# Registered CCW or not? **URL:** \ **Category:** Legal & Second Amendment\ **Tags:** Self-Defense\ **Created:** [July 26, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647 "2026-07-26T21:19:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Todd30](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/todd30/32/40525_2.png) [@Todd30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Todd30)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/1 "2026-07-26T21:19:26Z")
There was a self-defense situation where the legal conceal carrier was in the right to defend himself, but the gun was not registered to him. It seemed that this matter seemed to really matter. If we do not have to register every gun we own should this really matter? Should you carry a gun that is not registered to you? I have a gun that I got from my brother that is not registered and I was given a gun by my father that needed some serious work done to it to make it work. These guns are good for conceal carry but if I was to be in a self-defense situation would it be advisable to even carry them? Details matter when you have to go to court. What are your thoughts on this? ---
**Author:** ![Karacal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/karacal/32/146742_2.png) [@Karacal](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Karacal)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/2 "2026-07-26T21:25:50Z")
@USCCA should answer this for us ---
**Author:** ![Larry130](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/larry130/32/38689_2.png) [@Larry130](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Larry130)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/3 "2026-07-26T21:26:40Z")
Unfortunately this is not a matter of sensibility. If your State ties a specific firearm to your permit you are at peril if you carry anything else. ---
**Author:** ![Robert1246](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/robert1246/32/39522_2.png) [@Robert1246](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Robert1246)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/4 "2026-07-26T21:28:37Z")
I let my conscience be my guide. If I have to break the law to save a innocent life then so be it. ---
**Author:** ![Todd30](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/todd30/32/40525_2.png) [@Todd30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Todd30)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/5 "2026-07-26T21:30:16Z")
It is not a factor in my BLUE state. Apparently having it registered was of questionable problems. ---
**Author:** ![Mike164](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/mike164/32/52494_2.png) [@Mike164](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Mike164)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/6 "2026-07-26T21:36:57Z")
In Utah I’m not sure what it means to have a gun “Registered” to me. I fill out the fed form, sometimes. Other times I meet the guy in the parking lot of the gym and we finish the deal no paper required. ---
**Author:** ![David1600](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/david1600/32/139677_2.png) [@David1600](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/David1600)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/7 "2026-07-26T21:37:49Z")
> [@Todd30](#): > > Should you carry a gun that is not registered to you? Interesting question. It would heavily depend on state laws that you are bound by. If you are legally allowed to be in possession of a firearm and the state does not have a gun registry, then in my opinion yes, carry it. ---
**Author:** ![mattm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/mattm/32/178411_2.png) [@mattm](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/mattm)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/8 "2026-07-26T23:29:20Z")
Imo it shouldn’t matter. " Oh, my apologies Mr. Prosecutor, I guess I should have just been killed rather than use a firearm that’s not listed as being registered to me, this being the land of the free and whatnot." Our forefathers are wondering wtf happened. ---
**Author:** ![Joel106](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/joel106/32/126547_2.png) [@Joel106](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Joel106)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/9 "2026-07-26T23:41:35Z")
Here in the liberal state of MI, registration is mandatory. I definitely dont font agree with but dumass voters in this state must. Here if your involved in a shooting, and its found to be justified, if your weapon isn’t registered you will be arrested, charged and go to jail for an illegal weapon. Its a crock of shidt but it is what it is in this liberal state. Voting matters ---
**Author:** ![Todd30](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/todd30/32/40525_2.png) [@Todd30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Todd30)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/10 "2026-07-26T23:52:47Z")
This is where my problem lies; In Washington, [firearms](https://www.stateregstoday.com/politics/gun-control/firearm-registration-in-washington#) are not required to be registered with the state [government](https://www.stateregstoday.com/politics/gun-control/firearm-registration-in-washington#). However, certain counties and municipalities may require registration at the local level. ? ---
**Author:** ![John292](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/john292/32/22214_2.png) [@John292](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/John292)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/11 "2026-07-26T23:58:00Z")
Here in Newsomistan, no way. ---
**Author:** ![Dave17](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/dave17/32/15053_2.png) [@Dave17](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Dave17)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/12 "2026-07-27T00:51:53Z")
> [@Todd30](#): > > Should you carry a gun that is not registered to you? We have no firearm registry in my state, so my answer is yes. I own two firearms that I did not purchase new, one was given to me by a friend, the other I recently bought from a friend. Current and prior law in my state also does not have a background check requirement on personal sales nor gifts, but even so, that still would not be a “registry”. I have to thank our country’s Founding Fathers and its states for guaranteeing our RKBA. Subsequent politicians eroding our Natural Rights, not so much. ---
**Author:** ![Ronald150](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/da6949/32.png) [@Ronald150](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Ronald150)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 5:33am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/13 "2026-07-27T05:33:57Z")
Seems like some counties and municipalities are bias and gun registry is so Unconstitutional and don’t follow State Law, that Blue State is so divided. Not a single felon registers their guns and yet crime isn’t solved. 🤦‍♂️ All Politics. ---
**Author:** ![Wood](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/wood/32/10460_2.png) [@Wood](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Wood)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/14 "2026-07-27T11:05:15Z")
as it SHOULD be. ---
**Author:** ![Ray109](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/ray109/32/144426_2.png) [@Ray109](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Ray109)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/15 "2026-07-27T14:25:56Z")
> [@Todd30](#): > > This is where my problem lies; In Washington Ahh, that explains a lot. So to answer your question, you’re screwed no matter what you do. So do what feels right. And if thinks hit the fan, fund sympathetic groups, representation, and MEDIA to defend your situation. It only takes one sympathetic juror to acquit. ---
**Author:** ![Peter195](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d2c977/32.png) [@Peter195](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Peter195)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/16 "2026-07-27T14:37:20Z")
With what you are talking about it is State specific (like NY) they register your gun to your permit if it’s not on your permit it’s illegal. Free States like Florida and Texas the carrier is permitted not the firearm. ---
**Author:** ![Mike164](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/mike164/32/52494_2.png) [@Mike164](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Mike164)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/17 "2026-07-27T15:49:50Z")
And then there’s Utah where the 2A mean carry if you want hide or expose it, doesn’t matter. ---
**Author:** ![Johnnyq60](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/johnnyq60/32/181828_2.png) [@Johnnyq60](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Johnnyq60)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/18 "2026-07-27T16:04:20Z")
This may be a question for your USCCA attorney to answer ---
**Author:** ![Johnnyq60](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/johnnyq60/32/181828_2.png) [@Johnnyq60](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Johnnyq60)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/19 "2026-07-27T16:08:08Z")
Once you legally buy a gun it becomes a matter of record whether you register it or not. They can tie it to you. ---
**Author:** ![Dave17](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/dave17/32/15053_2.png) [@Dave17](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Dave17)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647/20 "2026-07-27T16:17:07Z")
> [@Johnnyq60](#): > > Once you legally buy a gun it becomes a matter of record whether you register it or not. Only a new firearm purchased through an FFL. Traces do not find secondary sales because the ATF contacts the firearm manufacturer, who then tells the ATF which FFL bought it from them. [Next page](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/registered-ccw-or-not/131647.md?page=2)