How Constitutional Carry Has About Run Its Course

Published on March 5, 2024
Duration: 6:31

This video discusses the current state and future trajectory of constitutional (permitless) carry in the United States. It highlights Louisiana as the 28th state to adopt such legislation and analyzes the limited remaining political landscape for further expansion, suggesting a potential ceiling of around 30 states. The analysis also touches upon the unlikelihood of state supreme courts striking down existing permit regimes post-Bruen.

Quick Summary

Constitutional carry, or permitless carry, allows lawful firearm possession without a permit. Louisiana's SB1 made it the 28th state, but expansion is limited by political shifts, with a projected maximum of around 30 states. State courts are unlikely to eliminate licensing post-Bruen.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Road Trip to Idaho
  2. 00:19Dry Falls, Washington Location
  3. 00:32Reflections on Constitutional Carry
  4. 01:13Mantis X10 Elite Training System Demo
  5. 02:23Louisiana Passes Constitutional Carry
  6. 02:47Definition of Constitutional Carry
  7. 03:04Unlikely States for Constitutional Carry
  8. 03:31South Carolina's Legislative Hurdles
  9. 03:41North Carolina Political Landscape
  10. 04:07Mathematical Limit of Constitutional Carry States
  11. 04:28Bruen Decision and Carry Licensing
  12. 05:09Political Shifts and Gun Control Stance
  13. 05:40Conclusion: The Future of Carry Rights
  14. 05:55Contacting Washington Gun Law
  15. 06:06Responsibility of Gun Ownership

Frequently Asked Questions

What is constitutional carry and how many states have it?

Constitutional carry, also known as permitless carry, allows individuals legally allowed to possess a firearm to carry it without a permit. As of the video's recording, Louisiana's SB1 made it the 28th state to adopt this measure, with a projected maximum of around 30 states.

Why is the expansion of constitutional carry slowing down?

The expansion of constitutional carry is slowing due to political shifts, particularly within the Democratic party, which has largely adopted a stance favoring civilian disarmament. This makes bipartisan support for expanded carry rights increasingly difficult to achieve.

Could state supreme courts eliminate carry licensing requirements?

It's considered unlikely. The Supreme Court's ruling in NYSRPA v. Bruen spoke favorably of 'shall permit' regimes, suggesting that state courts are less likely to strike down existing carry licensing systems.

Which states are unlikely to adopt constitutional carry soon?

Deeply blue states such as Washington, Oregon, and California are considered highly unlikely to adopt constitutional carry. Their current political climate and existing gun control measures make such legislation improbable.

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