January 9, 2025
Gun lobby pushes federal law to override state concealed carry requirements
NRA-backed bill forces states to accept out-of-state permits requiring zero training
📋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
Test Your Knowledge
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Q1
What training requirements exist in constitutional carry states?
Q2
Name one state that would be forced to accept permits from constitutional carry states under H.R. 38.
Q3
What constitutional amendment do gun rights advocates cite to support concealed carry reciprocity?
Q4
What are the bill numbers for the federal concealed carry reciprocity legislation introduced in 2025?
Q5
Name one of the two major gun rights organizations backing H.R. 38.
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Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC)
Lead sponsor of H.R
NRA Institute for Legislative Action
Primary lobbying organization pushing the bill
Gun Owners of America
Supporting organization for the legislation
Everytown for Gun Safety
Leading opposition organization
Gentner Drummond (OK Attorney General)
Led 24-AG letter supporting the bill
John Commerford
NRA-ILA Executive Director calling it top priority