South Carolina Committee Advances Permitless Carry Bill

The legislation would allow adults legally allowed to own a firearm to carry a weapon concealed or openly without a state-issued permit. Currently, South Carolina gun owners must first attend training through a certified South Carolina CWP instructor before they can get a permit.

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Maryland House Committee Holds Hearing on “Constitutional Carry” Bill

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Feb. 11, 2023) – On Wednesday, a Maryland House committee held a hearing on a bill that would make it de facto legal to carry a firearm in the state without a license, fostering an environment more hostile to federal gun control. The enactment of a so-called “constitutional carry” bill would also foster […]

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South Carolina Subcommittee Advances Permitless Carry Bill

The legislation would allow adults legally allowed to own a firearm to carry a concealed weapon without a state-issued permit. The bill includes provisions regulating where firearms can be carried in the state. South Carolina would continue issuing concealed carry permits for those who want them in order to take advantage of CCDW reciprocity in other states.

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Florida House Subcommittee Passes Bill to Allow Permitless Concealed Carry in the State

Under the proposed law, persons over 21 would be able to carry a firearm without a permit in Florida. The state would maintain its concealed carry licensing process for those who wish to get a permit in order to carry in other states that maintain CCDW reciprocity with Florida.

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Constitutional Carry Bills Filed in Minnesota Senate

Both bills would allow anyone legally allowed to own a gun could carry it in public places not otherwise prohibited by law without a state-issued permit, though they would still be able to apply for one if they want to enjoy CCDW reciprocity with other states.

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Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in Virginia

A bill filed in the Virginia House would make it legal for Virginians to “carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere they may lawfully carry a handgun openly.” The enactment of a so-called “constitutional carry” bill would also foster an environment more hostile to federal gun control.

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Permit not Required: “Constitutional Carry” Bills Filed in South Carolina

COLUMBIA S.C. (Jan 26, 2023) – Two bills filed in the South Carolina House would legalize permitless carry in the state. The enactment of a so-called “constitutional carry” bill would also foster an environment more hostile to federal gun control. Rep. Bobby Cox (R) and 61 Republican cosponsors prefiled House Bill 3594 (H3594) on Dec. […]

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Constitutional Carry Bill Filed in Minnesota

Under the proposed law, anyone who is legally allowed to own a gun could carry it without a state-issued permit, though they would still be able to apply for one. Currently, Minnesota gun owners must apply for a five-year permit at their county sheriff’s office.

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Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in Nebraska

The legislation amends existing state law to allow carry concealed firearms without a permit for those 21 and older. It would also prohibit local governments from enacting their own gun control regulations, and existing laws violating that provision would be "null and void."

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Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in Virginia

HB1420 would make it legal for Virginians to "carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere they may lawfully carry a handgun openly." The enactment of a so-called “constitutional carry” bill would also foster an environment more hostile to federal gun control.

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