Unpacking the 2025 Concealed Carry Expansion and Its Initial Impacts The 2025 Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, supported by the administration, enabled non-residents with valid permits to carry in D.C., aligning with broader Second Amendment advocacy. This "shall-issue" shift processed over 16,000 new permits, proponents argue, to deter crime through armed self-defense. However, reports indicate an 85% rise in accidental discharges and elevated homicide rates, raising questions ab