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Right to Carry Laws

  • 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.
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Governor Dunleavy Signs First Major Pro-2A Legislation in Ten Years, NRA-Backed House Bill 61

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

Governor Dunleavy Signs First Major Pro-2A Legislation in Ten Years, NRA-Backed House Bill 61

The National Rifle Association (NRA) celebrates a significant victory today for Alaskans and the Second Amendment. Governor Mike ...

Take Action - Urge Congress to Overturn ATF’s Brace Rule

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Take Action - Urge Congress to Overturn ATF’s Brace Rule

The U.S. House is expected to hold a vote next week on H.J.Res.44, legislation that would overturn the Bureau of Alcohol, ...

Historic NRA Win: Constitutional Carry Signed in Florida

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Historic NRA Win: Constitutional Carry Signed in Florida

With DeSantis’ signature, Florida tips the balance in America making Constitutional Carry the law in the majority of ...

The Daily Signal  

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

These 10 Incidents Highlight Importance of Second Amendment for Women

Since 1987, the United States has recognized March as Women’s History Month to celebrate the vital role of ...

The Daily Signal  

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

These 12 Incidents of Defensive Gun Use Prove Armed Civilians Make Situations Safer

I testified earlier this month at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Chicago on underlying causes of the ...

Fox News  

Friday, August 20, 2021

Woman Shoots Male Intruder Multiple Times in House with Children Inside

A woman shot a suspected would-be intruder who broke into an Ohio home in the middle of the ...

Daily Caller  

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Homeowner Shoots And Kills Armed Intruder Who Kicked Down Door

A California homeowner fatally shot an armed intruder who kicked down his door Tuesday while he and his ...

The Daily Signal  

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

In These 11 Cases, a Firearm Saved the Owner or Others

Late last month, President Joe Biden used his first address to a joint session of Congress to push ...

The Daily Signal  

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

11 Cases of Defensive Gun Use as 2020 Came to a Close

The world has said “good riddance” to 2020 and ushered in a new year. Although 2020 was a ...

America's 1st Freedom  

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Armed Citizen®

After spotting a lone man washing his vehicle at a St. Louis-area car wash, two armed men reportedly ...

NRA ILA

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.