Fairfax, Va. - The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action is pleased to announce the Ohio legislature passed NRA-backed constitutional carry legislation on Wednesday and the bill is en route to the governor’s desk for signature.

[Charlie T Waite]

Today, the Senate voted 23-6 to pass House Bill 272, constitutional carry. It will now go back to the House for concurrence before it heads to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk.

Constitutional carry strengthens Alabamians’ right to self-defense by allowing any law-abiding adult who is at least 21-years-old and legally eligible to obtain a carry permit, to carry a handgun without first having to obtain government permission. This ensures that citizens have their right to self-defense without red tape, delays, or fees. It does not change who is eligible to obtain a carry permit. It also does not affect previously issued permits, and allows citizens who still wish to obtain a permit in order to carry in other states recognizing Alabama’s permits, to do so.

[Blackwater 53393]

Are we talking about Ohio or Alabama??