Do you have to have concealed weapon permit to carry gun?

Answer 1

I'm assuming you mean if you carry a weapon does it have to be concealed. It depends on where you are. For instance, the state of Tennessee does not issue a "concealed" permit, but a handgun carry permit and there is no specific requirement to conceal the gun by law. However, many states do require the weapon to be concealed. Check handgunlaw.us for more information.

Answer 2

It depends on local state laws. In Tennessee, if you have a handgun permit, the gun technically does not have to be concealed at all (although most people recommend concealing the gun), but in some states, the gun has to be completely hidden.

Answer 3

It depends on which state you are in and how you plan on carrying the gun.

Most states (except Wisconsin and Illinois) have a concealed carry law. Most make you meet certain requirements to obtain a concealed weapons permit to be able to carry concealed. Some states have gun permits that let you carry concealed and open. But then in Vermont, it is lawful to carry a firearm openly or concealed provided the firearm is not carried with the intent or avowed purpose of injuring a fellow man. But you must meet the state requirements.

Update: as of 2009 or 2010, Wisconsin has now passed a law allowing the issuing of permits.

Answer 4

Technically, yes. Concealed "Weapon" refers to anything classified as a weapon and Cconcealed "Gun" refers to guns only. Some states, such as Florida issue concealed weapons permits, and once you obtain it, you can carry any legal weapon. Other states, such as Tennessee issued handgun carry permits, and once you obtain it, you can carry any handgun you legally possess, but other weapons are not covered under the handgun permit.