Every state and Washington, D.C., allows concealed carry in some form, according to the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. read more
National CCW reciprocity is a proposal to make a concealed weapons permit issued in any state valid in every state. It’s controversial for several reasons: Different states have different standards for issuing the licenses, and national CCW reciprocity would essentially bypass that. read more
National reciprocity is already a reality in the 22 states that recognize all other concealed carry licenses or allow law-abiding non-residents to carry a firearm without a license. The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act is simply the next logical progression of this trend. read more