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By the People, for the People
Wyoming Concealed Carriers Seek Nationwide Permit Reciprocity
Trump says he will sign a nationwide reciprocity bill if passed by Congress.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:14pm
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Proposed nationwide concealed carry reciprocity aims to provide legal clarity for gun owners when traveling across state lines.Sheridan TodayWyomingites with Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) permits face uncertainty when traveling to other states, as their permits are not always recognized. Bipartisan bills in Congress aim to establish nationwide reciprocity, allowing CCW holders to legally carry across state lines. While the bills have stalled, President Trump has indicated he will sign such legislation if it reaches his desk.
Why it matters
The lack of nationwide reciprocity for CCW permits creates legal complications for gun owners when traveling, potentially turning law-abiding citizens into outlaws simply by crossing state borders. Establishing reciprocity is seen by supporters as a matter of protecting Second Amendment rights.
The details
Currently, some states like Colorado have reciprocity agreements with Wyoming, recognizing each other's CCW permits. But other states, such as Illinois and California, do not. Bipartisan bills in the House (H.R. 38) and Senate (S.65) would mandate reciprocity nationwide, allowing CCW holders to legally carry in all 50 states. While the bills have languished, President Trump has stated he will sign such legislation if it reaches his desk.
- The House and Senate bills were introduced in 2025 but have not yet passed.
- President Trump has indicated he will sign a nationwide reciprocity bill if it reaches his desk.
The players
Harry Pollak
A Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) permit holder from Sheridan, Wyoming who researches firearm laws when traveling to other states to ensure compliance.
Mark Jones
A national director for Gun Owners of America who hopes Republicans will push the nationwide reciprocity bills forward, seeing it as a positive issue for the midterm elections.
Frank Bilek
A Wyoming CCW permit holder who views nationwide reciprocity as a matter of recognizing citizens' Second Amendment rights.
What they’re saying
“I go online. The laws in the other states change so frequently.”
— Harry Pollak, CCW Permit Holder
“I'm hopeful that it's something that will get moving this summer, if they (Republicans) think it's going to something that's positive in the mid-term elections. I hope they don't stonewall it because they think it's something that's going to be a negative in the elections.”
— Mark Jones, National Director, Gun Owners of America
“It seems that for at least 60 years, there are never-ending attempts to minimize and attempt to destroy the Second Amendment to our US Constitution.”
— Frank Bilek, CCW Permit Holder
What’s next
If the nationwide reciprocity bills pass Congress, President Trump has indicated he will sign the legislation into law.
The takeaway
The lack of nationwide reciprocity for concealed carry permits creates legal uncertainty for gun owners when traveling, raising concerns about protecting Second Amendment rights. Establishing reciprocity across all 50 states is seen as a way to provide clarity and consistency for law-abiding citizens.
