In 2023, gun freedom legislation is seeing significant movement at the state level, with several states like South Carolina, Florida, and Nebraska advancing constitutional or permitless carry bills. Conversely, states like California, Illinois, and Oregon have attempted to enact new restrictions, though many are being challenged and halted by judicial rulings, largely influenced by the Supreme Court's Bruin decision. This ruling has empowered legal challenges against restrictive firearm laws nationwide, impacting carry age limits and other regulations. At the federal level, while some judicial decisions support gun rights, agencies like the ATF are also pursuing new regulations, leading to ongoing legal battles.
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed an open-carry bill into law, transforming the state's concealed carry permits into general carry permits. This legislation, which took four years to pass, allows permit holders to choose how they carry. The bill faced some opposition from Democrats concerned about public safety, but proponents argue that such laws historically do not increase violence and can deter criminals. In Missouri, two bills, SB 489 and SB 760, are nearing the end of the legislative session, addressing carry permit training requirements and allowing military members aged 18 and older to carry concealed firearms.
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