Bill · H.R. 8855· House(119-HR-8855)
To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish nationwide concealed carry reciprocity for certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 5/15/2026
- Last activity
- 5/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Mills
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to establish nationwide concealed carry reciprocity for certain members of the Armed Forces. It modifies section 926B to include these members alongside law enforcement officers. To qualify, a member must be on active duty and have completed a military firearms qualification within the last 12 months. Identification requirements would include a valid Department of Defense common access card and proof of firearms qualification.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would gun owners be better off under this?+7
The bill expands the ability of active duty military members to carry concealed firearms across state lines through reciprocity.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+7
The bill extends nationwide concealed carry reciprocity to active duty members of the Armed Forces who have completed a military firearms qualification.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill provides specific firearm carrying privileges to members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reciprocity for Active Duty Members: The bill extends concealed carry recognition to qualified members of the Armed Forces, which includes those serving on active duty and who have completed a military firearms qualification within the preceding 12 months (Section 1(a)(3)(B)).
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Streamlined Identification: For those qualifying under this provision, the bill allows for the use of a valid Department of Defense common access card and documentary proof of a valid military firearms qualification to establish identity (Section 1(a)(3)(C)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners+7Good For Veterans+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana