January 9, 2025
NRA pushes federal bill to override state gun laws nationwide
Permitless-carry visitors could bypass California and New York training rules
📋Public Policy✊Civil Rights
H.R. 38 requires all states to honor concealed carry permits from any other state
29 states have constitutional carry laws requiring no permit, training, or background check to carry concealed
The NRA designated H.R. 38 as its top legislative priority for 2025
House Judiciary Committee advanced the bill 18-9 on party lines on March 25, 2025
24 state attorneys general sent a letter urging passage in May 2025
Over 120 House Republicans co-sponsored the bill
The bill preempts most state and local concealed carry laws
📋Public Policy✊Civil Rights
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Constitutional carry states require background checks for concealed weapon permits.
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What training requirements exist in constitutional carry states?
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What are the bill numbers for the federal concealed carry reciprocity legislation introduced in 2025?
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H.R. 38 requires states to maintain databases of out-of-state permit holders.
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Gun violence increases in states that adopt constitutional carry laws.
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Richard Hudson
U.S. Representative
Gun Owners of America
Supporting organization for the legislation
Everytown for Gun Safety
Leading opposition organization
Gentner Drummond
Oklahoma Attorney General
John Commerford
NRA-ILA Executive Director calling it top priority