
In 2026, 29 states have permitless concealed carry freedoms. Concealed carry legislation has no consistent impact on crime in the U.S…. Of the 12 states that passed permitless carry laws between 2019 and 2022, 11 had lower crime rates in 2024 than they did in 2019. [More]
In terms of prevention, we don’t know what wasn’t reported. In terms of no increase in violent crime, so much for “DODGE CITY! BLOOD IN THE STREETS OVER FENDER BENDERS!!!” hysteria.