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New Mexico’s Gun Carry Ban Isn’t a Longterm Solution. Here’s Why.

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New Mexico’s Gun Carry Ban Isn’t a Longterm Solution. Here’s Why.

A bold move to curtail gun violence in Albuquerque has gotten a lot of attention, but less controversial solutions hold more promise.

Jennifer Mascia and Chip Brownlee
Permitless Carry: These States Allow Gun Owners to Carry Without a License

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Permitless Carry: These States Allow Gun Owners to Carry Without a License

In the past decade, nearly two dozen states have repealed laws requiring a permit to carry concealed handguns.

Chip Brownlee
A Majority of U.S. States Now Have Permitless Carry

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A Majority of U.S. States Now Have Permitless Carry

Florida just became the 26th state to allow adults to carry concealed handguns without a permit or license.

Chip Brownlee
What the SCOTUS Gun Ruling Changes for New Yorkers

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What the SCOTUS Gun Ruling Changes for New Yorkers

We answer reader questions about how the landmark Bruen case will affect the public.

Jennifer Mascia
Could All of New York City Be Designated a Gun-Free Zone?

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Could All of New York City Be Designated a Gun-Free Zone?

In the wake of the Supreme Court decision striking down New York’s concealed carry law, the City Council is exploring one option: a law that would declare any area with more than 10,000 people per square mile a “sensitive location.”

Greg B. Smith, The City and Katie Honan, The City
NYC Awaits Supreme Court Ruling That Could Allow More Guns on City Streets

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NYC Awaits Supreme Court Ruling That Could Allow More Guns on City Streets

The city could have power to designate “sensitive areas” where firearms would be forbidden. But no one’s saying where.

Greg B. Smith, The City
Gun Training Loophole Leaves Florida’s Concealed Carriers Ill-Prepared, Instructors Say

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Gun Training Loophole Leaves Florida’s Concealed Carriers Ill-Prepared, Instructors Say

A vaguely worded law requires applicants to fire a gun under the supervision of an instructor. It's inspired some training companies to meet the requirement in creative ways.

Jennifer Mascia
32 States Let People Carry Guns Without Learning How to Shoot One

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32 States Let People Carry Guns Without Learning How to Shoot One

'Permitless' carry laws are sweeping the country — and fewer states require gun owners to take live-fire training, according to a Trace review.

Jennifer Mascia and Chip Brownlee
With Violence Still Surging, These States Want to Make It Even Easier to Carry Guns

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With Violence Still Surging, These States Want to Make It Even Easier to Carry Guns

Twenty years ago, only one state allowed residents to carry firearms without a license. Tennessee just became the 19th state to adopt “permitless carry.”

Chip Brownlee
The NRA Says Gun Permits Should Be Like Driver’s Licenses. Here’s Where the Comparison Falls Apart.

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The NRA Says Gun Permits Should Be Like Driver’s Licenses. Here’s Where the Comparison Falls Apart.

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to pass the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, which would require all 50 states to recognize one another’s permits to carry concealed firearms, regardless of the gulfs that can exist between licensing standards.

Alex Yablon
Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Moves Forward

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Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Moves Forward

After two hours of debate, the House of Representatives today approved legislation that would force all states to recognize one another’s permits to carry concealed firearms. For the National Rifle Association, the passage of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017,…

Alex Yablon
Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Could Face Major Constitutional Challenges

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Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Could Face Major Constitutional Challenges

This week, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, the current incarnation of a proposal that has stood as the National Rifle Association’s top federal legislative priority for a…

Alex Yablon
How Concealed Carry Reciprocity Would Override Laws That Ban One Congressman From Owning a Gun in 7 States

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How Concealed Carry Reciprocity Would Override Laws That Ban One Congressman From Owning a Gun in 7 States

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee advanced the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act through the markup process this week. It may soon get a vote on the House floor. The bill would allow someone who is permitted to carry a…

Alex Yablon
Texas’s Most Pro-Gun Lawmaker Says Church Shooting Is a Case for Permitless Carry

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Texas’s Most Pro-Gun Lawmaker Says Church Shooting Is a Case for Permitless Carry

The most pro-gun lawmaker in gun-friendly Texas says Sunday’s mass shooting at a small-town church only reinforces the need to pass a bill that removes any restrictions on the carrying of firearms in the state’s public spaces. “The truth is,…

Mike Spies
3 Million Americans Carry Loaded Handguns Every Day, Study Finds

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3 Million Americans Carry Loaded Handguns Every Day, Study Finds

One in four handgun owners — about nine million people — have carried a loaded handgun in the last 30 days, the survey also found.

Jennifer Mascia

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Concealed Carry

New Mexico’s Gun Carry Ban Isn’t a Longterm Solution. Here’s Why.

Permitless Carry: These States Allow Gun Owners to Carry Without a License

A Majority of U.S. States Now Have Permitless Carry

What the SCOTUS Gun Ruling Changes for New Yorkers

Could All of New York City Be Designated a Gun-Free Zone?

NYC Awaits Supreme Court Ruling That Could Allow More Guns on City Streets

Gun Training Loophole Leaves Florida’s Concealed Carriers Ill-Prepared, Instructors Say

32 States Let People Carry Guns Without Learning How to Shoot One

With Violence Still Surging, These States Want to Make It Even Easier to Carry Guns

The NRA Says Gun Permits Should Be Like Driver’s Licenses. Here’s Where the Comparison Falls Apart.

Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Moves Forward

Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Could Face Major Constitutional Challenges

How Concealed Carry Reciprocity Would Override Laws That Ban One Congressman From Owning a Gun in 7 States

Texas’s Most Pro-Gun Lawmaker Says Church Shooting Is a Case for Permitless Carry

3 Million Americans Carry Loaded Handguns Every Day, Study Finds