firearms license

Weapon ownership authorization

A firearms license is an official permit authorizing a person to own, possess, or carry guns.

Requirements vary widely by jurisdiction—some places require licenses for any firearm ownership, others only for carrying in public, and some have no licensing requirement at all.

She applied for a firearms license after completing the safety course.

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