To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish nationwide concealed carry reciprocity for certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
This bill would expand federal law to allow active-duty members of the Armed Forces to carry concealed firearms nationwide, similar to existing protections for qualified law enforcement officers. Currently, federal law permits certain retired and off-duty police officers to carry concealed weapons across state lines, but active-duty military members are not included in this reciprocity. The legislation would amend federal law to allow active-duty service members who have completed a military firearms qualification within the past 12 months to carry concealed firearms in all states, regardless of local or state gun laws. Military personnel would need to present a valid Department of Defense common access card and proof of current firearms qualification as identification. The bill does not specify any funding requirements or implementation timeline beyond the 12-month firearms qualification renewal period.
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