carry as many legal weapons as you can handle as long as they are, in fact, concealed. Definitely no sawed off shotguns or machine pistols!

Actually, you don't have to be licensed to carry a longgun open or concealed in Texas. Also, while "sawed off shotguns and machine pistols" are a bit more restricted due to the NFA, as long as they're legally posessed, there's no extra restrictions on carrying them.

Useless trivia:

As a Texas resident with a CHL, I can legally carry a concealed pistol in a grocery store. I can also legally carry a longgun/machinegun to a professional sporting event. However, if I reverse these and carry a machinegun in a grocery store or a pistol to a professional sporting event, I'm breaking the law. Explain that one to me.

C.R.Sam · December 17, 2002, 07:46 PM

As noted above...
Individual state laws apply.

In some states, a concealed carry permit allows you to carry any weapon that you can lawfully possess in that state.

Other states issue a license to carry a specificaly identified weapon and no others.

And lots of in between states.

Sam

don't shoot it's me · December 17, 2002, 07:54 PM

As a Texas resident with a CHL, I can legally carry a concealed pistol in a grocery store. I can also legally carry a longgun/machinegun to a professional sporting event. However, if I reverse these and carry a machinegun in a grocery store or a pistol to a professional sporting event, I'm breaking the law. Explain that one to me.

You really need to be explained why you can't walk into a grocery store with a machine gun?

Ala Dan · December 17, 2002, 08:35 PM

you can carry more than one handgun; provided that
you have a current CCW license. All applicable law's
apply; NO sawed off shotgun's, NO short barrel rifle's, and NO machine pistol's are allowed with this type of license.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

Hkmp5sd · December 17, 2002, 09:08 PM

In Florida, you may carry as many legal weapons (not exclusively firearms either) as you desire with the exeption of machineguns. Seems the other NFA weapons are OK.

Crimper-D · December 17, 2002, 10:18 PM

The most on one CCW that I know of is 8 ! Long as they are : 1- concealed. 2- not on the AJ's list of "Assault Weapons" =
Sawedoff shotguns, rifles are out as well as Full Automatic weapons or anything equipped with a supressor, even if they have the Federal Transfer Tax paid

Oh Yea, no magazines with a capacity of greater than 10 rounds.

Dave R · December 17, 2002, 10:47 PM

I am close to certain that Idaho's CWP (Concealed Weapon Permit) allows carrying any legal weapon. In Idaho, that includes Class III weapons. So, if you can conceal that submachine gun, you can carry it.

Please double-check before you try it though!

TearsOfRage · December 18, 2002, 01:36 AM

anything goes in NH - but would you want to carry a multi-thousand dollar firearm? If its used in even a clearly good shoot, it might be held as evidence.

Ben Shepherd · December 18, 2002, 08:06 AM

In Utah, you can carry anything that is legal to posses.

Also as many as you can conceal, if you feel the need.

Just like Texas, my permit covers me, not a specific weapon.

Modifiedbrowning · December 18, 2002, 09:21 AM

In Montana I have no restrictions on the number of weapons I can carry. I believe class III is ok. The CCW also allows me to carry a knife with a blade over 4" legally concealed.

Edward429451 · December 18, 2002, 10:20 AM

Quote:

does CCW let you carry more than one weapon?

Hmmmm, lemmee check the regs...

Well regulated militia....mumble mumble...security of a free state....mumble mumble...keep and BEAR arms...

Nope no restrictions found on number or action type!

Oh wait, there's a footnote...Land of the free, Home of the brave.

Hmmmm....

LiveWire · December 18, 2002, 11:40 AM

As other's have said, there is no limit in Texas to the number of legal handguns you are allowed to carry concealed. In Texas.

Marko Kloos · December 18, 2002, 12:59 PM

Tennessee does not list specific handguns on the HCP, nor does it limit the number of handguns carried, but they have to be handguns. I know Kentucky's CCW lets you carry AOWs such as shorty shotguns.

KSFreeman · December 18, 2002, 10:01 PM

nate, maybe you could tell in which state you are domiciled or where you intend to carry? Each state is different.

