Concealed Carry: May-Issue vs Shall-Issue

States that issue concealed carry weapon (CCW) permits fall into 2 main categories: May-Issue and Shall-Issue. May-Issue states have an application process and background check, but may choose whether or not to issue a permit to a qualified applicant. Shall-Issue states also have an application and background check, but will issue permits to all qualifiers. Other states may either have Constitutional Carry (no restrictions on carry) or No-Issue (no CCWs issued at all).

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