Sorry for the double post, but which state would be the best for me to try to get a permit from? I travel to KY, AL, GA, and NC frequently and if I could carry when I travel, it would make me feel a bit better.
You won't need a permit in KY or NC (unless you plan to carry concealed). In both states, you can openly carry on foot without a permit. You can also openly carry in your car without a permit (KY will additionally allow you to store the handgun in a glovebox, center console, or something similar).
In AL, you can openly carry on foot without a permit; but you'll need a permit to carry concealed or in a vehicle. In GA, you can carry in
your car without a permit; but you'll need a permit to carry outside the vehicle (and, as I understand it, due to the way their law is written, you'll also need some form of permit to carry in someone else's vehicle).
Probably, your best bet would be New Hampshire's permit. But, CHECK THE LAWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL STATES ON THEIR RECIPROCITY FIRST! Make sure that the state recognizes NH's permit (usually, you can get this info on the state's website). Also, make sure you check for age restrictions. For example, if I recall right, Virginia and Florida generally recognize New Hampsire's permit. But, they require the permit holder to be 21 or older and don't recognize permits held by those age 18-20.