Pennsylvania Gun Owners Push Constitutional Carry and Preemption Bills in Harrisburg

Summary

Pennsylvania lawmakers are currently considering two significant Second Amendment bills: SB 357, a Constitutional Carry bill, and SB 822, which aims to strengthen statewide firearm preemption enforcement. SB 357, sponsored by Sen. Cris Dush, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 6, 2026, by a 9-5 vote and would allow permitless open or concealed carry for non-prohibited individuals, making Pennsylvania the 30th Constitutional Carry state and removing special carry restrictions in Philadelphia.