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With Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signing HB 102 into law on Thursday, February 18th, 2021, 2021, Montana now allows to open carry, carry concealed without a permit, or carry concealed with a CWP, in a bank, a restaurant with a liquor license, or a bar. Thirty-four states now also allow people to carry concealed in bars.

COLUMBUS — A bill to allow concealed carry permit holders to take their guns into Ohio bars and restaurants serving alcohol could be on its way to Gov. John Kasich next week after the House on Wednesday gave its approval, 56-40. House Bill 45, like Senate Bill 17 — separate but similar legislation approved last month by the Senate — would prohibit concealed carry permit holders from drinking while in the bars or restaurants. House Speaker William Batchelder, R-Medina, said he expects Gov. John Kasich to sign a final bill. Rob Nichols, Kasich’s spokesman, said the governor supports the U.S....

NASHVILLE - Without debate, the House voted 61-30 Friday night to override Gov. Phil Bredesen's veto of a bill that allows people with handgun carry permits to take their weapons into businesses selling alcoholic beverages. It marks the second time the governor's veto of a so-called "guns in bars" law has been overridden. Last year's override allowed the law to become effective, but it was then voided by a Nashville judge. This year's version of bill SB3012 was drafted with the judge's ruling in mind and intended to overcome the judicial objections. The Senate voted to override the veto last...