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carry permit

American  

noun

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


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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

Even if you have a concealed carry permit, even if your host is a member of a local rifle club, it is rude and dangerous to bring a gun into someone’s home.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2023

The next morning, still fearing her husband’s wrath, she went to court for a concealed carry permit.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 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

Busch said he has a concealed carry permit in the U.S. and forgot the handgun was in his bag when he went through a routine security check.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2023

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