Long time lurker first time poster here. Love the forum and some of the entertainment it provides. Also the advice is sometimes pretty good. Anyway, I own a photography business and shoot street photography around the state. Sometimes not in the best areas but money for these photos can be good. I know getting a permit for carrying large sums of money is likely to be approved but what about carrying around expensive cameras. I typically carry a camera that with the body and lenses would put the value over $5000. It's not cash but likely to be targeted for having a expensive looking camera for work. Does anyone have any experience in whether I should even bother applying? Thanks guys.
Business CCW - Photography
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Apply, list your business, list your equipment, list that you are not always working but you may have your equipment with you "just in case", and request an unrestricted permit.
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markgrutz
Active Member
Despite what I was told by two different troopers at the HPRB (ya know, the ones who actually do this), that equipment was a valid reason, however.....
I listed over 20k in total... not good enough.
Bank statements with business stuff highlighted, nope.
Invoices... nada ( invoices were in cash and in safe at home)
So far one shortage letter and over 90 business days so far. I guess the good news is when I get a denial, at least I can go from none, straight to unrestricted. Maybe in a way they are trying to help.
If course if my accounting was better, might have gotten one already. So I guess I am half to blame. It's all fixed, new bank account, new LLC, new QuickBooks software.... so I guess maybe the appeal will go more smoothly.
Mark
I listed over 20k in total... not good enough.
Bank statements with business stuff highlighted, nope.
Invoices... nada ( invoices were in cash and in safe at home)
So far one shortage letter and over 90 business days so far. I guess the good news is when I get a denial, at least I can go from none, straight to unrestricted. Maybe in a way they are trying to help.
If course if my accounting was better, might have gotten one already. So I guess I am half to blame. It's all fixed, new bank account, new LLC, new QuickBooks software.... so I guess maybe the appeal will go more smoothly.
Mark
redeemed.man
Ultimate Member
It definitely helps when you have it all set up in advance. It's unfortunate that anything is required at all. #2A
markgrutz
Active Member
Well, in hindsight.. yea.
I have always done done things as a sole proprietor, and since there is no real requirement to separate finances, I never did. I have had DBA's, but for this purpose I could only pick one (so said MSP), so at least forming a corporation, I can have whatever DBA I want and there is just one "business." At least moving forward I will have my ducks in a row instead of wandering around the yard.
Mark
2112rws
Active Member
- Jan 18, 2013
- 163
I am involved in inspections. I got my original Permit about 12 years ago because the letter from my boss stated that I often work under bridges etc (out of the public eye) and have expensive equipment with me. I included the receipts for that equipment with the permit paperwork. I was issued a carry permit with the typical restrictions "While working as inspector".
brownspotz
Ultimate Member
- Oct 22, 2013
- 1,765
that's great! now that you've earned the right to carry... now earn the right once you've pulled the trigger... do not pass go....do not collect $200. marylandistan sucks.
Fnh57
Member
Too many restrictions and if you use the weapon in self defense you are guilty till proven innocent
MSP is a bunch of crap. If you are a business owner, can articulate any danger due to your profession/business, then you should be getting your permit. Financial transactions are not G&S.
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,173
I was about to say somthing supportive of MSP logic , but I mentally slapped myself until the feeling passed.
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