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Permitless Gun Carrying Becomes Legal In 3 States

The permitless carry, otherwise known as "constitutional carry," will begin July 1 in Iowa, Tennessee and Wyoming.

Permitless Gun Carrying Becomes Legal In 3 States
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Thursday marks a new era for gun owners in a handful of states. 

Beginning July 1, permitless carry in Iowa, Tennessee and Wyoming will be legal. Gun owners in those states don't need a license or permit to carry in the open, or concealed. 

They join a list of 17 other states which already have permitless carry also referred to by some as "constitutional carry."