It's compact and reliable. The .380 ACP leaves a bit to be desired, but it can be used effectively. The exposed hammer could be a hindrance for inside-the-waistband carry, and the manual safety could be something to get hung up on (in contrast to a firearm like the Glock 26 or Kahr pistols). While I wouldn't consider it an ideal choice, it's still a fairly popular pick for concealed carry.
There is nothing wrong with concealed weapons Carry as long as you follow the local laws. Most states will require you to obtain a permit to carry concealed which will require some sort of safety training. As long as have the training and know your local laws, there should be no problem.
Yes, you can carry a concealed weapon with a permit in a Florida restaurant unless the restaurant explicitly prohibits it. However, it is always a good idea to check the specific laws and regulations of the restaurant or establishment before carrying your concealed weapon inside.
Please define "permit". Do you mean to own, or to carry concealed? Good questions give good answers.
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The quick answer is no. You may obtain a permit which allows you to carry a concealed hand gun in mn. But that permit does not give you the right to carry any other weapons of any kind. You may purchase a expandable baton. You may purchase a taser. You may purchase a can of pepper spray or tear gas. You may even purchase a switch blade knife. But you may not carry any of these objects as a concealed weapon. It is illegal in the state of mn. To carry a concealed weapon of any kind without a permit. How do the police know if you are carrying a concealed weapon? If you use it as a weapon! Simple. If you get arrested, or stopped for any reason and they find it on your person, concealed, they assume you are concealing it to use as a weapon. So if you don't use it as a weapon, you are good. If you don't carry it as a weapon you are good. Other states have very different laws. Florida concealed carry permits apply to knives, batons, mace, and other concealable weapons. If you have a permit to carry a gun, you have a permit for all. Minnesota however is very very different. Always check with loca l.e.o. For your local laws and statutes.
Records are at State Level. There is no National registry. A good guess is about 35-40 million
Not concealed without a permit & not without a good reason. Brandishing is a crime in most states & they are supposed to be in a lock box when taken to the range.
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Your are asking for an opinion. There are several revolvers that would fill this role well- in my personal opinion, the Smith & Wesson Mdl 60 revolver in .357 Magnum would be the revolver of choice. You may also want to look at the Ruger SP101, preferably, in a hammerless configuration if you want it for concealed carry.
It depends on what you mean. Most states (although I'm not familiar with every state's laws) have no "levels". You get a permit and you can carry a handgun. Some states allow concealed carry, some allow open carry, some allow either. Having said that, however, a few states, I believe New York is one of them, issue permits that can be either for carrying a handgun, or a permit that is good only to transport it from one place to another in your vehicle. However, I believe only one or two states do that.
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