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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Friday, August 11, 2017
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Friday, August 11, 2017
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Monday, July 31, 2017
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Friday, June 30, 2017
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Friday, May 12, 2017
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017
News broke this week that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has reconsidered and “clarified” ...
Friday, March 31, 2017
Politicians and government officials aren’t known for their willingness to accept responsibility. When faced with the blame for ...
Friday, March 24, 2017
On March 16, 2017, the Seattle Times reported that Seattle city officials were reluctant to release data on ...
Friday, March 17, 2017
Pro-gun members of Congress have introduced legislation to protect travelers who are transporting firearms interstate for lawful purposes.
Friday, March 17, 2017
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1181, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, sponsored by ...
