‘Pistol packin’ Santa Patrick Reilly

Santa Claus is coming to town — with a legally concealed handgun.

A sheriff’s office in Colorado tweeted a photo of someone dressed as Saint Nick getting his concealedcarry permit, sparking outrage from some who ripped the post as insensitive.

The picture showed a white-haired and bearded Kris Kringle wearing a Christmas-themed shirt under red overalls as he sat with a staff member of the El Paso County Sheriff ’s Office.

“Guess who came in to receive his Concealed Handgun Permit today?” the tweet read, along with a Santa-face emoji. “Did you know the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has issued 49,750 Concealed Handgun Permits with another 2,560 awaiting to be issued?”

Social media users were quick to lash out, slamming the idea that Father Christmas would want a concealed carry permit as his own holiday present.

“So the dude coming through the Chimney to give presents to your kids will be carrying a concealed handgun? Got it!” responded user Russel Schwartz.

“Santa has a f--king gun is what you’re going with? Should I show my child this pic? Will it comfort them? Will they love Santa more? Who is this tweet for?” said one outraged user, who went by Jane Austen.

“Posting this tells me your professional judgment is impaired,” another user declared. “What is your message to children here?”