This bill is all about the Comptroller General getting into the backdoor on the states. They think ANY federalization is good, even if its just a sneaky seemingly innocuous bill like this. They vote this in, then without a vote they AUTHORIZE the Comptroller General more power to regulate. Don’t let the camel put his head in the tent.

The Feds already have such a group that provides oversight on this, but our founding Fathers did not intend for the Federal level to provide or manage laws, but to each of the States.

No, the Bill of Rights, are the rights to which all people of America are given and are there for the government to abide by. If they were not identified in the Constitution, as they have been, then the Feds could simply walk all over the citizens. Today we have a large Goliath Federal Government with people, both elected and appointed, who think they no longer work for the people of these United States of America and are attempting to evade the Constitution, as law of the land, and enforce unjust and unconstitutional laws.

The Federal Governmentnalready over steps their Jurisdiction, for lack of a better word, and requires States to abide by Federal Law. There are laws from FDA, EPA, IRS, DHS, HUD, etc.

Manyw, if not all States, need their Governors and State Assemblies to stand up to the Feds and let them know where the boundaries are and to stick to those boundaries. Unfortunately, many Governors are unaware of the powers they hold.

The problem is I am a resident of NJ. I am also in the NJ National Guard 114th Infantry Regiment. I am more qualified than the majority of the police officers in my state. Most of the officers in my town are right out of high school and I had to educate them on gun laws and functionalities of such weapons. Yet if they applied for a CCW permit they are automatically granted one, but when I apply twice I am instantly denied.

Shall-issue laws permitting the carrying of concealed firearms (CCW) (where law enforcement has no discretion in issuing a permit or license) do not appear to reduce crime, and no credible statistical evidence exists that such permissive CCW laws reduce crime. There is evidence permissive CCW laws generally will increase crime. Source: Ian Ayres & John J. Donohue III, Shooting Down the “More Guns, Less Crime”

For every person who dies from a gunshot wound, two others are wounded. Every year, more than 100,000 Americans are victims of gun violence. In addition to those who are killed or injured, there are countless others whose lives are forever changed by the deaths of and injuries to their loved ones. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

As a woman, small business owner and mother who frequently travels across the U.S. alone carrying large amounts of merchandise and cash I don’t feel that I want to “play cowboy.” I simply want to be safe. CCW permit holders submit fingerprints, have annual background checks and go through a firearms safety course to have the privlege. Criminals who own guns do not.

I dont understand what all the fuss is about. Reading this bill, and as I understand it, ALL it would do is force, say, MA to recognize my NH CCW license, no different than them recognizing my drivers license. However, I would STILL have to obey THEIR laws pertaining to firearms, just like obeying THEIR LAWS concerning use of my motor vehicle.

What this means is, I would be able to conceal and carry my 7 round .380 across the border, but Dad could NOT take his Glock, the ability/inability to defend yourself self would also be dictated by their laws, and MUST obeyed.

The more important question is why isn’t there an enforcement arm of the Judicial branch that, in cooperation with the Justice department, authorizes a corrective action to states’ laws to protect the right to bear arms?

THAT is the legislation that needs to be introduced.

Love how much more concerned Americans are with the right to play cowboy and their stupid infatuation with guns then issues that really matter. I just don’t understand it. Guns kill plain and simple and there is nothing analogous to them.

Dear Congress, deal with the real issues that effect Americans day in and day out and leave the playground stuff alone.

Making a new law isn’t going to fix the issue, if they’re willing to ignore the oath they took, what makes you think they won’t ignore this law?

There already are laws that are intended to keep firearms out of the hands of these people, with limited success. Criminals and those up to no good will always find a way to get what they want—that’s why they are criminals—they operate outside of established law. Should we outlaw every hunting knife, length of rope, piece of wire, ice pick, hatchet, automobile, and body of water in the country? Each has been used as a weapon to take a life—but if you take them away, I couldn’t go hunt or fish even for a weekend. The issue is that this legislation is a back-door method of gun control, just cleverly disguised. It is another attempt to chip away at the right to keep and bear arms. I live in Alaska—wild animals stroll onto the University campus every day, and bears come through my neighborhood. If your rights are being violated in your state, take it through the courts. It is your right to do so, just as it is our right to keep and bear arms.

Let’s get a bill out there that keeps guns out of the hands of criminals and psychos, and then we’ll talk about your rights.

Not likely with Schumer, McCarthy & Gillibrand still in the Senate & House. Most upstate Counties with the exception of Albany, usually issue un-restricted CCW Permits. In Albany County you have to be a LEO, Politician, friend of the Judge & definitely a Democrat to have an un-restricted CCW Permit. Albany County Government is still living in the year 1687.

I just want to know at what point did the individual States have the right to violate someone’s 2nd Amendment Right? Aren’t we the United States? Why should the State that I reside in get to decide when it should be the Federal Government that my 2nd Amendment Right is based in? My 1st Amendment isn’t restricted when I cross State lines. Why should my 2nd Amendment be?

For me, everything comes down to ONE basic question. Do I TRUST the Government to dictate whom among us have the right to bear arms? Or do I trust myself with that decision? For me, NO ONE has the right to choose what is best for me. Not the collective, not a dictator, not the United Nations or because of a treaty with foreign governments or organizations, and certainly not our own Government… it’s a matter of TRUST and true FREEDOM.

well since no one can seem to figure out how that the best way to stimulate the economy is to limit government involvement (which is proven throughout the United States history btw), they might as well do something productive.

there is no federal permit, instead the fed requires that state recognize each others existing permits. so for instance, you will still have to get your missouri permit, but your permit would now authorize you to continue carrying in new york or illinois.

forgive my poor spelling

The comparison to free speech is interesting. But wouldn’t the correct application of that be a constitutional challenge to any state infringing on some definition of the right in question?

We have the highest unemployment since the Great Depression, economy teetering on the verge of another recession and this is what republicans are concerned with at this time…really? This is a testament to the stupidity of many voters in this country…“The world around me could be turning to sh*t, but as long as I have my bible and my gun, it’s all good.”

You appear to be using these “qualifiers” as an excuse to keep arms out of the hands of ALL poeple if the state desires. A convenient way to disarm the populace. The REAL meaning of those “first 14 words” is to establish the necessity of the remaining ones. Remember also that NOTHING in the Constitution was EVER intended to limit the people, only the government. Additionally, the Constitution DOES NOT grant any rights, they are already ours and cannot be removed by government restrictions.

We here in Missouri have CCW. Will the federal permit replace the states permit. The folks in the W.H. have been looking for a way to further restrict gun owners rights, let alone right to carry. They have no problem lying to congress, and the people to get what they want.

By having this legislation, we are forcing them to uphold the constitution.

Eventually, I hope, SCOTUS will be forced to answer the question: “By what definition of ‘shall not be infringed’ is regulation of how and where the ‘right to keep and bear arms’ is exercised, NOT an infringement?”.