2. James and I walked into the open house and both applied for our concealed handgun permits. It should take a few more weeks to get the permit in the mail. James already has a holster and has been wearing it for some time to get used to it. I still have to purchase one. I think the most useful times that I'll be carrying the weapon is when we go camping and hiking. With the permit I can just throw the weapon into backpack and still be legal. In the Pikes Peak National forest which we visit regularly many times each year you can go target practicing practically anywhere.