Most of the states have a carry con. law. You have to get most of them through the state department, DPS, and it takes about 6-8 months most of the time to get it. They contact the local law enforcement where the person is applying from to get local records and NCIC checks for any other additional information. All full time law enforcement officers are allowed to carry anyplace in the us do to the new homeland security law. Some states like mississippi alow you to carry your weapon in your vehicle. They consider it a detachment of your home. Each states regulations are dif..