Authorization to Carry Concealed Firearms

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the REAL ID full enforcement date by 19 months, from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023, due to circumstances resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Commercial driver license (CDL) and commercial learner permit (CLP) expiration dates have been extended by FMCSA until November 30, 2021, as long as they were not expired prior to March 1st, 2020. Medical certificate and variance expiration dates have been extended until November 30, 2021, as long as they were not expired prior to June 1, 2021.

DPS and tag agents are now offering eight (8) year driver licenses and identification cards. Fees are double the four (4) year option.

Department of Public Safety

Chapter 60 - Authorization to Carry Concealed Firearms

Section 595:60-1-1 - Purpose

Section 595:60-1-2 - Definitions

Section 595:60-1-3 - Scope and Application

Section 595:60-1-4 - Eligibility

Section 595:60-1-5 - Procedure for initial issuance of a concealed carry identification card

Section 595:60-1-6 - Testing by Department

Section 595:60-1-7 - Renewal of the concealed carry identification card

Section 595:60-1-8 - Denial or cancellation of the conceal carry identification card

Section 595:60-1-9 - Use of weapon

Section 595:60-1-10 - Delegation of authority

Section 595:60-1-11 - Administrative hearing

Section 595:60-1-12 - Possession of permit card [Revoked]

Last Modified on Oct 13, 2020