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CCW Methods & Issues => General CCW Discussion => Topic started by: MikeF on May 31, 2015, 01:21:10 PM

Title: If I carry after today will I be illegal?
Post by: MikeF on May 31, 2015, 01:21:10 PM

I'm still waiting for my new card to arrive and my current one expires today.  If I carry my renewal receipt with me plus my current card will that keep me legal or do I have to go gunless until I get my new card?

Thanks!

Title: Re: If I carry after today will I be illegal?
Post by: Zallith on May 31, 2015, 01:24:56 PM

Your good with the receip for a while.

Title: Re: If I carry after today will I be illegal?
Post by: RetCapt1994 on May 31, 2015, 02:34:49 PM

This happened to me on my first renew in 1996. I was told not to worry because things were slow in Sussex Co. (Slower,Lower DE). I made copies of necessary proof of renew. My permit  came in mid June. I also had checked with several contacts in law enforcement and I was told not to worry. Please let us know when you permit arrives. All the best to you.

Title: Re: If I carry after today will I be illegal?
Post by: Cbmarine on May 31, 2015, 09:48:37 PM

You're good to carry

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.shtml#1442
§ 1442 Carrying a concealed deadly weapon; class G felony; class D felony.
...
It shall be a defense that the defendant has been issued an otherwise valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon pursuant to terms of § 1441 of this title, where:

(1) The license has expired,

(2) The person had applied for renewal of said license within the allotted time frame prior to expiration of the license, and...

Title: Re: If I carry after today will I be illegal?
Post by: SturmRugerSR9 on May 31, 2015, 10:57:26 PM

May I suggest you carry a copy of your renewal application with you while carrying, until the renewal arrives. This is a good CYA policy.

Title: Re: If I carry after today will I be illegal?
Post by: MikeF on June 01, 2015, 01:04:40 AM

Thanks everyone!  I appreciate the responses.

Thanks!

mike

Title: Re: If I carry after today will I be illegal?
Post by: Clarence on June 01, 2015, 01:40:19 AM

You should be ok. Any reasonable police officer will accept this , but technically it is an affirmative defense in a court of law.