<P> Most may - issue jurisdictions, and some shall - issue jurisdictions allow issuing authorities to impose limitations on CCW permits, such as the type and caliber of handguns that may be carried (Massachusetts, New Mexico), restrictions on places where the permit is valid (New York, Rhode Island, Illinois), restricting concealed carry to purposes or activities specified on the approved permit application (California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York), limitations on magazine size (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York), or limitations on the number of firearms that may be carried concealed by a permit - holder at any given time (some states). Permits issued by all but two states (New York and Hawaii) are valid statewide . New York State pistol licenses, which are generally issued by counties, are valid statewide with one exception . A permit not issued by New York City is invalid in that city, unless validated by its police commissioner . Permits issued by Hawaii are valid only in the county of issuance . </P> <P> Some states require concealed carry applicants to certify their proficiency with a firearm through some type of training or instruction . Certain training courses developed by the National Rifle Association that combine classroom and live - fire instruction typically meet most state training requirements . Some states recognize prior military or police service as meeting training requirements . </P> <P> Classroom instruction would typically include firearm mechanics and terminology, cleaning and maintenance of a firearm, concealed carry legislation and limitations, liability issues, carry methods and safety, home defense, methods for managing and defusing confrontational situations, and practice of gun handling techniques without firing the weapon . Most required CCW training courses devote a considerable amount of time to liability issues . </P> <P> Depending on the state, a practical component during which the attendee shoots the weapon for the purpose of demonstrating safety and proficiency, may be required . During range instruction, applicants would typically learn and demonstrate safe handling and operation of a firearm and accurate shooting from common self - defense distances . Some states require a certain proficiency to receive a passing grade, whereas other states (e.g., Florida) technically require only a single - shot be fired to demonstrate handgun handling proficiency . </P>

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