The contentious issue of national concealed carry reciprocity gains attention as advocates argue it could empower civilians to defend against gun violence. Currently, there are approximately 14.5 million concealed carry permits in the U.S., reflecting a significant shift in gun laws over the past decades, with states increasingly allowing permitless carry.
Supporters, including members of Trump’s Second Amendment Coalition, claim that allowing citizens to carry firearms across state lines would enhance public safety. Critics counter that it could undermine regional gun control laws designed to protect communities, leading to potential safety risks amid a complex legal landscape regarding gun ownership across states.
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