# 119-s-5208: Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act

119-s-5208, Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT); status introduced (as of 2026-08-15).

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- As of: 2026-08-15
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5208
- Congress: 119
- Title: Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-03
- Sponsor: Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-15

## Summary

**Expanded concealed-carry authority for qualified special operators.** This bill would let certain former U.S. special operations members carry concealed firearms like qualified retired law enforcement officers, but only if they meet specific training and identification requirements. - Qualified special operators would have to, at their own expense, meet their state’s active-duty firearm qualification standards that are no more than one year old and complete an Attorney General certified Concealed Carry Use of Force in Society training course before carrying. - Carry authority would end immediately if an individual loses an honorable discharge, ceases to be a qualified special operator, is intoxicated while carrying, becomes federally ineligible to possess firearms, or fails to keep required training current. - They must carry proof of identity and qualification. Acceptable proof includes a Department of Defense or Department of Veterans Affairs photo ID showing operator status or a government photo ID plus official service documentation, and law enforcement may request it.

## Provisions PRIA read

- No new private right to sue: cost, low. If enacted, the bill would say that nothing in the Act creates a private right to sue over its rules. You could only use remedies that already existed under section 926C or other law as in effect the day before enactment. This limitation would take effect upon enactment.
- Concealed carry for special operators: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would let qualified special operators carry a concealed firearm under federal law. You would need to be a former service member who attended special-operations assessment and held a special warfare or special operations MOS or skill designator. You would have to meet your State…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025
- 119-s-306: Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-5208 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5208)

## Related
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1462)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2142)
- [119-s-306: Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-306)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5208 (as of 2026-08-15).