Right-to-carry laws permit individuals who meet certain “minimally restrictive” criteria (such as completion of a background check and gun safety course) to carry concealed firearms in most public places.[121] Concealed carry holders must also meet the minimum federal requirements for gun ownership as detailed above.
* Each state has its own laws regarding right-to-carry and generally falls into one of two main categories:
“shall-issue” states, where concealed carry permits are issued to all qualified applicants “may-issue” states, where applicants must often present a reason for carrying a firearm to an issuing authority, who then decides based on his or her discretion whether the applicant will receive a permit
* May-issue states
* Each state has its own laws regarding right-to-carry and generally falls into one of two main categories:
“shall-issue” states, where concealed carry permits are issued to all qualified applicants “may-issue” states, where applicants must often present a reason for carrying a firearm to an issuing authority, who then decides based on his or her discretion whether the applicant will receive a permit
* May-issue states