Walk It Through: The Pistol in the Glove Box
A permit application, a pistol in the car at work, a stop at the courthouse, and a friend's farm.
A 25 year old resident decides to get a carry permit.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
A lawful adult carrying a pistol. Who may not have a gun at all, schools, and long guns other than for hunting are on their own pages.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.
Words this turns on
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- Concealed carry permitA permit from the sheriff of the county of residence, for one year, five years or life, to carry a pistol in a vehicle or concealed on the person.
- Prohibited personSomeone convicted of a felony within five years, of three or more felonies, or of a violent or domestic violence offense, under a domestic abuse protection order, or of unsound mind, who may not have a firearm.