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Do gun owners need to get a permit/license for every gun, rifle, musket they own or does ONE license/permit cover all forever after?

What happens to you if you don't have a permit/license but own lots of guns and a cop asks to see your license/permit?. Is it a criminal offense and could you land in jail? What does a permit/license do exactly besides authorize you to own a gun? Does it verify that you are stable, knowledgeable, dependable and free of mental problems?

Posted - May 5, 2017

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  • 44603
    Here we do not need licenses for shot guns.
      May 5, 2017 7:27 AM MDT
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  • 5451
    It depends on the country or state you live in.

    In the USA licenses and permits vary from state to state but some other countries issue licenses and permits at the national level while other countries just don't allow it at all.

    I live in South Dakota so the laws are:

    An individual who wishes to carry a concealed pistol on or about his person or in a vehicle must obtain a Permit to Carry a Concealed Pistol.

    A person does not need a permit to own a pistol, keep it in his home, business, or property, or visibly carry it. 




      May 5, 2017 7:38 AM MDT
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  • 17592
    Licenses are for people, not guns.  IF you have a concealed carry license, you may carry any legal weapon in a concealed manner.  Where gun registration is required, that is per gun.
      May 5, 2017 11:11 AM MDT
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  • 739
    I always here Americans saying "we all know most crimes are committed by illegal guns." If a lot of states don't have licenses for legal gun owners, how do they know if the guns are legal or not? Here in Britain, I believe you need a licence for each gun held. It is up to the Chief Constable to determine if you are a fit person to own a gun, and the tests you have to go through are very strict. Despite this the number of gun licences issued goes up year on year.
    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/firearm-and-shotgun-certificates-in-england-and-wales-financial-year-ending-march-2015/firearm-and-shotgun-certificates-in-england-and-wales-financial-year-ending-march-2015
      May 6, 2017 8:50 AM MDT
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