Right to Carry Laws
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Shall Issue
State law that provides that, upon completion of specified requirements, a law-abiding person shall be granted a permit to carry concealed firearms. -
Discretionary/Reasonable Issue
State law that provides the government with some discretion over the issuance of a carry permit, but which generally grants permits to all law-abiding persons. -
No Permit Required
State law that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms for lawful purposes without a permit. -
Rights Restricted - Very Limited Issue
State law that gives the government complete discretion over the issuance of carry permits, and where that discretion is normally used to deny the issuance of permits. -
Rights Infringed/Non-Issue
State law that completely prohibits carrying firearms for personal protection outside the home or place of business.
Armed Citizen IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Monday, February 5, 2018
Allegheny County 911 was notified about a home invasion, by a known person, and shots fired at 1206 ...
Monday, February 5, 2018
A passer-by carrying a concealed pistol is being credited with stopping an attack on a police officer in ...
Friday, February 2, 2018
A Grayson County man is behind bars after allegedly breaking into a residence in Edmonson County.
Friday, February 2, 2018
Deputies responded to a shooting after a burglary went wrong Thursday evening on the 300 block of 14th ...
Friday, February 2, 2018
Police believe a Fort Bragg soldier shot and killed a man attacking his wife Tuesday evening
Friday, February 2, 2018
A Texarkana man is recovering from a gunshot would after attempting to break in to a home Wednesday evening.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
A 21-year-old man who was shot during an armed confrontation outside an Edgewood Street home Wednesday afternoon was ...
Thursday, February 1, 2018
25-year-old New Port Richey man is being treated for a gunshot wound after his mother reportedly shot him ...
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Joseph M. Parker is an 83-year-old retired Prince George's County school teacher who lives alone and keeps a ...
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
A man who broke into a Delaware house and was held at gunpoint says he only broke in ...