In the Land of Truth and Justice, carry any handgun you legally own and as many as you wish. No license is needed for a rifle, shotgun, submachine gun. However, as wise man in Tejas sez, you're going to get a lot of strange looks grocery shopping with an M14.

natedog · December 18, 2002, 10:03 PM

i just asked this question because i was curious.
im 13, and i dont think i can legally carry concealed for a while.....

but if were to carry, it would be in California

Blackhawk · December 18, 2002, 10:16 PM

Lots of people would like to carry legally in California....

**Mike Irwin** · December 18, 2002, 11:50 PM

I'd guess that it would depend on your state of residence.

In Virginia, there's no limitations on how many or what kinds of handguns you can carry.

natedog · December 18, 2002, 11:55 PM

actually, believe it or not, CCW is leagal in California. In my county, Kern, CCW is very common. we have the highest concealed weapons per1,000 people out of all California counties.

Jeff OTMG · December 19, 2002, 04:47 AM

I know, I know! The reason that you can't carry a rifle, shotgun, machine gun, or AOW into a grocery or convienence store in Texas is because the unlicensed possession of a firearm in a store that sells alcohol is prohibited. The reason you can't carry a handgun with a license into a sporting event is because a sporting event is a specific prohibited area by statute.

Texas CHL permit is for a handgun only and does not specifiy which handgun. Carry of other firearms whether loaded or empty, open or concealed, is not regulated in Texas, only handguns.

Blackhawk · December 19, 2002, 01:00 PM

Under my CHL, I can legally carry every handgun I can conceal, and all at one time.

December 17, 2002, 06:37 PM	#1
natedog Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2002 Posts: 105	does CCW let you carry more than one weapon? does CCW let you carry more than one weapon? like, can i have a primary weapon and then a backup weapon in an ankle holster? also, are pistolized (sawed off) shotguns out for CCW? what about machine pistols that have handgun dimensions ( Beretta 93, Glock 18, ect.)

December 17, 2002, 06:51 PM	#2
dairycreek Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 1998 Location: North Plains, Oregon, USA Posts: 1,867	The laws governing concealed carry change by state. However, I know of no state that will allow an illegal weapon to be carried concealed or, for that matter, at all. So, no sawed off shotgun or Glock 18 or any other weapon outside the law for your state. To be clear on the matter check with the issuing authority in your state.

December 17, 2002, 06:59 PM	#3
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	Each state has it's own laws and requirements for CCW, but some states do allow multiple guns, others only specifically listed guns. I doubt carrying a full auto would be looked on kindly by any state! __________________ I collect old pistols, got any?

December 17, 2002, 07:14 PM	#4
satxman Member Join Date: August 15, 2002 Posts: 84	Texas liscenses the carrier, not the weapon.. natedog, In Texas, if you are liscensed to carry concealed, you can carry as many legal weapons as you can handle as long as they are, in fact, concealed. Definitely no sawed off shotguns or machine pistols!

December 17, 2002, 07:15 PM	#5
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	Most states specify what types of weapons may be carried. I believe all the states that allow concealed carry prohibit Class III items. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

December 17, 2002, 07:46 PM	#7
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	As noted above... Individual state laws apply. In some states, a concealed carry permit allows you to carry any weapon that you can lawfully possess in that state. Other states issue a license to carry a specificaly identified weapon and no others. And lots of in between states. Sam

December 17, 2002, 07:54 PM	#8
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	As a Texas resident with a CHL, I can legally carry a concealed pistol in a grocery store. I can also legally carry a longgun/machinegun to a professional sporting event. However, if I reverse these and carry a machinegun in a grocery store or a pistol to a professional sporting event, I'm breaking the law. Explain that one to me. You really need to be explained why you can't walk into a grocery store with a machine gun?

December 17, 2002, 08:35 PM	#9
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 13, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,116	In Alabama you can carry more than one handgun; provided that you have a current CCW license. All applicable law's apply; NO sawed off shotgun's, NO short barrel rifle's, and NO machine pistol's are allowed with this type of license. Best Wishes, Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

December 17, 2002, 09:08 PM	#10
Hkmp5sd Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: Winter Haven, Florida Posts: 4,303	In Florida, you may carry as many legal weapons (not exclusively firearms either) as you desire with the exeption of machineguns. Seems the other NFA weapons are OK. __________________ NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Safety, Personal Protection, Range Safety Officer NRA Life Member

