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
Friday, May 25, 2018
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Friday, May 11, 2018
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Thursday, April 12, 2018
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018
For six years I lived in constant fear of a stalker. He harassed me, in person and online, at ...
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Cole wanted to be able to defend herself. So last year, shortly after the state green-lighted Utahns as young ...
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Pasco police say the father — who had a concealed pistol license — fired a warning shot from ...
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Authorities in Bowie County are investigating an incident in which a private citizen shot a man who was ...
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Surveillance photos of two armed men who robbed an Acworth Waffle House have been released by the Cherokee ...
Monday, February 5, 2018
A man was shot by a tow-truck driver who New Orleans police say was acting in self-defense Friday ...