Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act vote on Wednesday!

[Ronin13]

This is huge! While it's only going to the floor of the House this week, and they anticipate the Senate to be a major hurdle (what with Chuck "anti-Freedom" Schumer leading the charge against it), we could be one step closer to National CCW Reciprocity this week.

It would be nice to see this actually pass, and my bet is that Trump would sign it into law without question.

Gun-rights supporters are eyeing a big win this week as a bill that would make concealed-carry permits valid across state lines heads to the House floor -- though it faces long odds in the Senate amid deep-pocketed opposition from gun-control advocates.


“This is just simple, common-sense legislation that says if you’re a law-abiding citizen … we’re not going to turn you into a criminal just for crossing an invisible state line,” bill sponsor Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., told “Fox News @ Night.”


Hudson says the bill simply attempts to clarify the patchwork of state laws that confuse citizens who can unwittingly get arrested when traveling from state to state.
“All I’m saying is, when I cross the state line, I don’t want to automatically become a criminal,” he said.


The three-term congressman also is quick to point out the measure does not attempt to usurp state and local authority with federal law, nor does it ease background checks on gun purchases.
The bill has 213 cosponsors, including three Democrats, and backing from 24 state attorneys general.
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I'm shocked that there are 3 democrats cosponsoring this bill... I'm not holding my breath, but I am hoping for the best!

[Zundfolge]

My guess is this passes the house and then languishes in Mitch's Limbo until the end of the session.

Or it'll have anti gun stuff hidden in it and it'll fail (I haven't read the text of the bill so I don't know)

[vossman]

My guess is this passes the house and then languishes in Mitch's Limbo until the end of the session.

Or it'll have anti gun stuff hidden in it and it'll fail (I haven't read the text of the bill so I don't know)

All the knuckleheads voting on it probably haven't read it either.

[Ronin13]

I just read the text of the bill, as introduced to the committee, and then the follow on bill HR 4477 the "Fix NICS Act". It doesn't have anything hidden in it, as what will be presented for vote. It strictly says that if you hold a CCW permit in State A, you can visit State B with reciprocity where not otherwise prohibited by federal law or where prohibited by private property laws. It also amends the LEOSA text, but it's very minor.
You can read it here: http://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/...-RCP115-45.pdf

[Zundfolge]

Section 206 is interesting in that it defines "bump stocks" the way we would and not the weaselly way Feinstien did (that would ban anything that "increases rate of fire" which could include a target trigger or action job).


I wish they'd have inserted language that allows for a CHL to bypass a BGC, but that would probably undermine its ability to pass.

[WETWRKS]

There needs to be something there allowing you to carry everywhere whatever firearms and magazines that you are allowed to carry in your home state.

[Eric P]

I firmly believe that states and local jurisdictions should be barred from restricting any right in the constitution. These rights should be absolute without restriction, regulation or qualifications.

No fees to exercise.
No licences to exercise.
No restriction on the medium or instrument used. With minor restriction when you harm the peace on someone else's property. Ie load speakers blasting music at all hours.

Imagine if you needed a background check to publish a book, or a license to conceal your pen and paper...

[OtterbatHellcat]

Carrying in any location or circumstance would be nice as well. Schools, Gov buildings in general, most hospitals....etc etc.

They say gun theft from vehicles is super high......how many times did you leave yours in your car because some location that is your destination, wouldn't allow you to carry? Personally it pisses me off.

CBGC and FBGC passed on my end, I have training, and I have experience. Why then, not let me carry my defense/protection weapon wherever I go at any time?

[Gman]

There needs to be something there allowing you to carry everywhere whatever firearms and magazines that you are allowed to carry in your home state.

I don't like that at all. If you live in a state with firearm and mag limits, people from out of state could outgun the residents.

[hurley842002]

I don't like that at all. If you live in a state with firearm and mag limits, people from out of state could outgun the residents.

That's about the most retarded argument I've ever heard...