Constitutional Carry of Guns Should Permitless, “Constitutional Carry” of Guns Be Legal? Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Constitutional-Carry-of-Guns Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Constitutional-Carry-of-Guns Written by The Editors of ProCon ProCon's editors write and verify new content and update existing content. ProCon presents the pro and con arguments to debatable issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, freely accessible way. The Editors of ProCon Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 21, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents The phrase “constitutional carry” refers to the Second Amendment’s “right to bear arms.” It means a resident does not have to obtain a state permit to carry a concealed weapon in that state. Constitutional carry laws “allow individuals to carry loaded, concealed handguns in public without first undergoing a background check, obtaining a license, or receiving any firearm training,” according to the Center for American Progress. Concealed carry means the firearm must be out of sight: for example, in a holster under a jacket or in a handbag. Some pro-gun organizations differentiate constitutional carry from “permitless carry,” with the latter ...(100 of 2782 words)

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