NOT talking about class III firearms. Just regular hand guns and rifles. I want to know if I would still have to pay a fee to get a gun license if I’m (which I’m not) serving in the military.
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February 5th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Military personnel are not licensed to carry a civilian weapon unless the state they live in licenses them according to whatever the state laws are. Being in the military has nothing to do with a civilian weapons license.
February 5th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
no, but its easier to get one.
February 5th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
no you are not, yes you would still need a license for a civilian gun license…
February 5th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
no
February 5th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
we bought 3 guns whilst my husband was in the military, we had to apply for each one, the only thing it seemed to do was make the process a little quicker, but there was NO special pass for us or any one just for being in the military.
One thing to bear in mind is that for most if not all bases you can not have any weapons on you / in your car so we waited until we bought our own home. If you live in base housing or the dorms then ALL weapons have to be held by the armory etc etc.
February 5th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
No.
Longer answer: Heck, no.
You have to apply for one like anyone else. Being in the military is not a valid reason to require a concealed weapons permit either – you still have to justify that in most states.
However, some states *do* have lower or no fees for application for military, similar to how many states lower or waive certain taxes or other licenses (i.e. license plate fees, fishing licenses, etc.)
February 5th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
No. If your state requires a gun permit, then you still need to apply to them for one. I think some states may discount or give it free if you serve but that is up to each individual state.
February 5th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Some states do waive the fees for Active military.
But you’d still have to apply for a license the usual way for a privately-owned-weapon.
February 5th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
The military does not issue gun permits. Most states do not require a license to own a gun but you do need a permit for concealed carry of a hand gun. Those permits are usually issued by the sheriffs department of the county you reside in. You will have to attend a hand gun safety course which any gun dealer/shop/show will have details on in your area. These are usually done by NRA qualified instructors and exceed state requirements. When applying for a CCW (Conceal Carry Weapon) permit they will ask if you have ever serviced in the military and ask for either a copy of your DD-214 or a copy of your current military ID.
February 5th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
In terms of conceal carrying in public, no. Military discounts, maybe.
In some states, being in the military does help. In California, all civilians buying a handgun are required to take and pass the handgun safety test with at least 75%. The test is $25 to take. I bought a semi-automatic pistol without having to spend $25 to take the test because of my status as a Marine Reservist. Law enforcement personnel including retired ones are also exempt from that rule and other rules even more than military personnel.
February 5th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
No, military qualifications do not automatically translate to civilian licenses. In some states, military service can lead to a abbreviated course for concealed carry, or a security guard arms permit, but not usually. You will still have to pay the fee, go through the background checks and acquire any needed licenses or permits.