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| − | '''[[Constitution]]al carry''' is a | + | '''[[Constitution]]al carry''' is a term used by [[gun rights]] advocates to describe jurisdictions where no license is required for either [[Concealed carry]] and [[Open carry]] of [[weapon]]s including [[firearm]]s, such as [[handgun]]s ([[pistol]]s and [[revolver]]s) and [[long gun]]s ([[rifle]]s and [[shotgun]]s), [[knives]], and any other form of [[hand]]-carried weapons. |
In practice, a "constitutional carry" law would be one that allows either the concealed or the open carry of firearms and prohibits police from stopping someone based merely on the fact the person is carrying a firearm. | In practice, a "constitutional carry" law would be one that allows either the concealed or the open carry of firearms and prohibits police from stopping someone based merely on the fact the person is carrying a firearm. | ||
| − | Constitutional carry means that the carrying on one's person or in/on one's [[vehicle]] of firearms, [[concealed carry|concealed]] or [[Open carry|not]], is generally not restricted by the [[law]]. A constitutional carry [[state]] is a "free state" from a gun law perspective. However, this should not be confused with the use of "free state" by [[libertarian]]s who use that phrase to advocate for political migration to achieve political power. | + | Constitutional carry means that the carrying on one's person or in/on one's [[vehicle]] of firearms, [[concealed carry|concealed]] or [[Open carry|not]], is generally not restricted by the [[law]]. A constitutional carry [[state]] is a "free state" from a gun law perspective (see "[[Second Amendment]] right to keep and bear arms"). However, this should not be confused with the use of "free state" by [[libertarian]]s who use that phrase to advocate for political migration to achieve political power. |
| − | In actual practice, the 2008 ''[[District of Columbia v. Heller]]'' [[United States Supreme Court]] decision undercuts the descriptive power of the phrase "constitutional carry" because the opinion suggests that some [[state]] or [[city]]-[[county]] [[big government|government]] controls may be allowed, at least as to certain types of [[weapon]]s. The decision was limited to the possession of firearms in one's home. | + | The legal term "Constitutional carry" describes the [[Bill of Rights]] legal interpretation that the Second Amendment to the [[United States Constitution]] allows/permits no regulations or restrictions on [[gun ownership]] (eg. "''Shall not be infringed''"). In actual practice, the 2008 ''[[District of Columbia v. Heller]]'' [[United States Supreme Court]] decision undercuts the descriptive power of the phrase "constitutional carry" because the opinion suggests that some [[state]] or [[city]]-[[county]] [[big government|government]] controls may be allowed, at least as to certain types of [[weapon]]s. The decision was limited to the possession of firearms in one's home. |
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| + | ===Idaho constitutional carry=== | ||
| + | [[Alex Barron]], the self-styled "Bard of the [[American Redoubt]]" on his [[Charles Carroll Society]] podcast and blog says, "The [http://www.idahosaa.org/ Idaho Second Amendment Alliance] (ISAA) has pushed the [[Idaho]] State legislation to consider a Constitutional Carry bill. Constitutional or “permitless carry,” says that if you are a legal [[Gun Owners of America|gun owner]] you don’t need permission from the State to exercise your [[unalienable rights|God-given]] [[natural rights|natural right]]. The people of Idaho have tried this for several years without the Idaho House picking up the bill. This year ISAA has suggested that it will put an initiative on the ballot for the people to vote on."<ref>[[Alex Barron|Barron, Alex]], "[https://charlescarrollsociety.com/2015/02/12/idaho-constitutional-carry-bill-advances-rally-is-called-nra-idaho-2a/ Idaho Constitutional Carry bill advances & rally is called]#nra #idaho #2A". Idaho, [[American Redoubt]]: [[Charles Carroll Society]]. Published February 12, 2015. Accessed February 12, 2015.</ref> Suddenly the Idaho legislature approved the Constitutional Carry bill and Governor [[Butch Otter]] signed it in March 2016. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Open-Carry Movement]] | * [[Open-Carry Movement]] | ||
* [[Second Amendment]] | * [[Second Amendment]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [[Alex Barron|Barron, Alex]], "[https://charlescarrollsociety.com/2015/02/12/idaho-constitutional-carry-bill-advances-rally-is-called-nra-idaho-2a/ Idaho Constitutional Carry bill advances & rally is called]#nra #Idaho #2A". [[Idaho]], [[American Redoubt]]: [[Charles Carroll Society]]. Published February 12, 2015. Accessed February 12, 2015. | * [[Alex Barron|Barron, Alex]], "[https://charlescarrollsociety.com/2015/02/12/idaho-constitutional-carry-bill-advances-rally-is-called-nra-idaho-2a/ Idaho Constitutional Carry bill advances & rally is called]#nra #Idaho #2A". [[Idaho]], [[American Redoubt]]: [[Charles Carroll Society]]. Published February 12, 2015. Accessed February 12, 2015. | ||
Revision as of 14:02, July 14, 2017
Constitutional carry is a term used by gun rights advocates to describe jurisdictions where no license is required for either Concealed carry and Open carry of weapons including firearms, such as handguns (pistols and revolvers) and long guns (rifles and shotguns), knives, and any other form of hand-carried weapons.
