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handgun newbie · 01-13-2006, 06:00 AM

I see CCW all over and taking the test. At first I thought it stood for concealed carry weapon, but I dont think im on the right page. So tell me how new I am and some explain it...lol

Matt

fivefold · 01-13-2006, 06:18 AM

CCW stands for Concealed Carry (permit, license, weapon) depending on the way your state refers to it.

R/T Performance · 01-13-2006, 06:29 AM

In Mi and I believe Tx. it's a cpl+ concealed pistol license. But I often refer to it as ccw

Hooligan · 01-13-2006, 06:38 AM

CCW is Carrying Concealed Weapons. Depending on your state, it can be called a CPL or CHL (Concealed Pistol or Handgun License) or just simply concealed carry. CCW is simply the title of most classes that are required before you can apply for a license.

handgun newbie · 01-13-2006, 07:11 AM

but why is being refered to in conjunction with testing, you just go and tell whomever in your state you apply with, that you want one. They do a background check and a week later its in your mailbox. Is this different other places??

ubnoxus · 01-13-2006, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by handgun newbie

but why is being refered to in conjunction with testing, you just go and tell whomever in your state you apply with, that you want one. They do a background check and a week later its in your mailbox. Is this different other places??

Some states require you to prove you can actually shoot, you have to go thru a course and hit like 7 out of 10 shots or whatever. In Montana, you goto the sheriffs office, fill out the paperwork, pay your $25 and they run a FBI background check and you get your CCP (concealed carry permit), every 5 years you renew it and all is well.

Shawn

RicochetJim · 01-13-2006, 07:33 AM

handgun newbie,
You were on the right page to begin with.

For example, one may ask, "Does the XD Service model make a good CCW?" (Concealed Carry Weapon)

In Texas, to "carry" you must obtain a CHL (Concealed Handgun License) and that requires taking a course that involves study of laws/regulations and an actual range shooting test. The class is often offered in two 4-hour sessions or one 8-hour session. Other states requirements vary.

R/T Performance · 01-13-2006, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RicochetJim

handgun newbie,
You were on the right page to begin with.

For example, one may ask, "Does the XD Service model make a good CCW?" (Concealed Carry Weapon)

In Texas, to "carry" you must obtain a CHL (Concealed Handgun License) and that requires taking a course that involves study of laws/regulations and an actual range shooting test. The class is often offered in two 4-hour sessions or one 8-hour session. Other states requirements vary.

Same as Mich. are fee is 135 thought county clerks office then to the sheriff department for finger prints even on a renwel.Good for five years now.

**Ed Ely** · 01-13-2006, 03:15 PM

Here in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, carrying
concealed maybe habit forming with your CCDW
license (Concealed Carry Deadly Weapon).

We worked hard and long to get the designation
as it INCLUDES ALL deadly weapons, not just
firearms alone. Packing.org explains a bunch.

Ed

gsfmiker · 01-15-2006, 11:31 AM

Nevada calls it CFP -- Concealed Firearm Permit -- but when you go turn in the paperwork, the window says CCW. I just thought it was funny cuz the CFP class instructor railed for 10 minutes about the difference: Nevada permit only licenses you to conceal a Firearm, not a Weapon (ie: knife, sword, grenade, laser cannon

). Then I go turn in the paperwork and they call it CCW anyway. Oh well

01-13-2006, 06:00 AM	#1
handgun newbie XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 10	what is CCW I see CCW all over and taking the test. At first I thought it stood for concealed carry weapon, but I dont think im on the right page. So tell me how new I am and some explain it...lol Matt

01-13-2006, 06:29 AM	#3
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	In Mi and I believe Tx. it's a cpl+ concealed pistol license. But I often refer to it as ccw __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

01-13-2006, 07:33 AM	#7
RicochetJim XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 619	handgun newbie, You were on the right page to begin with. For example, one may ask, "Does the XD Service model make a good CCW?" (Concealed Carry Weapon) In Texas, to "carry" you must obtain a CHL (Concealed Handgun License) and that requires taking a course that involves study of laws/regulations and an actual range shooting test. The class is often offered in two 4-hour sessions or one 8-hour session. Other states requirements vary. __________________ Jim XD-40 Service Model with Heinie night sights XD-9 Sub-Compact Bi-Tone Taurus 605 snubby .357 magnum

01-15-2006, 11:31 AM	#10
gsfmiker XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 245	Nevada calls it CFP -- Concealed Firearm Permit -- but when you go turn in the paperwork, the window says CCW. I just thought it was funny cuz the CFP class instructor railed for 10 minutes about the difference: Nevada permit only licenses you to conceal a Firearm, not a Weapon (ie: knife, sword, grenade, laser cannon ). Then I go turn in the paperwork and they call it CCW anyway. Oh well __________________ --Mike Black XD9 Service Bi-tone XD9 SC Green Kel-tec P3AT 8-shot Mossberg 500 SP w/ pistol grip What don't these Politicians understand about the term "ILLEGAL ALIEN"? Enough of this "Unauthorized Migrant" and "Undocumented Worker" crap!

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01-13-2006, 06:18 AM	#2
fivefold XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 33	CCW stands for Concealed Carry (permit, license, weapon) depending on the way your state refers to it.

01-13-2006, 06:38 AM	#4
Hooligan XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 43	CCW is Carrying Concealed Weapons. Depending on your state, it can be called a CPL or CHL (Concealed Pistol or Handgun License) or just simply concealed carry. CCW is simply the title of most classes that are required before you can apply for a license.

01-13-2006, 07:11 AM	#5
handgun newbie XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 10	but why is being refered to in conjunction with testing, you just go and tell whomever in your state you apply with, that you want one. They do a background check and a week later its in your mailbox. Is this different other places??

01-13-2006, 03:15 PM	#9
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,628 Blog Entries: 1	Here in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, carrying concealed maybe habit forming with your CCDW license (Concealed Carry Deadly Weapon). We worked hard and long to get the designation as it INCLUDES ALL deadly weapons, not just firearms alone. Packing.org explains a bunch. Ed