gun license
Weapon ownership permit
A gun license is an official permit authorizing someone to own, carry, or purchase firearms.
Requirements vary widely by jurisdiction—some places require extensive background checks, training, and waiting periods; others issue them readily or not at all.
Also called a firearms license or gun permit: She applied for a gun license after moving to the city.
- permitOfficial written authorization
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- background checkInvestigation of someone's history
- mental health checkAssessment of psychological state
- concealed carryLicensed hidden weapon possession
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Law forbidding firearm ownership
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