GOP senators push to let service members renew concealed carry permits by mail

Two Republican senators introduced legislation to allow active-duty military service members to renew their concealed carry licenses by mail.

Missouri Sens. Josh Hawley and Jason Smith said last week that the U.S. Military Right to Carry Act will ease the burden of soldiers to renew their firearm licenses while stationed outside of the state where they permanently live. The law would require states to treat members of the military the same as state residents when it comes to issuing concealed carry permits.