Nevada’s CFP Reciprocity with Utah and Florida Ends
In a political move, Authorities in Nevada have decided that the Concealed Firearm Permits (CFP) issued by Utah and Florida “materially differ” from those issued by Nevada, and are thereby exempt from reciprocity.
In other words, as of July 1st, 2009 Nevada will no longer honor Utah and Florida CFPs.
The reasoning? Nevada permits are valid for a period of 5 years and require live-shooting proficiency as part of the requirements to be eligible for a Nevada CFP.
Utah does not require a live-shooting as a requirement for obtaining the permit, Nevada does.
Florida permits are good for 7 years, 2 more than Nevada’s 5.
Nevada, we feel, is picking at straws and shouldn’t worry about these two seemingly minor issues. Utah and Florida could offer “extensions” to their permit (similar to drivers license endorsements for commercial vehicles or motorcycles) that indicate the CFP holder has been “certified” in live ammunition or has “renewed” their permit at the 5 year mark. We’re afraid of what kind of can-of-worms this might open.
In the meantime, we at Sitting Duck Policy are advising our readers to unload and properly store their firearms before crossing the line into Nevada – or avoid Nevada altogether until they reverse their policy.