Constitutional-Carry Archives

The New York Police Department’s Emergency Rule Now Allows Non-Residents To Apply For Concealed Carry Permits (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

August 13, 2024 by Jerry McGlothlin

The spokesman for the Gun Owners of America explains why this is a huge victory, though he’s not sure how New York officials will retaliate. Earlier this year, the Gun Owners of America, alongside Newsmax TV host Carl Higbie), filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of New York, believing the state’s blanket ban on out-of-state residents attempting to obtain a concealed carry permit was unfair. As a result, the New York Police Department (NYPD) have responded … Read more

This Week Could Be Huge For North Carolina – and America – With the Passing of a Constitutional Carry Rule (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

May 1, 2023 by Jerry McGlothlin

Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains why this week is a big one for those that believe in Concealed-Carry (or Constitutional-Carry). This year has already seen a number of states support Constitutional-Carry – or Concealed Carry, as some call it – after seeing just how effective it’s been against “active shooters.” Now another state could join this group as of this week, making it the 28th state in the United States to do so. … Read more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Concealed-Carry, Marking a Huge Move Forward in Protection (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

April 5, 2023 by Jerry McGlothlin

Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford ponders why other states aren’t following in a similar direction. As several states continue to fight over restrictive gun laws, one particular state has made it perfectly clear which direction it wishes to go. Per this report from NBC News, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law that allows residents to carry a concealed loaded weapon without the need of a permit. Surprisingly, DeSantis did so without … Read more

25 States Have Now Legislated Constitutional-Carry (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

January 4, 2023 by Jerry McGlothlin

Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains why Alabama’s latest law is a triumph. As 2023 began, so too did a new precedent for states allowing Constitutional-Carry, enabling private citizens to conceal-carry firearms without a license. Business Insider revealed that Alabama has become the latest state to allow citizens to carry handguns without permits, making it the 25th state to do so. Many states have passed this law in an effort to thwart “active shooter” events, which … Read more