UT or FL

[gwtrikenut]

So, if I live in Texas, but obtain a Florida CCW or CHL, do I have all the same rights as a Texas resident and a Texas CHL? What is the benefit of obtaining an out of state license? Or what are the restrictions of having an out of state license?

[apostate]

So, if I live in Texas, but obtain a Florida CCW or CHL, do I have all the same rights as a Texas resident and a Texas CHL?

No. The two big ones lacking are GFSZA and NICS exemption.

What is the benefit of obtaining an out of state license?

Depending on the issuing state: cost, convenience, which other states honor the license, and GFSZA exemption in the issuing state.

Or what are the restrictions of having an out of state license?

Depending on the issuing state: cost, inconvenience, and which other states don't honor the license. Plus the aforementioned lack of GFSZA and NICS exemption in Texas.

[jocat54]

Florida is $117 for the initial license, and $107 for the renewal, but it is good for 7 years instead of 5

Arizona is $60 for the initial license, and $43 for the renewal

Utah is $65 for the initial license, and only $10 for the renewal, but you are required to take a 4-6 hour initial class. No renewal class required. I have seen class fees run from $50 to $200. We charge $70 unless you take it with a new or renewal Texas class, then it is $25.

So, from a purely economic stance, looks like it depends on whether you think you will ever renew the license.

Arizona is showing 75 days. Is UT or FL quicker?

If I remember correctly, it took a little over 3 weeks to recieve my Florida license. That was in March of this year.

[steelhawk]

Utah is taking about 50 days right now.

[boba]

Utah is taking about 50 days right now.

Doesn't a Texas resident need a Texas CHL now before Utah will issue?