Public Policy · Civil Rights·January 9, 2025
NRA pushes federal bill to override state gun laws nationwide
Permitless-carry visitors could bypass California and New York training rules
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
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