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    What is permitless carry?

    7.16.2020

      Permitless carry is a dangerous policy that allows civilians to carry concealed, loaded guns in public without a permit. Removing the permit requirement eliminates a state’s ability to ensure that core public safety standards are preserved when people carry concealed guns in public places, including requiring a person to pass a background check and complete safety training.

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      Every day, more than 120 people in the United States are killed with guns, twice as many are shot and wounded and countless others are impacted by acts of gun violence.

      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. WONDER Online Database, Underlying Cause of Death. A yearly average was developed using four years of the most recent available data: 2018 to 2021.

      Last updated: 2.13.2023