WA CPL - It's almost to big to carry

[dallen1x]

How do you guys carry the WA CPL.
It's so big. It's not business card or credit card size.
I'm tempted to fold it in half and laminate it but the bend would go through some of the info on this plank of wood.
I might have to get a new holster just to carry this thing or one of those press ID lanyards that go around the neck.
On a side note, it was pleasant dealing with the nice people at the Clark County office.

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[bigdadytid]

fold in half, laminate, put in wallet, pack the heat...

 

[deen_ad]

I fold mine, have never laminated it. Yes it's too big, but still required to carry it.

 

[JackThompson]

fold in half, laminate, put in wallet, pack the heat...

This.

 

[Netspirit]

I have trimmed mine.

If you take a closer look, you will see that there is no information on the borders. Laminate it at Staples, then take your scissors and cut the top, bottom, left and right borders off until it is exactly the size of a credit card.

 

[TapRackNGo]

<broken link removed> , and is a regular size

 

[Jerry]

My WA State CPL fits just fine in my wallet(s) after I folded it in half and laminated it at Kinkos.

 

[Botte Hork]

<broken link removed> , and is a regular size

Only works if you have your home state's CHL/CPL. So that won't work if you live in WA.

 

[drew]

Only works if you have your home state's CHL/CPL. So that won't work if you live in WA.

I thought WA also didn't recognize out of state licenses for residents.

 

[Solomon]

Trimmed, folded and laminated.

 

[Don H]

Sounds like the job for a murse? ;-)

 

[Kid@Heart]

How do you guys carry,
It's so big.
I'm tempted to fold it in half and laminate it but the bend would go through some of the wood.
I might have to get a new holster just to carry this thing or one of those lanyards that go around the neck.
On a side note, it was pleasant dealing with the nice people at the Clark County office.

Fixed it for you...

Size does matter.

 

[Will_Power]

Only works if you have your home state's CHL/CPL. So that won't work if you live in WA.

So, does that mean you only have to have your WA CPL on file, or have it physically on your person, as well?

 

[Kid@Heart]

Has to be on you. You absolutely do not want to be caught carrying concealed without having your license on your person.

 

[MarkAd]

If you are carrying concelled you must have the CPL on your preson or if your in your car youe immediate posssision since as your wallet in the dash or console.
my CPL fits fine in my wallet.

 

[Redcap]

Fold, laminate, trim.

C'mon guys, it really isn't that hard.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Fold, laminate, trim.

yup, just tad bit bigger than driver license. no big deal.

never mind, I just checked mine and it's not tad bit bigger.

 

[hermannr]

<broken link removed> , and is a regular size

Not a good idea if you are a WA resident, for several reasons, the least of which is cost.

 

[deen_ad]

I thought WA also didn't recognize out of state licenses for residents.

True, if a WA resident you must have a WA CPL but WA recognizes:
Arkansas
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Utah

 

[hermannr]

How do you guys carry the WA CPL.
It's so big. It's not business card or credit card size. <broken link removed>
I'm tempted to fold it in half and laminate it but the bend would go through some of the info on this plank of wood.
I might have to get a new holster just to carry this thing or one of those press ID lanyards that go around the neck.
On a side note, it was pleasant dealing with the nice people at the Clark County office.

I have carried one for many years, and OC'd without a license even more. The size of the license is wrong for most wallets, but who cares? Fold it and put it in your wallet. Just remember when you need to renew it.

In 43 years I have never been asked for a CPL, OC or CC, in vehicle, or out of vehicle. Don't commit a crime and it is irrelevant. If you haven't committed a crime they have no reason to ask for it, or your weapon. If they are that curious they can look it up. If you are not suspected of committing a crime, you do NOT have to prove to them you have a CPL, and you do NOT have to allow them to seize your person or your weapon.

Don't physically fight them if they insist, just sue them if they do...but like I said, in my experience since July 1970, I have never even been asked for a CPL the very few times I have been stopped or had any conversation with LE about my carry.