Before a Road Trip: What to Check About Carry Laws
Your permit doesn't automatically come with you. Here's what to look up before you pull out of the driveway.
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What Is Concealed Carry Reciprocity? A Plain-English Guide
Your permit comes from your state. Whether it counts anywhere else is up to the other state. Here's how reciprocity works, why the map keeps changing, and the three questions to ask before you carry across a state line.
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National Reciprocity Explained: What H.R. 38 Would and Wouldn't Do
The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act is back in the news. It's not law. Here's what it would actually change if it passed, and what it wouldn't.
Getting Ready to Apply: A Simple Carry Permit Checklist
Every state does it a little differently. But most applications come down to the same handful of things. Here's how to get ready.
Resident vs. Non-Resident Carry Permits: What's the Difference?
Most people get a permit from the state they live in. But some states issue permits to people who live elsewhere. Here's how that works, and when it might make sense.
Permit vs. Permitless Carry: Why a Permit Still Matters
More than half the states now allow some form of carry without a permit. So why do so many people in those states still get one? Mostly, it comes down to what happens at the state line.