Fixed it for you.Tex1961 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:46 amK.Mooneyham wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 2:13 am For me personally, two things outweigh NOT having the LTC. One, the reciprocity to travel across multiple states legally carrying. Two, being able to NOT wait around in the LGS when buying a firearm. I just fill out the paperwork, pay them money, and I'm on my way with the firearm.
However, I do understand the rationale for NOT renewing.
1. Reciprocity
2. Faster firearm purchases
3. Passing 30.05 signs. Which I think more and more will go up.
4. Defense to prosecution for carrying through a federal gun-free safety school zone.
5. (For people new to handgun carry) Nobody is going to teach you the law if you don’t take the class, but the law still applies to you whether or not you have an LTC. You should know the law if you’re going to carry.
I get the whole 2a thing as well, but them’s the law whether or not you like it. And until it changes why limit yourself. Something that I’ve had multiple discussions about with students, especially young black men is perception. Getting pulled over with a firearm and pulling out your LTC vs not having one can really make a difference in LEO interactions. Especially for them. You can put whatever spin you want on that one, but I’m just trying to be a realist. I also think in a SD situation having your LTC is always going to be more favorably viewed by a grand jury.
My LTC expires in October of this year. I supported the passage of Constitutional Carry, and still do today, but I’ll be renewing my license when the time comes. It has its advantages.