Bill · S. 65· Senate(119-S-65)

Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

Age: 74 years

Texas

Introduced: 1/9/2025
Last activity: 1/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: John Cornyn
Cosponsors: - 49 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025. It allows certain individuals to carry a concealed handgun in States other than their home State. To do this, a person must not be prohibited by Federal law from handling a firearm, must carry a government-issued photo ID, and must have a valid permit from a State or be entitled to carry a concealed firearm in their home State. The bill excludes machineguns and destructive devices from this allowance. It also states that carrying a concealed handgun in another State remains subject to that State's conditions and limitations for residents who are licensed or not prohibited. The bill becomes effective 90 days after its enactment.

Yes

Would gun owners be better off under this?+8
The bill significantly benefits gun owners by ensuring their concealed carry credentials are recognized in other states.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+7
The bill expands the ability of individuals to exercise their right to carry concealed firearms when traveling between states.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill uses federal authority to mandate that states recognize out-of-state concealed carry licenses.

The opposite

Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-5
The bill reduces the impact of state-level gun control by requiring reciprocity for concealed handgun licenses across state lines.