First among the reasons why a person should get their permit is that there is virtually no concealed carry reciprocity for those who are legally carrying without a permit. ... Outside of these states, a person is required to have a valid permit to concealed carry outside of their place of work or residence.

Is it worth it to have a CCW?

Concealed carry is absolutely worth it if you want to be able to defend yourself, your family, or others at a moment's notice. Law enforcement often takes minutes to respond to a crime, and concealed carrying allows you to respond instantly, potentially saving your life or those of your loved ones.

Why concealed carry is a bad idea?

Opponents of concealed carry say concealed carry increases crime, increases the chances of a confrontation becoming lethal, is not protected by the Second Amendment, and that public safety should be left to professionally qualified police officers.