The CPRC has just issued our newest annual report on the number of concealed handgun permits in the US. A copy of the report is available for download here.
Study Finds Over 17 Million Americans with Concealed Handgun Permits
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Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus & PAC Responds To Death Of Philando Castile
The shooting of Philando Castile offers a heartbreaking view into a narrative that has occurred all too often across our state, “ said Bryan Strawser, MN Gun Owners Caucus…
Mobile App Displays Location of Individuals with Concealed Handguns
Halos, a mobile application that allows citizens with concealed handgun permits to anonymously and approximately represent themselves on a public map…
Thankfully, We’re Not Paris… Yet
Islamist terrorists opening fire with automatic weapons, killing dozens and injuring hundreds. It’s an outrage. It’s a travesty. It’s a perversion of religion. And it’s coming to America…
Important Lesson Learned From Self-Defense Shooting By Ex-CNN Reporter
Do not give up, even if you are shot. As long as you are conscious, keep returning fire and fighting…
Former CNN Anchor & Concealed Carry Holder, Lynne Russell – Survives Shootout
This case is getting some attention because Lynne Russell was such a public figure on CNN news for so long…
West Virginia: Concealed Carry License Confidentiality Goes Into Effect Today
Today, House Bill 2636 goes into effect. Introduced by Delegate Michael Folk (R-63), this law protects the privacy of West Virginians by exempting information contained in concealed handgun…..
New Report from CPRC Shows 11.1 Million Americans Hold Concealed Carry Permits
A recently released a report on Concealed Carry Permit Holders Across the United States, reveals that 11.1 million Americans hold concealed carry permits UP from an estimated 4.6 million in 2007…
Louisiana: Update on Issues Affecting Concealed Carry Permit Holders
It is unknown why Nevada will no longer honor Louisiana’s standard five-year permit, as holders had previously been granted reciprocity…
Gunfight, two Permit Holders, two off Duty Police, one Attacker
Two armed citizens, one attacker, two off duty police officers. No mass casualties.
Wisconsin CCW Holder First to be Convicted of Homicide
There does not seem to be any contention that Banks was the aggressor. The reckless homicide charge seems to be based on the contention that Banks had stopped beating on Green when Green shot…
WI: Is Placing A Gun In A Coat Pocket ‘Negligent Operation’
There is an interesting case in Wisconsin where a Concealed Carry Weapon license (CCW) holder has been charged with “negligent operation or handling of a dangerous weapon”…
And I Carry – The Real Face Of Permit-To-Carry Holders In MN
Think you know who permit-to-carry holders are? What’s the picture you have in your head???
Police Officers Three Times More Likely to Murder Than Concealed Carry Permit Holders
The question arose, how often do police officers commit homicide compared to concealed carry permit holders? Of the two, which is more common???
Connecticut DESPP Caught Lying in Court Complaint Against Board of Firearms Permit Examiners
Audio recording demostrates deal making that directly conflicts with the DESPP’s assertion in its complaint that both the DESPP and BFPE lack the authority to make this kind of a deal…
Carry Permit Denials, Hagerstown & Bowie Festival Update by Maryland Shall Issue
As we indicated in previously the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the District Court finding that the State’s requirement for a “good and substantial” cause was unconstitutional…
Iowa: Pro-Gun Bill Passes in House Judiciary Committee
This important Iowa legislation would prohibit the publication of the names and addresses of individuals possessing permits to acquire and carry…
Let’s Protect The Private Information Of All Virginia CHP Holders
It exempts ALL permit holders from having their information disseminated by the Circuit Court Clerks! No more newspapers printing the names and other information on permit holders, endangering lives…
Arkansas: Senate Passes Concealed Carry License Privacy Bill
This legislation would close the loophole that allows media outlets to obtain and publish the names and zip codes of Arkansas concealed carry handgun license (CHCL) holders….
Massachusetts Emergency Firearms License Renewal Legislation Filed
Representative George Peterson and Senator Richard Moore will be filing emergency legislation to address the Massachusetts firearm licensing crisis in the next few days…
Westmoreland County, VA Makes Bizarre Demand On CHP Applicants
Turns out that Westmoreland County has had a bizarre requirement for permit holders, that goes all the way back to at least 1995…
NRA & CRPA File Lawsuit Against Orange County Sheriff in US District Court
Orange County citizens should be able to exercise their fundamental right to bear arms, but are precluded from doing so because they do not have what Sheriff Hutchens uniquely considers “good cause.”
Communications from the Concealed Licensing Division – Maryland State Police
As the Woollard case awaits action by the 4th Circuit Court, a number of questions persist regarding the status of carry permit laws and carry permit applications already submitted.
LI 2A Rights Org Files Petitions Against Police Over Pistol License Delays
Members of Long Island Firearms filed petitions against the Police Commissioner of Nassau County to ensure our Second Amendment rights are not infringed.
NC Anti-Gun Media Has Put Law-Abiding Gun Owners at Risk
WRAL television station recently published a “news” article about the number of Right-to-Carry permit holders in various counties of North Carolina.
North Carolina’s WRAL-TV Publishes Identifying Info of Concealed Carry Holders
A section entitled “Find concealed carry permit-holders in your area” contained a database of permit-holders searchable by address, revealing to criminals the homes from which firearms may be stolen.
New Hampshire Permitless Carry Legislation Needs Your Immediate Help
Introduced by state Representative J.R. Hoell, this Right-to-Carry legislation would repeal the existing law that requires a person to have a concealed firearm license in order to carry concealed.
Washington State to Revoke Reciprocal Gun Rights Due to Anti-Military Policy
Because Florida now allows Military Members and Honorably Discharged Veterans under 21 to apply for a Concealed Carry License, the State of Washington is poised to revoke reciprocal recognition.
VA Concealed Handgun Permit Privacy Bill Killed
It would have passed, but neither Senator Norment nor Senator Edwards supported protecting your privacy, and both of them should have done so.
Half-Cocked: Concealed Carry Permit Machines?
Concealed Carry Permit Machines?