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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

Within days, the sheriff in Minnesota’s most populous county, home to Minneapolis, opened concealed carry permit applications to 18-year-olds.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2025

He admitted he was armed inside the church but said he has a concealed carry permit and is frequently armed.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

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

Prosecutors said Elliott had an active concealed carry permit from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for the handgun.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023