Sheehy seeks to extend nationwide concealed carry privileges to some veterans

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 410

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Under new legislation proposed by Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy, veteran “qualified special operators” would be given the ability to conceal-carry firearms across state lines without a specific permit in the state, a privilege available to retired law enforcement officers since 2004.

A press release from Sheehy’s office says it would build on that framework by extending carry privileges to a “narrowly defined group” of military veterans.

“Our Special Operations Forces spend their careers protecting the …

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