concealed carry permits
Covert firearm authorizations
Concealed carry permits are government-issued licenses allowing individuals to carry a hidden firearm in public.
Requirements vary by jurisdiction—some states require training and background checks, others issue permits with minimal screening, and a growing number allow permitless carry.
The term often appears in debates over gun rights and public safety: She applied for a concealed carry permit after the break-in.
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- holsterSidearm carrying case
- licenseFormal grant of permission
- handgunFirearm for single-hand use
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
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