The Current State of the 2025 Concealed Carry Map
This blog post is accurate and up to date as of the date of publication – Feb. 6, 2025. Ever since the landmark Supreme Court ruling on New York Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen in 2022 that broadly expanded Americans’ Second Amendment rights, it seems like the laws surrounding firearms and concealed carry are […]
New Colorado Ghost Gun Ban Challenged in Lawsuit
The new Colorado ghost gun ban, which went into effect on New Year’s Day, is already facing legal challenges. This law makes assembling untraceable guns using kits or 3-D printers illegal in the state. However, within hours of its implementation, two gun rights groups initiated a lawsuit against the state, arguing that the Colorado ghost […]
Protect Illinois Communities Act: What’s New in January 2024
In a significant move to regulate firearms in the state of Illinois, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Protect Illinois Communities Act (Public Act 102-1116) into law a year ago on January 10, 2023. This Act introduces new regulations regarding the sale and distribution of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and switches in the state of […]
A Guide to Permitless Carry Laws in the Constitutional Carry State
In the evolving landscape of firearms laws in the United States, the term “constitutional carry state” has become increasingly prevalent. As a community-centered organization dedicated to promoting safe and responsible gun ownership, we at Concealed Coalition believe it’s crucial to understand what this term means, especially as it impacts your rights and responsibilities as a […]
The WV Campus Carry Bill: What to Know
Summary of the WV Campus Carry Bill – What is it? On March 1st, 2023, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, a Republican, signed into law Senate Bill 10, the “Campus Self-Defense Act,” allowing law-abiding gun owners to carry concealed firearms on college and university campuses in West Virginia. This act takes effect July 1, 2024, […]
Myths Busted: The Supreme Court and Its Justices
“EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW” Those are the words carved above the entrance to the United States Supreme Court Building. As the name suggests, the Supreme Court is the highest court in the country. But what does the Supreme Court really do? We’re here to give you the rundown, as well as bust some myths […]
Inside the Supreme Court’s Bruen Decision: Two Weeks Out
It’s been two weeks since the June 23rd Supreme Court ruling on New York Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen came out. This is the court’s first major ruling on firearms in over a decade, and we’re going to break down what the ruling means and what has happened since it came out. The Decision […]
Carrying Concealed Weapons in Florida
All 50 U.S. states have laws that allow a person to carry concealed firearms or weapons for lawful purposes such as self-defense. 33 U.S. states require a permit or license to carry concealed firearms or weapons. Seventeen states do not require a permit to carry a concealed handgun. Of the 33 states that require weapons […]
Carrying Concealed Weapons in Alabama
All 50 U.S. states have laws that allow a person to carry concealed firearms or weapons for lawful purposes such as personal protection. Thirty-three U.S. states require a permit or license to carry concealed firearms or weapons. Seventeen states do not require a license to carry a concealed handgun. Of the 33 states that require […]
