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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Monday, September 9, 2019
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Friday, September 6, 2019
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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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Friday, August 9, 2019
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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Thursday, June 13, 2019
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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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Friday, June 7, 2019
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Thursday, June 6, 2019
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