Does a Gun Permit Show Up on a Background Check?

Most fire-arms permits require a background check themselves.

There is no clear-cut answer as to whether or not a gun permit will show up on a background check. In the end however, a gun permit is a legally-obtained document and legitimizes your possession of a fire arm in the view of the state.

Yes (Police)

There are some cases where you can rest assured that the permit will arise in a background check. An example is if you are pulled over by a law enforcement officer. It is almost a guarantee that they will have immediate access to that record for the purpose of safety and to know what circumstances may arise in stopping your vehicle.

Probably Not (Employers)

Often, employers will initiate background checks on new hires or landlords will do so for new tenants. These usually focus on criminal and financial records. Employers may outsource the checks to investigative agencies which are quite commonly found. When enumerating which items are subject to the check, agencies do not mention legal permits such as a fire-arm permit among their usual queries or reports.

Maybe

Remember that in order to obtain the gun permit in the first place, you had to undergo a background check. This ties the two together from the very start. Laws regarding what can be accessed in a background check may vary by location or differ upon the connections of the entity doing the check. So err on the side of caution when you are placed in a position sensitive to your gun ownership.

References

• Identity P.I.