Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8332

Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act

Special Operations Forces: Concealed Carry Rights

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to three different committees in the House of Representatives for review. No further actions or votes have been scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill supports veterans, gun rights legislation is highly partisan and often faces significant opposition in the Senate.

Key Points

This bill would allow current and former members of elite military units, like Navy SEALs and Army Green Berets, to carry concealed firearms in any state. It treats these veterans similarly to retired police officers who already have nationwide carry privileges.
To qualify, a person must have served in a specific special operations role, such as an Army Ranger, Marine Scout Sniper, or Air Force Pararescueman. They must also have reached a certain rank and received an honorable discharge from the military.
Unlike retired police officers, these veterans would not have to go through a yearly firearms test to keep their carry rights. Their qualification would be permanent as long as they are legally allowed to own a gun and maintain their honorable status.
The Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs would be required to create a special ID card for these veterans within six months. Until those cards are ready, official military discharge papers would serve as proof of their right to carry.
The bill aims to recognize the high level of firearms training these individuals received during their service. It would allow them to carry for personal protection across the country without worrying about different state laws.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Apr 16, 2026House

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.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 16, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act

Bill NumberHR 8332

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.