It most definitely does. I won’t travel to a state or spend any money in a state that doesn’t offer reciprocity. Knowing the different laws of the different states can be really challenging when it comes to making an informed decision, too. I really like the USCCA map and I also pick up each year’s revision of “Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States”. (I have no affiliation with that resource or author. Just like the books).
It does really grind my gears that the various states seem to work towards making their firearm/gun/weapon laws so confusing to understand. Sometimes seems like it’s an intentional way to prevent movement in a free country. That’s probably a little pessimistic and paranoid.
I live in the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) area so it sucks for concealed carry as it’s next to impossible to get a concealed permit from the Socialist People’s Republic of Maryland and while it is easier in DC, I believe the permit is linked to a registered firearm.
I still need to go into those places from time-to-time, but I don’t like it. Particularly when I have to go to Baltimore as I’ve had my tires slashed there. I actually drove out of town on a flat until I made it to the highway before calling roadside assistance as I did not want to stick around the area especially without a weapon or 3.
In some instances it can and in some it should not. If you read and learn your reciprocity map and its laws you should be ok to travel. Some states you can’t carry in and some you can. Just make sure you read the state laws whether you have to store the ammo and gun separately or even maybe lessen the capacity in your magazine. If your going to Canada you may have to drive through NJ and NY. If you get stopped even for a minor traffic violation you are not making it to Canada. Your just a person with a gun. If I want to travel from VA to Florida I am pretty much good to go and would just have to follow the rules of NC, SC,GA and into Florida. Just be careful and pay special attention to your reciprocity laws. USCCA keeps theirs up to date. Safe travels my brothers and sisters and carry on.
Yes, it does. I live in Michigan, so plans are always made to avoid Illinois. Drive the long way around or take the Badger (ferry across Lake Michigan to Wisconsin) or up and around through the UP.