H.R. 8332In committeeCrime & justice
Special ops veterans would gain nationwide concealed carry rights
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 8332 would let qualifying current and former special operations military members carry a concealed firearm in any U.S. state.60-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill would give certain current and former military special operations personnel the right to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the country. This right would be permanent as long as the person has an honorable discharge, legally qualifies to own a firearm, and carries valid proof of their service. The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs would create an ID card to confirm eligibility, and the Attorney General would guide law enforcement on how to recognize it.
Who does it affect?
To qualify, a person must have served in an elite unit such as Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Marine Corps Recon or Scout Snipers, or Air Force special operations roles, and held a rank from E-5 through the highest officer grades. Unlike retired law enforcement officers who have a similar federal right, qualifying special operators would not need to pass an annual firearms recertification test.
Why does it matter?
If passed, special operations personnel would gain a nationwide concealed carry right that currently does not exist for them under federal law. The authority would end automatically if a person loses their honorable discharge status or becomes ineligible to own a firearm under federal law.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
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- GOP Rep Pushes National Concealed Carry for Special Forces Members
breitbart.comApr 19, 2026Leans right
- GOP Veteran Harrigan to Deliver Concealed-Carry Rights to Special Forces
dailysignal.comApr 17, 2026Leans right
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Official title
Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act
- Introduced:
- April 16, 2026
- Latest action:
- April 16, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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