Firearms ID cards and carrying them?

I'm in NJ and I always carry mine. It is a "4 point" ID, and you never know when you're gonna buy something like ammo or a firearm on a whim. I had mine laminated and trimmed the edges of the laminate until it fit.

How are you laminating it? Using two sheets of laminating film? If so that generally required leaving space on all 4 sides for the adhesive.

Depending on the size of the card, you should be able to find a lamination pouch that will fit it. These are already heat sealed on 3 sides. You slide the card in, fold the flap over and heat seal it. Because 3 sides are already sealed at the factory, they tend to be smaller that if you try to use sheet.

It's also easier to remove/replace the lamination if you need to. I have cards that have been sealed for 10-15 years and they are still going strong.

You can use a lamination machine or an iron with a piece of cloth/paper to keep the plastic from melting onto it. Using a less than thermonuclear heat setting also helps.

Various size lamination pouches on Amazon (from card size to legal)

ATB,
Sam

Ohio is like another driver's license. I carry mine behind my driver's license.

I'm in PA. My card is about the same size as my license, so it sits behind my license in my wallet. *shrug*

I'd think the best way to go about it, if legal, is to trim it to standard size then laminate it.

This may sound silly, but if it won't fit in your wallet, is there a way to maybe carry it on your holster? Maybe a fabric pouch to slide it into?

You oughta write your personal legislator and explain how much more "secure" the thing would be if it were made just like a drivers license. (Downside: the fee would probably go up)

EDIT: I do EDC my permit, but it's pretty small

I lamanated mine in an heavy duty ID card holder (the one with the slot at the end) and use a badge wallet when carrying it. Techically in Jersey you also need to carry your pistol permit copy if you carry/transport your pistols but usually just the FOID car will be accepted as proof. other times if needed I will just fold it in my cash with a cpl elastic bands and IDs when i dont carry a wallet ( which is often)

We don't get a card for each firearm. I keep my reciepts in my gun safe. In Mo. we have a ccw card that's similar to drivers license. I carry mine right behind my drivers license.

PA is the same. We just have a LTCF Card.

the point system for renewing your DL. I'd find a way to carry it. Like I said, You never know when the urge to purchase something will hit you. Like yesterday I spent a lot of money at a gun store...unplanned that is.

The Washington one is a little larger than 2x a standard card. I have mine folded twice so that the important information is on the outside and the fine print is inside. I finish off the job with clear packing tape to laminate it. (Remains flexible, mine is almost 5 years old and still in decent condition.)

I carry it and my AZ card all the time. (Rarely carry concealed, job is picky about that.)

My Massachusetts LTC is like a credit card, I carry it right behind my drivers license. I conceal carry all the time, the only time I don't carry is when I'm going to cross a state line.