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The phrase “constitutional carry” refers to the Second Amendment’s “right to bear arms.” It means a resident does not have to obtain a state permit to carry a concealed weapon in that state. Constitutional carry laws “allow individuals to carry loaded, concealed handguns in public without first…
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