Legality of carrying multiple pistols - Page 2

gglass · May 3, 2017, 09:13 AM

This thread reminds me of an encounter with an LEO during a traffic stop in my home state of Indiana.

When asked for my license, I also produced my license to carry (LTCH) and the officer asked where my firearm was. I then proceeded to point to two locations on my person and two additional locations in the vehicle. The officer had a puzzled look and then asked me for the one located on my hip, for officer safety and to run the serial number against the stolen firearms database. I just found it strangely amusing that the officer just wanted one of the four handguns in the car for the reason of officer safety.

The point here is that in Indiana, there is no stated limit to the number of firearms that you can have on or around you.

North East Redneck · May 5, 2017, 07:20 PM

As restricted as MA is, I can find no law stating the number of firearms a licensed (LTC) person can carry. Our carry guns are not listed on our LTC.
I'm only talking about legally owned handguns, not long guns.

Yung.gunr · May 14, 2017, 09:37 PM

Interesting topic. Having lived in AZ and concealed carried prior to getting my permit I never thought of some ridiculous laws limiting the number of guns you could carry, concealed or otherwise. Politicians really need better things to do than to make up stupid laws.

When stated have reciprocity agreements with other states do you have to abide by your state CCW laws or the state you are in?

Nanuk · May 15, 2017, 06:57 AM

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When stated have reciprocity agreements with other states do you have to abide by your state CCW laws or the state you are in?

The state you are in.

Arizona Fusilier · May 15, 2017, 07:11 PM

Which is probably why those that require a limited list of weapons on the permit don't normally have reciprocity agreements.

**Aguila Blanca** · May 15, 2017, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Arizona Fusilier

Which is probably why those that require a limited list of weapons on the permit don't normally have reciprocity agreements.

Even those (such as New York) don't seem to establish any limit ion how many you can carry at one time. The requirement is that any handguns must be listed on your license (permit). I know of many people who have the same guns listed on their own permit and their wife's permit, so that either can carry any of the guns they own.

Chris Karma · May 18, 2017, 10:02 PM

one time in Reno I got pulled over, tailight.
He asked if I had a gun on me, I smiled and said "two on me two more on the passenger seat in the messenger bag"
He smiled back and told me have a nice night.

A J · May 23, 2017, 06:44 PM

I'm not sure about the legality of carrying two handguns, but from a practical standpoint, one is enough.

Berserker · May 23, 2017, 08:32 PM

From a practical standpoint, I have one in my truck, and person.

Going to place to shoot, I got bunch loaded.

Nothing wrong with a back up gun.

A J · May 24, 2017, 07:46 AM

I usually have a "car gun" and a "carry gun". The car gun stays in the car. The carry gun goes with me. I don't ever remember actually carrying both at once.

Tactical Jackalope · June 8, 2017, 02:50 PM

I don't know about Florida. But I carry a Glock 19 and Smith and Wesson 360PD.

Snyper · June 8, 2017, 03:34 PM

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I'm not sure about the legality of carrying two handguns, but from a practical standpoint, one is enough.

I know a NC Highway Patrolman who is alive today because he thought having two was better. He shot and killed the drunk who had just assaulted him and taken his other gun away while the drunk was trying to figure out how to operate the safety on the Beretta 92.

**Aguila Blanca** · June 8, 2017, 10:05 PM

"Two is one, and one is none."

Strafer Gott · June 9, 2017, 08:00 AM

In New Mexico, one is none, and two is a crime.

Mannlicher · June 9, 2017, 08:35 AM

Florida CCW permit is not tied to either a specific gun or other weapon. It's a 'weapon' license, not a 'gun' license. There is no mention of how many of what ever.

**Aguila Blanca** · June 9, 2017, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sTRAFER gOTT

In New Mexico, one is none, and two is a crime.

Are you saying that New Mexico prohibits carrying more than one firearm? Or is that a joke that I'm too old and addled to understand?

TailGator · June 9, 2017, 01:29 PM

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Are you saying that New Mexico prohibits carrying more than one firearm?

That is my understanding, and confirmed via some internet references.

