diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/permits_vr.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/permits_vr.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..6b73b13bcd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/permits_vr.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/permit/gun/planetside
+	name = "explorer gun permit"
+	desc = "A card indicating that the owner is allowed to carry a firearm during active exploration missions."
diff --git a/vorestation.dme b/vorestation.dme
index 6a3c7c5f0c..923b29fe1f 100644
--- a/vorestation.dme
+++ b/vorestation.dme
@@ -1613,6 +1613,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\clothing\under\accessories\holster.dm"
 #include "code\modules\clothing\under\accessories\lockets.dm"
 #include "code\modules\clothing\under\accessories\permits.dm"
+#include "code\modules\clothing\under\accessories\permits_vr.dm"
 #include "code\modules\clothing\under\accessories\storage.dm"
 #include "code\modules\clothing\under\jobs\civilian.dm"
 #include "code\modules\clothing\under\jobs\engineering.dm"