so you can get a licence to carry a concealed gun, but does this mean it cannot be taken out and used? If so what is the point of carrying one in the first place unless there is intention of use? If it has to be concealed then obviously it can't even be taken out to scare someone, very confusing rules. And what criteria do you have to meet to get a permit?
you have to keep it concealed.
show it to scare someone, you get a year in prison.
point it at someone, you're looking at 2-3 years.
fire it to scare someone, now you're in the 5 year area.
you have to be 100% without felony arrests, no domestic abuse drama, no mental illness, background check, all that to get it. It's essentially a "good guy" card - if you have one, then you've managed to keep your nose clean.
There are exceptions - Zimmerman still has his. Imagine that.
he shoved a cop, assaulted his women, capped trayvon, and has had 3 charges since then, plus one threatening to kill a man in traffic. But since he's stayed beneath the felony line, he can still legally carry a suitcase full of rifles and backpack full of glocks to buy his morning donuts.