H.R. 38 — Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

This section establishes a federal right of reciprocity for carrying concealed handguns (i.e., other than machine guns or destructive devices, including magazines and ammunition) across all states by inserting new section 926D in 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44. It applies to individuals not prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms who carry a valid photo identification document and either a valid concealed carry license or permit issued by any state or entitlement to carry concealed in their state of residence, provided the destination state either issues such licenses or permits or does not prohibit concealed carry by its residents for lawful purposes. The right is subject to state and local restrictions on private property and government property; exempts carriers from the Gun-Free School Zones Act (18 U.S.C. 922(q)); and authorizes concealed carry on specified federal public lands (i.e., National Park System units, National Wildlife Refuge System units, Bureau of Land Management public lands, and lands managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, or Forest Service). It further provides that presentation of qualifying documents is prima facie evidence of compliance (shifting the burden to prosecutors), authorizes courts to award prevailing defendants reasonable attorney's fees, and creates a civil cause of action (with attorney's fees for prevailing plaintiffs) against state or local officials who deprive individuals of this right. The section takes effect 90 days after enactment and includes a severability clause.