Strafer Gott · June 9, 2017, 01:32 PM

A hunter may bear a sidearm as well, but a NY reload will get you a trip downtown. No doubt. That's New Mexico.

**Aguila Blanca** · June 9, 2017, 03:46 PM

[Scratches New Mexico off list of potential retirement states]

Arizona Fusilier · June 10, 2017, 12:55 AM

Beat me to it, Aguila Blanca!

May 3, 2017, 09:13 AM	#26
gglass Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 638	This thread reminds me of an encounter with an LEO during a traffic stop in my home state of Indiana. When asked for my license, I also produced my license to carry (LTCH) and the officer asked where my firearm was. I then proceeded to point to two locations on my person and two additional locations in the vehicle. The officer had a puzzled look and then asked me for the one located on my hip, for officer safety and to run the serial number against the stolen firearms database. I just found it strangely amusing that the officer just wanted one of the four handguns in the car for the reason of officer safety. The point here is that in Indiana, there is no stated limit to the number of firearms that you can have on or around you. __________________ "...shall not be infringed." (Must be 18. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions may apply. Not available in all states).

May 5, 2017, 07:20 PM	#27
North East Redneck Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2012 Location: Berkshire Hills Posts: 741	As restricted as MA is, I can find no law stating the number of firearms a licensed (LTC) person can carry. Our carry guns are not listed on our LTC. I'm only talking about legally owned handguns, not long guns. __________________ NRA Patron Member SAF Life Member GOAL Member

June 9, 2017, 08:35 AM	#40
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,209	Florida CCW permit is not tied to either a specific gun or other weapon. It's a 'weapon' license, not a 'gun' license. There is no mention of how many of what ever. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

June 9, 2017, 01:32 PM	#43
Strafer Gott Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,315	To clarify: A hunter may bear a sidearm as well, but a NY reload will get you a trip downtown. No doubt. That's New Mexico.

May 14, 2017, 09:37 PM	#28
Yung.gunr Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2010 Location: Phoenix area Posts: 1,442	Interesting topic. Having lived in AZ and concealed carried prior to getting my permit I never thought of some ridiculous laws limiting the number of guns you could carry, concealed or otherwise. Politicians really need better things to do than to make up stupid laws. When stated have reciprocity agreements with other states do you have to abide by your state CCW laws or the state you are in?

May 15, 2017, 07:11 PM	#30
Arizona Fusilier Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2000 Posts: 1,082	Which is probably why those that require a limited list of weapons on the permit don't normally have reciprocity agreements.

May 18, 2017, 10:02 PM	#32
Chris Karma Member Join Date: March 31, 2017 Location: Desert near PHX az Posts: 17	one time in Reno I got pulled over, tailight. He asked if I had a gun on me, I smiled and said "two on me two more on the passenger seat in the messenger bag" He smiled back and told me have a nice night.

May 23, 2017, 06:44 PM	#33
A J Member Join Date: September 20, 2016 Posts: 28	I'm not sure about the legality of carrying two handguns, but from a practical standpoint, one is enough.

May 23, 2017, 08:32 PM	#34
Berserker Junior member Join Date: April 6, 2015 Location: WI & UP Posts: 284	From a practical standpoint, I have one in my truck, and person. Going to place to shoot, I got bunch loaded. Nothing wrong with a back up gun.

May 24, 2017, 07:46 AM	#35
A J Member Join Date: September 20, 2016 Posts: 28	I usually have a "car gun" and a "carry gun". The car gun stays in the car. The carry gun goes with me. I don't ever remember actually carrying both at once.

June 8, 2017, 02:50 PM	#36
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	I don't know about Florida. But I carry a Glock 19 and Smith and Wesson 360PD.

June 8, 2017, 10:05 PM	#38
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	"Two is one, and one is none."

June 9, 2017, 08:00 AM	#39
Strafer Gott Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,315	In New Mexico, one is none, and two is a crime.

June 9, 2017, 03:46 PM	#44
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	[Scratches New Mexico off list of potential retirement states]

June 10, 2017, 12:55 AM	#45
Arizona Fusilier Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2000 Posts: 1,082	Beat me to it, Aguila Blanca!