POLISCOPE
Back to feed
Part offirearms →
HR38FEDERAL
High Impact

Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

October 3, 2025

firearmsconstitutional lawinterstate commercepublic safetyfederalism

Track this bill to get notified when it advances a stage. One tap to stop, anytime.

Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.Oct 3, 2025
Lead sponsor
Richard Hudson

Version history & redline

2 versions on file
Comparing Introduced in House → Reported in House
[Generated by AI - not the official text]
No Material Changes to Legislative Intent
Union Calendar
removed addedOfficial text
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 38 removed: Introduced added: Reported in House removed: (IH)] added: (RH)] <DOC> added: Union Calendar No. 289 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 38 added: [Report No. 119-337] To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may […] Haridopolos, Mr. Moore of North Carolina, and Mr. Carter of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary added: October 3, 2025 Additional sponsors: Mr. Lucas, Mr. Obernolte, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hill of Arkansas, Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Ms. De La Cruz, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Mr. Harris of Maryland, Mr. Golden of Maine, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Evans of Colorado, Mr. Tiffany, Ms. Lee of Florida, Mr. Burchett, Mr. Fallon, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Loudermilk, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. Messmer, Mr. Moore of West Virginia, Mr. Burlison, Mr. Knott, Mr. Onder, Mr. Westerman, Mr. Bentz, Mr. Walberg, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Downing, Mr. Harris of North Carolina, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Van Orden, Mr. DesJarlais, Mr. Steube, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Miller of Ohio, Mr. Stutzman, Mr. Flood, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Fong, Mr. Steil, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Baumgartner, Mr. Valadao, Mr. Barr, Mr. Baird, Mr. Smucker, Mr. Kennedy of Utah, Mr. Mills, Mr. Wied, Mr. Hurd of Colorado, Mr. Barrett, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, Ms. Stefanik, Ms. Greene of Georgia, Mr. Jack, Mr. Donalds, Ms. Fedorchak, Mr. Fine, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Carey, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mr. James, and Mr. Patronis October 3, 2025 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] [For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 3, 2025] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry […] of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity removed: Act''. added: Act of 2025''. SEC. 2. RECIPROCITY FOR THE CARRYING OF CERTAIN CONCEALED FIREARMS. (a) In General.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting […] affected thereby. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. removed: <all>added: Union Calendar No. 289 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 38 [Report No. 119-337] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State. _______________________________________________________________________ October 3, 2025 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
Redline computed from the official version text (record lane).View this version →

The Frame

What this does

This legislation would override state-specific concealed carry laws, potentially changing the legal requirements for carrying firearms for millions of travelers and residents across the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Concealed carry permit holders

These individuals gain the legal authority to carry concealed handguns in states other than their state of residence, subject to specific federal conditions.

State and local law enforcement

These agencies must adjust their enforcement of local firearm possession laws to account for the federal reciprocity requirements and the limitations on arrest authority.

Private property owners

These entities retain the legal right to prohibit or restrict the possession of concealed firearms on their property regardless of the federal reciprocity provisions.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 3, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill allows individuals with a valid concealed carry permit from their home state to carry a concealed handgun in any other state that allows its own residents to carry concealed firearms. It also permits concealed carry on most federal public lands and provides legal protections for permit holders against state-level arrest or prosecution for carrying in accordance with these federal rules.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill allow me to carry a gun in a state that bans concealed carry entirely?
No. The bill only grants in states that already have a process for their own residents to carry concealed firearms or do not prohibit it.
Can private businesses still ban me from carrying a gun on their property?
Yes. The bill explicitly states that it does not supersede or limit the laws of any state that permit private persons or entities to restrict the possession of concealed firearms on their property.
What happens if I am arrested in another state while carrying under this law?
The bill provides that you cannot be arrested or detained unless there is probable cause that you are not in compliance with the federal requirements. If you are prosecuted, the burden of proof is on the state to show you were not in compliance, and you are entitled to attorney's fees if you win.

Why It Matters

This legislation would override state-specific concealed carry laws, potentially changing the legal requirements for carrying firearms for millions of travelers and residents across the United States.

News Coverage

No news coverage found yet. Articles are indexed twice daily.

Sponsors

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift100% confidence

Federal Preemption of State Firearm Laws

The bill shifts authority from state legislatures to the federal government regarding the recognition of concealed carry permits, effectively creating a national standard for interstate carry.

H.R. 38

Connected Entities

organizationForest Service“Agency managing land where concealed carry would be permitted”Map →
bill_numberConstitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025“The primary subject of the document.”Map →
locationBureau of Land Management“Public land where concealed carry would be permitted”Map →
otherUnion Calendar“The current legislative status of the bill.”Map →
organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“House committee that reviewed the bill”Map →
locationNational Park System“Public land where concealed carry would be permitted”Map →

Analysis Score

0–100
  • Significance90
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy95
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment20
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz75
    Current news / social attention level

Publisher tools

Share or embed this record

POLISCOPE publisher tools

Share or embed this record