December 17, 2002, 10:18 PM	#11
Crimper-D Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2001 Location: The Bearflag Republic Posts: 579	No limit on the number on the permit in California The most on one CCW that I know of is 8 ! Long as they are : 1- concealed. 2- not on the AJ's list of "Assault Weapons" = Sawedoff shotguns, rifles are out as well as Full Automatic weapons or anything equipped with a supressor, even if they have the Federal Transfer Tax paid Oh Yea, no magazines with a capacity of greater than 10 rounds. __________________ "It is evident that scepticism, while it makes no actual change in a man, always makes him feel better.".....H.L.Mencken

December 17, 2002, 10:47 PM	#12
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	I am close to certain that Idaho's CWP (Concealed Weapon Permit) allows carrying any legal weapon. In Idaho, that includes Class III weapons. So, if you can conceal that submachine gun, you can carry it. Please double-check before you try it though! __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

December 18, 2002, 01:36 AM	#13
TearsOfRage Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2000 Location: New Hampshire USA Posts: 205	anything goes in NH - but would you want to carry a multi-thousand dollar firearm? If its used in even a clearly good shoot, it might be held as evidence.

December 18, 2002, 08:06 AM	#14
Ben Shepherd Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 1,462	In Utah, you can carry anything that is legal to posses. Also as many as you can conceal, if you feel the need. Just like Texas, my permit covers me, not a specific weapon. __________________ From my cold dead hands......... NRA certified rifle, pistol and shotgun instructor. Hunter education instructor

December 18, 2002, 09:21 AM	#15
Modifiedbrowning Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2002 Location: Montana Posts: 613	In Montana I have no restrictions on the number of weapons I can carry. I believe class III is ok. The CCW also allows me to carry a knife with a blade over 4" legally concealed. __________________ "Remember, no matter where you go, there you are" Buckaroo Banzai

December 18, 2002, 11:40 AM	#17
LiveWire Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 281	As other's have said, there is no limit in Texas to the number of legal handguns you are allowed to carry concealed. In Texas.

December 18, 2002, 12:59 PM	#18
Marko Kloos Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Enfield, NH Posts: 5,521	Tennessee does not list specific handguns on the HCP, nor does it limit the number of handguns carried, but they have to be handguns. I know Kentucky's CCW lets you carry AOWs such as shorty shotguns. __________________ "The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." --A.E. Van Vogt, The Weapon Shops of Isher the munchkin wrangler.

December 18, 2002, 10:01 PM	#19
KSFreeman Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2001 Location: Lafayette, Indiana--American-occupied America Posts: 5,418	nate, maybe you could tell in which state you are domiciled or where you intend to carry? Each state is different. In the Land of Truth and Justice, carry any handgun you legally own and as many as you wish. No license is needed for a rifle, shotgun, submachine gun. However, as wise man in Tejas sez, you're going to get a lot of strange looks grocery shopping with an M14. __________________ "Arguments of policy must give way to a constitutional command." Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 602 (1980).

December 18, 2002, 10:03 PM	#20
natedog Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2002 Posts: 105	i just asked this question because i was curious. im 13, and i dont think i can legally carry concealed for a while..... but if were to carry, it would be in California

December 18, 2002, 10:16 PM	#21
Blackhawk Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2001 Posts: 5,040	Lots of people would like to carry legally in California....

December 18, 2002, 11:50 PM	#22
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,388	I'd guess that it would depend on your state of residence. In Virginia, there's no limitations on how many or what kinds of handguns you can carry. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

December 18, 2002, 11:55 PM	#23
natedog Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2002 Posts: 105	actually, believe it or not, CCW is leagal in California. In my county, Kern, CCW is very common. we have the highest concealed weapons per1,000 people out of all California counties.

December 19, 2002, 04:47 AM	#24
Jeff OTMG Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: OKC, OK & Austin, Tx Posts: 3,707	I know, I know! The reason that you can't carry a rifle, shotgun, machine gun, or AOW into a grocery or convienence store in Texas is because the unlicensed possession of a firearm in a store that sells alcohol is prohibited. The reason you can't carry a handgun with a license into a sporting event is because a sporting event is a specific prohibited area by statute. Texas CHL permit is for a handgun only and does not specifiy which handgun. Carry of other firearms whether loaded or empty, open or concealed, is not regulated in Texas, only handguns.

December 19, 2002, 01:00 PM	#25
Blackhawk Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2001 Posts: 5,040	Under my CHL, I can legally carry every handgun I can conceal, and all at one time.