Veterans Could Get New Nationwide Benefit Under Bill
Summary
A new bill in Congress aims to allow certain military veterans and active-duty members to carry concealed guns anywhere in the United States. The law would give these service members a right similar to what retired police officers already have, overriding different state gun rules.Key Facts
- The bill is called the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act.
- It applies to eligible veterans and active-duty military personnel.
- The bill would let them carry concealed firearms nationwide, ignoring state-by-state differences.
- Supporters say military training makes these individuals highly qualified to carry guns safely.
- Representative Pat Harrigan of North Carolina introduced the bill.
- The bill does not create new rights, but extends existing ones used by retired police officers.
- Some gun control groups worry it could reduce state control over gun laws and affect public safety.
- The bill must pass committees and votes in Congress before reaching President Donald Trump’s desk.
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