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Stay Legally Informed With Concealed Nation’s Interactive Concealed Carry Maps

While a majority of states allow for concealed carry reciprocity—the agreement between two or more states to recognize each other’s concealed carry permits—several states do not, including California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.

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It is deplorable that the USA consists of a state-by-state complex patchwork of concealed carry legislation, of which unsuspecting, responsible, law-abiding armed self-defenders can easily be ignorant and in danger of unwittingly and innocently violating. Staying informed about concealed carry laws is more important than ever.

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Concealed Nation has created a suite of regularly updated free, mobile-friendly, and comprehensive Interactive Concealed Carry Maps, providing fast, accurate, and state-by-state breakdowns of the most important firearm laws in the country.

Armed Congregants & Considerations for Synagogue Security

Weapons At Worship (PDF) is the 45-page white paper published by Secure Community Network (SCN) to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the risks associated with armed congregant programs and to illuminate the numerous factors at play for communities considering this option.

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SCN’s mission is to ensure the safety, security, and resiliency of the Jewish community in North America.

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The white paper is the result of SCN convening a panel of law enforcement and security professionals to assist organizations in making informed decisions about permitting congregants to carry firearms as part of the security strategy. While its focus is on Jewish institutions, its principles can be broadly applied to help communities create safer, more secure environments.

Always Carry. Always Alert.

Responsibly and lawfully concealed carrying a firearm all the time, every day, for enhanced protection provides the ability to effectively and instantly defend against deadly threats.

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The crucial matter, whether in personal self-defense or as a volunteer on a church security team, is to be constantly training and constantly ready. Just as the Israelites were in the Bible’s Old Testament, armed and ever watchful for enemy attacks while they rebuilt Jerusalem’s city walls: