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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Friday, December 9, 2011
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Friday, July 9, 2010
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Thursday, January 8, 2009
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Friday, July 25, 2008
The Firearms Laws of Puerto Rico, As of 2008.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Over the past few months, NRA-ILA has learned of cases where traveling hunters have been stopped from transporting ...
Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Click here to see a letter from the U.S. Justice Department to Congressman Don Young clarifying federal firearms ...
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Clinton Gun Ban Update On Monday, September 13, 2004 the Clinton gun ban expired. Below are links to ...
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
A summary of federal restrictions on the purchase, sale, possession, and transportation of firearms and ammunition. Caution: Firearm ...
