To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish nationwide concealed carry reciprocity for certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]
Introduced
Summary
Extends federal concealed-carry reciprocity to qualified active-duty military.
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- Active-duty service members who completed a military firearms qualification within the past 12 months could carry concealed across state lines under the federal framework if they present a Department of Defense Common Access Card and documentary proof of their qualification.
- The existing federal recognition for qualified law enforcement officers is retained. The bill reorganizes identification language so the rules for officers and military are defined consistently.
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Concealed carry for active-duty military
This bill would let some active-duty military members carry a concealed firearm across state lines under federal reciprocity. To qualify, you would need to be on active duty and have completed a military firearms qualification within the past 12 months. You would also need to carry a valid Department of Defense Common Access Card (or successor ID) and documentary proof of the firearms qualification. The change would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]
FL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
LA • R
Sponsored 5/19/2026
Roll Call Votes
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