In practice, a "constitutional carry" law would be one that allows either the concealed or the open carry of firearms and prohibits police from stopping someone based merely on the fact the person is carrying a firearm.
Constitutional carry means that the carrying on one's person or in/on one's vehicle of firearms, concealed or not, is generally not restricted by the law. A constitutional carry state is a "free state" from a gun law perspective (see "Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms"). However, this should not be confused with the use of "free state" by libertarians who use that phrase to advocate for political migration to achieve political power.
The legal term "Constitutional carry" describes the Bill of Rights legal interpretation that the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution allows/permits no regulations or restrictions on gun ownership (eg. "Shall not be infringed"). In actual practice, the 2008 District of Columbia v. Heller United States Supreme Court decision undercuts the descriptive power of the phrase "constitutional carry" because the opinion suggests that some state or city-county government controls may be allowed, at least as to certain types of weapons. The decision was limited to the possession of firearms in one's home.
Contents
Murder rate
According to the FBI, handgun murders decreased in the states that enacted Constitutional Carry laws.[1]
States with Constitutional Carry
As of 2017:[2]
- Vermont:[2] Since the Constitution was first ratified in 1789, Vermont was the only state to permit "Constitutional carry". From 1789 until the 1800s, Constitutional carry was the law of land. During the 20th century, all states except Vermont had legislated gun control bans on concealed carry. In most states, however, there was an exemption for those citizens with a permit. Thanks to Vermont's strictly worded state constitution,[1] liberal "gun grabbers" have not been able to have any restriction added on the method of how one carries a firearm. Thus Vermont was the only free state in the nation from an Second Amendment unalienable rights perspective. For this reason, Constitutional carry is often still referred to as "Vermont carry" among old persons.
Idaho constitutional carry
Alex Barron, the self-styled "Bard of the American Redoubt" on his Charles Carroll Society podcast and blog says, "The Idaho Second Amendment Alliance (ISAA) has pushed the Idaho State legislation to consider a Constitutional Carry bill. Constitutional or “permitless carry,” says that if you are a legal gun owner you don’t need permission from the State to exercise your God-given natural right. The people of Idaho have tried this for several years without the Idaho House picking up the bill. This year ISAA has suggested that it will put an initiative on the ballot for the people to vote on."[10] Suddenly the Idaho legislature approved the Constitutional Carry bill and Governor Butch Otter signed it in March 2016.
See also
External links
- Barron, Alex, "Idaho Constitutional Carry bill advances & rally is called#nra #Idaho #2A". Idaho, American Redoubt: Charles Carroll Society. Published February 12, 2015. Accessed February 12, 2015.
References
- ↑ Hawkins, Awr (June 7, 2017). FBI: Handgun Murders Dropped when These States Abolished Concealed Permit Requirements. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 Hawins, Awr (May 22, 2017). Report: Concealed Carry Witnesses Largest One-Year Surge Ever. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
- ↑ Fischer, Howard. Concealed weapons bill goes to Brewer for signature. Daily News-Sun.
- ↑ Arkansas Act 746 of 2013 Press Release. arkansascarry.com.
- ↑ Arkansas Act 746 of the Regular Session. 89th General Assembly - Arkansas State Legislature.
- ↑ See Opinion No. 2013-047, footnote 7 dated July 8, 2013 at http://arkansasag.gov/opinions/index.php.
- ↑ Wyoming House approves concealed carry bill. Laramie Boomerang.
- ↑ "Wyoming governor signs concealed gun bill", 2 March 2011.
- ↑ http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=69809 Accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Barron, Alex, "Idaho Constitutional Carry bill advances & rally is called#nra #idaho #2A". Idaho, American Redoubt: Charles Carroll Society. Published February 12, 2015. Accessed February 12, 2015.
