{"id":486,"date":"2018-01-18T01:49:03","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T01:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/?p=486"},"modified":"2021-07-07T13:47:38","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T13:47:38","slug":"how-to-obtain-your-concealed-carry-permit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/486\/how-to-obtain-your-concealed-carry-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Obtain Your Concealed Carry Permit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/249740\/percentage-of-households-in-the-united-states-owning-a-firearm\/\">40% of US households<\/a> own one or more firearms.<\/p>\n<p>For most of those people, getting a concealed carry permit was the first step to getting those guns.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to get yours but aren&#8217;t sure how, you&#8217;re in the right place. In this article, we&#8217;ll tell you exactly how to obtain a permit for concealed carry.<\/p>\n<h2>Steps to Getting Your Concealed Carry Permit<\/h2>\n<p>While states have varying requirements for gun ownership, the general process is the same. Read on to find out how it works.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Check State Laws<\/h3>\n<p>Your first port of call should be your state laws. This is because they vary from state to state.<\/p>\n<p>There are three types of jurisdictions for allowing permits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shall-Issue:<\/strong> In states that are &#8220;shall-issue&#8221; jurisdictions, your application will be granted as long as you meet the basic requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May-Issue:<\/strong> In these states, it can be a little more difficult. This is because the issuing authority has full discretion over each application. As a result, they can sometimes deny them without giving any explanation at all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No-Issue:<\/strong> These states are sometimes referred to as &#8220;right denied&#8221; jurisdictions. This is because they don&#8217;t grant concealed carry permits to private citizens at all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Meet the Basic Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>No matter which state you live in, there are some basic requirements that must be met before you apply.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to carry a Glock or a <a href=\"https:\/\/christensenarms.com\/technology\/\">carbon fiber barrel<\/a>, you&#8217;ll need to fulfill these requirements beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>The first step is that the applicant must be over 21 years of age. The second is that they must have no felony convictions. This is generally referred to as &#8220;proof of good character&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Get a Background Check<\/h3>\n<p>A background check is one of the most important parts of the application process.<\/p>\n<p>You can get yours by contacting your local law enforcement. After you&#8217;ve paid a fee, they&#8217;ll take your fingerprints and send them to the Bureau of Criminal Identification.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Take Gun Safety Classes<\/h3>\n<p>You may be required to pass a firearms training course before you can submit your application.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of whether this is a requirement in your state, safety training is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/larrybell\/2013\/05\/07\/some-important-considerations-for-first-time-gun-buyers-lessons-from-personal-experience\/#3e8958d147cf\">important consideration for first-time gun buyers<\/a>. It&#8217;s a good idea to take these classes for your own safety and peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>However, some individuals may not need to go through such courses. This includes those who are already fully certified and members of the military.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Submit Your Application and Wait for Approval<\/h3>\n<p>The final step is to fill out the paperwork and send it off.<\/p>\n<p>Each state has a specific set of application forms and requirements. You may need to include extra documents, such as proof of residency or copies of your passport.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you <a href=\"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/299\/how-to-make-a-financial-budget-like-an-adult\/\">budget for the fees<\/a> that will be included, too.<\/p>\n<h2>A Right of Passage<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to carry a gun for hunting, self-defense or just to exercise your rights, you&#8217;ll need to follow this process. You&#8217;ll also need to be over the age of 21.<\/p>\n<p>For some Americans, learning how to use and carry a gun is an essential part of adult life.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about other important steps to adulthood, see our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/357\/learning-to-adult-7-essential-life-skills\/\">essential life skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to obtain your concealed carry permit, but not sure how to go about doing it? 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