Trump Discusses National Right-to-Carry Bill

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump shared that his administration is actively “working on” a national right-to-carry bill. This statement suggests potential White House backing for a measure that would significantly broaden the ability to carry firearms across the United States.

During an event at a Mack Truck plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania, Trump acknowledged Bill Bachenberg, the President of the National Rifle Association (NRA), who was present in the audience. He noted that the NRA has supported him since the beginning because he has “protected the Second Amendment.”

Trump further engaged the crowd, asking if they favored a national right-to-carry law, to which he responded affirmatively, saying, “Yes, we’re working on it.”

The NRA and the White House have been contacted for comments regarding Trump’s remarks.

Republicans Advocate for Expanded Carry Permits

These comments come just a few months after Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) proposed the National Constitutional Carry Act. This act aims to remove conceal carry permit requirements nationwide for those eligible.

Lee stated that the founders intended for citizens to keep and bear arms without needing permission from local officials, who might be unsympathetic. His comments came in a statement to Fox News Digital in March.

He also emphasized that many states already allow carrying without a permit, suggesting that it’s time to extend this right to all law-abiding Americans. The proposed act seeks to simplify permitless carry on a national level to enhance both security and civil liberties.

As of now, there are 29 states that permit some form of carry, enabling residents to carry concealed firearms without permits.

Details of the Proposed Legislation

Lee’s bill would let eligible citizens carry concealed weapons across the country without needing a permit. Additionally, it would prevent state and local authorities from imposing any licensing requirements, fees, or penalties for lawful public carry while maintaining restrictions in defined safe areas and private properties.

Importantly, the legislation would ensure that individuals barred from possessing firearms under federal law would still be unable to carry them.

This proposal had initially been introduced in the House by Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in 2024 but did not pass.