Local Law Firms Home > Criminal Defense Overview > Criminal Defense Weapon Charges Arrest > Revolvers The requirements to obtain a permit for carrying a concealed weapon, such as a revolver, are different depending on which state you reside in, but normally an individual must be at least 18 years old and not fall under a class of barred individuals, such as those with a history of mental illness or felons. Before issuing a concealed weapon permit or a general weapon permit, for any deadly weapon—including a revolver—the state you are in will run an extensive background check first.
Usually, states that permit individuals to carry concealed weapons such as revolvers require them to obtain a permit before doing so. Some states' regulations mandate that the state issue a permit if the individual meets all the legal requirements. Other states' regulations give local law enforcement authority over whether to issue the permit, even if the individual meets requirements under state law.
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