Why would anyone want to renew a license early? Well you might if it is your concealed carry weapons permit. Depending on your state, you may be in for a reminder. Some states do not send reminders so be proactive. One of my permits is from Arizona. Arizona will send a reminder packet and allow renewal 90 days before expiration date. Some states may give you more time or less. Whatever is your criteria, you should be well aware of the process, the cost, and the time involved. That is part of being a responsible concealed carrier.
How many of us would want our CC permit to lapse? In most states you have a certain time after the expiration date you can renew and not start the whole process over again. So a good reason to renew early is no lapsing permit. If you start the renewal process 2 weeks before your concealed carry permit expires and it takes the state or county 6 weeks to process the renewal then you will be without a valid permit for 4 weeks. Most states/counties process renewals with greater priority than new applications, but that doesn't mean they will turn it around in a few days for you just because you were slow to get the ball rolling. It's always a good idea to get your carry license or gun permit renew done as soon as you can, before it expires.
Another good reason to renew early is training. Each state is different but often a recent valid training verification is needed to renew. Since training certificates tend to expire after a certain number of months or years, the sooner you get the renewal process going the more likely you will be able to leverage one of those training certificates in your file. Otherwise you have to plan and schedule a new training course prior to being able to get the renewal process started.
I would recommend attaining more than one license. How does this work? Well for me, I live in one state, but have family in 2 or 3 other states. I’ve set up classes and courses at times I’d be visiting family. That’s how I started out several years ago, but now days there are other ways. Several states can help.
Virginia
A Virginia non-resident concealed carry permit is likely the easiest one to get on this entire list. While it doesn't offer up as many states as some others on this list, the ease makes up for it. Whereas other states require in-person training, Virginia is different in that it allows you to take your training online.
Arizona
Any existing permit or virtually any in-person firearm safety class qualifies. The cost is only $60 sent via mail.
Utah
It is easy to get a Utah permit. The biggest thing for many folks is locating a UT certified trainer, which can be located on their website. They do require that extra bit of training, but it can be done in your home state.
New Hampshire
You can acquire your concealed carry permit through the mail if you're a non-resident for the cost of $100. And, as of 2016, you no longer need to prove that you can carry a gun in your home state. This is great for states where you don't have to (or cannot) get your license/permit to carry a gun.
I encourage anyone who can legally get a concealed carry license to do so. But like many things, carrying is not for everyone. You must be very responsible if you decide to carry. That means being safe, getting training, and practice. You must also come to grips with the chance of shooting another human being. Like I said, it’s not for everyone.
If you do carry take the steps to not let your permit lapse. You never know when you will need it.
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