Texas AG Paxton Leads Multistate Push for National Concealed Carry Reciprocity

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is actively advocating for the passage of the "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" (H.R. 38), which would allow individuals with concealed carry permits to retain their rights when traveling across state lines. Paxton, alongside attorneys general from Oklahoma, West Virginia, and 22 other states, emphasizes that this legislation would protect Americans' Second Amendment rights by creating a nationwide standard for concealed carry reciprocity. The coalition argues that current state-specific laws pose legal risks to traveling gun owners, who may face arrest or prosecution for actions legal in their home states. Supporters claim the bill would enhance public safety by enabling law-abiding citizens to protect themselves in situations where law enforcement is not immediately available. The bill is currently under consideration in the House Judiciary Committee. Additionally, Gun Owners of America has endorsed Paxton for U.S. Senate, praising his strong defense of Second Amendment rights through legal challenges against federal gun control measures.