[Windflier]

"A new report from the Crime Prevention Research Center shows that there are now 18.7 million concealed handgun permits in the U.S."

Hmm....that works out to 0.058% of the U.S. population. So, roughly 6 people out of a hundred are licensed to carry.

It's good to see that number rising, but it's still far too low.

[Manly Warrior]

Stratify out the kids, the infirm, the very aged and the prohibited and you may be surprised how many lawful adults are actually licensed as a percent of the population.

Plus, some states like MO do not record at the state level who/how many have CCW licenses ( before the record closed, in 2013, there were 162k with licenses, now we have closed records at county level, and a permitless state as well).

I would guesstimate the rate at closer to 6-8% able bodied/lawfully able.

Of course, unless situation permits, most licensed folks don’t carry all day every day due to work restrictions etc.