U.S. Congress - H.R.197 National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009
H.R.197 - National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State. view all titles (2)
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- Short: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009 as introduced.
- Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State. as introduced.
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If your Congressman's name is not on the list of co-sponsors, get on the phone with them and tell them you want them to support this bill. Get your Senators on S371 also.
About frigging time.
This was supposed to happen years ago as well but somehow got through the cracks. I agree with the bill fully but you watch and they (the banners) will figure a way to make current CCW's 'non-compliant' and voided until you get the new 'Federal CCW' which will have a waiting list as long as the pork lines in D.C.
This bill doesn't create a "new 'Federal CCW'" it just makes states honor each others CCW.
About time!!! When is anyone gonna realize that gun permits should be for the entire U.S. and not just an individual state. It is our rite from the second amendment and for each state to be able to make any rule they want about pesessions of firearms is bogus. I understand that you would still have to abide by the laws of the state you are in when carrying but it is a step in the right direction.
What needs to be kept in the front of this argument is the fact that crimes committed by permit holders is far below the general population even in states with `easy' regulations. In compairison to law enforcement officers it is almost equal.
Also why can we excersise an non-constitutional right (driving) easier than a constitutional insured right (firearms). Hello! McFly! Jefferson is spinning in his grave!
One thing that hurts the anti-gunners so badly in our eyes is speculation (the oh, if he said it he must have done his homework so there for it's true), which is a fallacy. If you are going to state things for instance that can be backed up with facts please back them up to refute any critisism from those opposed to our cause. For instance links or what magazine/newspaper you recieved the information from. Thanks much.
It's a step in the correct direction. Concealed carry is nice but, open carry is much better.
Any carry is a good thing. I think it is MY right to decide to carry if I want to. Bad boys be gone! Just like cops, I know I am not one but I am on there side. Bad boys would love for this bill to fail.
This is common sense. Be nice if we could have a national fishing license too. Anyway, a person should be able to travel across the country or a neighboring state and be able to defend ones' self. At the moment, that is not practical or legal due to the differences in each state's laws. I strongly support this citizen empowering legislation.
I believe that for tactical and security reasons concealed carry is superior to open carry due to the following; In a hostile situation the obviously armed people will become the primary targets, it is easier for the hostile to assess his tactical advantage. Uniforms and open carry only dissuade the non committed. It is much harder to pull off an objective when you can't figure all the factors in play. It also allows the defender to act on his terms and not the hostiles. (it also doesn't make the John Q liberal as nervous - what he doesn't know.. might kill him)
weak excuse for concealed carry. you just don't wanna deal with the weird looks you get for observing your 2a rights. man up.
Jizzle - As a Paramedic and ex-swat medic, I just hope you are the one packing his big hogleg standing next to me (but not to close)at the bank during a hold up. While they are distracted filling you full of lead I'll neutralize the hostiles and then patch you up ;). Remember a real man doesn't have to show every one what he's packing (if you know what I mean)
: ). I'll be there. But, I'll tell you what. It's not about what or where or how you carry. It's about keeping your head on a swivel. And being in condition and being able to switch from condition yellow/orange/red without hesitation. And being aware of what condition you need to be in. You can't defend yourself against a threat that you are not aware of. So, if you need that extra time to get to your gun because you're conceal carrying that's cool I'll gladly end the situation while your still trying to figure out who's who.
"You can't defend yourself against a threat you are not aware of."
I think you just made the argument for concealed carry right there.
concealed carry is just the PC way to carry.
Jiz.....Oh my ### your JEFF COOPER! back from the dead!!!! I kneel at your feet totally unworthy to be in your presence :)
that's doubtful, but i am one of his students.
and proud to be so.
I think i would like a definition of a national standard before the votes are taken on this one, At this point in time we need to watch them with both eyes. But done prorerly it can be good.
This bill doesn't make a national standard, it just makes states honor each others permits.
Sounds good. I hope it passes. These bills are--I'm not sure of the word I'm looking for--but some bills are trying to take our guns away and then there's ones like this one. Good grief.
PC way to carry? That's an oxymoron like jumbo shrimp and honest politician. The only PC way to carry would be disarmed and defenseless. Lets just support allowing everyone's right to carry as they please.
i have no issues with people carrying how they like. I just don't think there should be stipulations between the 2. Open or concealed there should be no legal difference. I should be allowed to carry however I please.
Like in Denver. You can carry concealed with a permit but if your gun accidentally shows they can and will haul you in. We should be allowed to open carry.
I believe there is no distinction in Alaska. The way it should be.
Back in the 90s I was long haul trucking and I had a 357 revolver in my sleeper and I don't know for sure what the laws in each state was. I usually loaded in California then unloaded in Detroit or Chicago, then went to Florida and reloaded for British Colombia . I figured that sleeper was my home and I could protect myself in my home. Two times within a year I had to let my gun be seen to prevent getting mugged, once in a truck stop in Spokane WA. and once in a rest area in Indiana on I-90. That was my last year of long hauling, it just wasn't fun anymore, but I was able to get to my family in Oregon alive anyway, even if I wasn't totally legal..
If I can get a permit to drive in any state, I should be able to get a permit to carry in any state. It just makes sense.
Open carry and concealed should be covered by the same permit system and the method in which you choose to arm is a matter of personal preference. I think one open and concealed back up is ideal. Just my opinion.
I agree there, an open carry Glock 9mm, and conceal carry Desert Eagle for backup for me.