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
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Officials said an intruder was shot by a homeowner during an apparent home invasion Monday evening. Authorities said ...
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
New Orleans police are investigating an attempted carjacking and subsequent shooting in the Mid City area around 1:20 ...
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Pittsburgh police say a Perry South resident shot an intruder Monday night who had broken into his home. ...
Monday, April 3, 2017
A 45-year-old is facing domestic violence charges after police say he hurt a woman in Northeast Portland early ...
Monday, April 3, 2017
A suspected burglar was shot and seriously injured early Saturday morning in Montgomery County, Maryland, according to police. ...
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 31, 2017
After a late shift at work, Brian Sant was still awake in his apartment's living room at about ...
Thursday, March 30, 2017
A suspect is dead after Jefferson County authorities say a homeowner shot him during an overnight burglary. Responding sheriff's ...
Thursday, March 30, 2017
An Escambia County, AL, homeowner held a home invasion suspect at gunpoint in his living room until deputies ...
Thursday, March 30, 2017
An Orlando man said he gave an intruder two warnings to get out of his house Tuesday morning ...
