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.
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Sunday, November 1, 1981
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Sunday, November 1, 1981
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Sunday, November 1, 1981
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Sunday, November 1, 1981
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Sunday, November 1, 1981
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Sunday, November 1, 1981
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Sunday, November 1, 1981
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Sunday, November 1, 1981
Newburgh, N.Y., homeowner Dale Southwell heard the sounds of forced entry into his home and investigated, armed with ...
Sunday, November 1, 1981
Warren Redmond, 87, handed over money to a 15-year-old delinquent who invaded his Louisville, Ky., home. But when ...
Sunday, November 1, 1981
Ben Grisar was leaving his Brooklyn, N.Y., ice cream store when he was set upon by five muggers. ...