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carry permit

American  

noun

  1. a license to carry a handgun on one's person.


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Getting a carry permit, the majority says, is a “rigorous process.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The Hawaii law requires a gun owner with a concealed carry permit to get the explicit permission of a private property owner before bringing a firearm into their establishment.

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

Nguyen says he’s averaged about 300 students annually since then, for classes ranging from basic pistol use to proper home defense to obtaining a concealed carry permit.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2024

The man arrested did not have a concealed carry permit, Warrick said.

From Seattle Times Oct. 5, 2023

As of this moment, only eight states in the country require firearm safety training in order to purchase a firearm or obtain a concealed carry permit.

From Slate Apr. 22, 2023

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