Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 65

119th Congress

Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Cornyn

R - TX

Cosponsors

47

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill allows people with concealed carry permits to carry handguns in other states that allow concealed carry for residents. Qualified individuals must be legally able to possess firearms, carry valid photo ID, and have a valid permit or be eligible to carry in their home state.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill allows people with concealed carry permits to carry handguns in other states that allow concealed carry for residents. Qualified individuals must be legally able to possess firearms, carry valid photo ID, and have a valid permit or be eligible to carry in their home state.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 This bill allows a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms.A qualified individual must (1) be eligible to possess, transport, or receive a firearm under federal law; (2) carry a valid photo identification document; and (3) carry a valid state-issued concealed carry permit, or be eligible to carry a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates concealed carry reciprocity between states
Requires valid state-issued concealed carry permit
Must be eligible to possess firearms under federal law
Requires valid photo identification
Applies in states allowing residents to carry concealed

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Concealed carry permit holders could travel across state lines without worrying about varying state gun laws. States with stricter permit requirements have opposed such legislation while gun rights advocates support it.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Civil actions and liability

Firearms and explosives

Forests, forestry, trees

Intergovernmental relations

Judicial procedure and administration

Land use and conservation

Legal fees and court costs

Parks, recreation areas, trails

State and local government operations

Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

65, 119th Congress (2025). "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-65