In a powerful statement over the weekend, President-Elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the Second Amendment by announcing his push for national concealed carry reciprocity.
This proposal would mean that concealed carry permits issued in any one state would be recognized in all 50 states, allowing gun owners to travel without worrying about crossing state lines with their legally owned firearms.
“My administration will protect the right of self-defense wherever it is under siege. I will sign concealed carry reciprocity — your Second Amendment does not end at the state line,” Trump stated.
His son, Donald Trump Jr., expressed enthusiasm about the announcement on social media, declaring, “Boom! My father just announced concealed carry reciprocity. The Second Amendment will stay and remain protected.”
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Trump has been consistent in his stance on reciprocity. Since his first campaign in 2015, he has argued that if a driver’s license is valid nationwide, a concealed carry permit — which he emphasizes as a protected right, not a privilege — should be as well. In a 2020 interview, he reaffirmed his support, saying he would gladly sign a national reciprocity act if it reached his desk.
This move resonates with many gun owners and Second Amendment advocates who feel that state borders should not impact their rights to self-defense. As Trump prepares to take office, his stance on reciprocity marks another step toward ensuring that gun owners nationwide can exercise their right to carry without unnecessary restrictions.
