This bill, titled the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025, seeks to establish national reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. It amends federal law to allow individuals who are not federally prohibited from possessing a firearm and who possess a valid state-issued concealed carry permit to carry a concealed handgun in any other state. This right extends to states that either issue their own concealed carry permits or do not prohibit concealed carry by their residents. Furthermore, individuals who are entitled to carry a concealed firearm in their home state, even without a specific permit, would also be granted this reciprocity. When carrying a concealed handgun in another state under this act, individuals would be subject to the same conditions and limitations imposed on residents of that state, excluding eligibility requirements. If a state allows for restricted permits, those carrying under this federal provision would be treated as having an unrestricted license . The bill explicitly states that it does not preempt any state laws regarding the issuance of concealed carry licenses or permits, focusing solely on interstate recognition. This legislation would take effect 90 days after its enactment.
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Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-65| Senate
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This bill, titled the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025, seeks to establish national reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. It amends federal law to allow individuals who are not federally prohibited from possessing a firearm and who possess a valid state-issued concealed carry permit to carry a concealed handgun in any other state. This right extends to states that either issue their own concealed carry permits or do not prohibit concealed carry by their residents. Furthermore, individuals who are entitled to carry a concealed firearm in their home state, even without a specific permit, would also be granted this reciprocity. When carrying a concealed handgun in another state under this act, individuals would be subject to the same conditions and limitations imposed on residents of that state, excluding eligibility requirements. If a state allows for restricted permits, those carrying under this federal provision would be treated as having an unrestricted license . The bill explicitly states that it does not preempt any state laws regarding the issuance of concealed carry licenses or permits, focusing solely on interstate recognition. This legislation would take effect 90 days after its enactment.
Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesForests, forestry, treesIntergovernmental relationsJudicial procedure and administrationLand use and conservationLegal fees and court costsParks, recreation areas, trailsState and local government operationsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats