IMPORTANT: Call or email your US Senator today about a new CCW bill

[Jer]

I'm a n00b and did a search but I can't believe this isn't being discussed here already. I think this is a GREAT idea and is something that should have been done years ago. Seems every conversation I have with someone regarding CCW permits comes back to this point: If you have a CCW from one state it should be recognized by every other state that allows permits.

The U.S. Senate is now considering the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1390). As a part of the consideration of that legislation, Senators John Thune (R-SD) and David Vitter (R-LA) will offer an amendment on Monday to provide for interstate recognition of Right-to-Carry permits. There is a very high likelihood of a Senate floor vote on this important and timely pro-gun reform on Monday or Tuesday.

While the right to possess firearms for self-defense within the home has long been respected under the law, for most of our nation's history, state and local governments have prohibited ordinary citizens from possessing firearms for self-defense in many settings outside the home. Recently, however, most state legislatures have taken steps to reduce those restrictions. In the last twenty years, the number of states that respect the right to carry has risen from 10 to 40 -- an all-time high.

Here's a link to the official info as well as a link at the bottom to email.

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5061

So, if you currently have your permit, are thinking about getting one or just support the 2nd amendment please forward this to those you know who will also help support.

Thanks!

[Graves]

You do realize that this gives the Fed the ability to regulate concealed carry right? It would be foolish to think of that as a good thing.

[Jer]

You do realize that this gives the Fed the ability to regulate concealed carry right? It would be foolish to think of that as a good thing.

I disagree as do most CCW holders and the NRA. Not sure why the NRA would want to risk losing any gun rights but who am I?

[Batteriesnare]

If you have a CCW from one state it should be recognized by every other state that allows permits.

Doesn't this happen already?

[hurley842002]

Doesn't this happen already?

Only certain states will recognize permits from a given state. I believe 26 other states recognize Colorado Permits (including 2 that don't require permits at all)

[Batteriesnare]

Only certain states will recognize permits from a given state. I believe 26 other states recognize Colorado Permits (including 2 that don't require permits at all)

Ah, my mistake, thanks for the correction!

[DeadElephant]

Link to the actual amendment

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/amen...111&amdt=s1618

(S. 1390 National Defense Authorization Act) S.Amdt. 1618: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow...To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed carry permits from the State in which they reside to carry concealed firearms in another State that grants concealed carry permits, if the individual complies with the laws of the State.

Having read the amend I don't see where this allows the federal government to regulate concealed carry (ie Graves). All state laws still apply.

Comments and opinions are always interesting but it you may want to read the actual amend first.

[Jer]

Looks like it was rejected. I wish people would put half as much effort into fighting for gun rights as they do bitching about them being taken away.

[Jer]

Doesn't this happen already?

You would think but alas, no. I have a resident permit for CO which is good in 28 states and then I have a non-resident Florida permit (using the exact same credentials) that I used to get the Colorado permit. It's recognized in a few more states including Nevada since my wife and I frequently travel to Las Vegas. It seems silly that if I'm already properly trained and qualified in another state that I shouldn't be able to have that permit recognized in EVERY state that allows this sort of permit to exist. I don't need a driver's license for each state and am allowed to drive through them just fine and I don't have to do anything other than have a pulse and be 16yrs old to get that permit. I had to go through a class, a lengthy background check along with submitting my fingerprints as well as personal approval from my publicly elected Sheriff so why shouldn't this be recognized in other states that allow it?