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H.R.197 National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009, 111th Congress

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Latest Action: Feb 09, 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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I know the most recent action for this bill is as follows: "Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security." on Feb 09, 2009
Committee Assignment: House Judiciary

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Committee Assignment: House Judiciary - Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security

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6% of users oppose H.R.197

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6% of users on OpenCongress.org, a free, non-partisan resource, oppose H.R.197.

H.R.197 has been viewed 73,243 times

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OpenCongress Bill Summary

This bill would create a national standard allowing a person to carry a concealed weapon in a state in which they are not a resident, given that they have a valid permit and are in accordance with that state’s and this bill’s restrictions.

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Here's a summary from OpenCongress.org: This bill would create a national standard allowing a person to carry a concealed weapon in a state in which they are not a resident, given that they have a valid permit and are in accordance with that state’s and this bill’s restrictions.

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McHenry County Sportsmen's Association

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I know that the organization McHenry County Sportsmen's Association supports H.R.197
National Rifle Association - Institute for Legislative Action

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I know that the organization National Rifle Association - Institute for Legislative Action supports H.R.197

Most-commented sections of the bill text

‘(2) If such other State does not issue licenses or permits to carry concealed firearms, the person may not, in the State, carry a concealed firearm in a police station, in a public detention facility, in a courthouse, in a public polling place, at a meeting of a State, county, or municipal governing body, in a school, at a professional or school athletic event not related to firearms, in a portion of an establishment licensed by the State to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, or inside the sterile or passenger area of an airport, except to the extent expressly permitted by State law.’. (8 comments, Link )

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specifically, this section of the legislation: "‘(2) If such other State does not issue licenses or permits to carry concealed firearms, the person may not, in the State, carry a concealed firearm in a police station, in a public detention facility, in a courthouse, in a public polling place, at a meeting of a State, county, or municipal governing body, in a school, at a professional or school athletic event not related to firearms, in a portion of an establishment licensed by the State to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, or inside the sterile or passenger area of an airport, except to the extent expressly permitted by State law.’.",
This Act may be cited as the ‘National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009’. (8 comments, Link )

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specifically, this section of the legislation: "This Act may be cited as the ‘National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009’.",
HR 197 IH (6 comments, Link )

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specifically, this section of the legislation: "HR 197 IH",

Highest Rated User Comments

On January 27, 2009, by woolval - As a CWP license holder who travels, this bill will allow me the right to legally carry through other states. I appreciate the opportunity to provide my family and myself self defense protection from potential criminals. Thank you for this bill.

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As noted by woolval, a user on OpenCongress.org, on January 27, 2009, "As a CWP license holder who travels, this bill will allow me the right to legally carry through other states. I appreciate the opportunity to provide my family and myself self defense protection from potential criminals. Thank you for this bill."
On February 11, 2009, by jayarbrough - As a Concealed Carry Permit instuctor I know that this will help us achieve unifomity in the laws, which will eliminate a lot of confusion !! Weall want to be safe and adhere to the laws, we just need to be able to know what they are !

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As noted by jayarbrough, a user on OpenCongress.org, on February 11, 2009, "As a Concealed Carry Permit instuctor I know that this will help us achieve unifomity in the laws, which will eliminate a lot of confusion !! Weall want to be safe and adhere to the laws, we just need to be able to know what they are !"
On February 17, 2009, by Euclid_543 - The natural right of a human being to defend theirselves makes this a perfectly logical bill. Too bad we have to have individual laws when our 2nd Amendment rights have already been "certified" by the Supreme Court.

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As noted by Euclid_543, a user on OpenCongress.org, on February 17, 2009, "The natural right of a human being to defend theirselves makes this a perfectly logical bill. Too bad we have to have individual laws when our 2nd Amendment rights have already been "certified" by the Supreme Court."

Highly Rated Blog Articles

H.R.6570: Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2010 - U.S. ... - December 20, 2010 by Open Congress : House Energy and Commerce... - Supporting Bill, Supporting Senator. H.R.1207 Federal Reserve Trans... 4 · H.R.25 Fair Tax Act of 2009. 4 · H.R.197 National Right-to-Car... 3 · H.R.6867 Unemployment Compensa. ...

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As noted by Open Congress : House Energy and Commerce... on December 20, 2010, "Supporting Bill, Supporting Senator. H.R.1207 Federal Reserve Trans... 4 · H.R.25 Fair Tax Act of 2009. 4 · H.R.197 National Right-to-Car... 3 · H.R.6867 Unemployment Compensa. ..." (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h6570/show)
Dream Act (Immigration) « No Bull's Blog - December 17, 2010 by No Bull's Blog - H.R.197 National Right-to-Car… 32 • S.J.Res.7 S.J.Res.7 19 • H.R.226 Broadcaster Freedom A… 14. Supporting Representatives • Sen. DeMint [R-SC] 25 • Sen. Coburn [R-OK] 20 • Sen. McCain [R-AZ] 19 • Sen. Thune [R-SD] 12 • Sen. ...

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As noted by No Bull's Blog on December 17, 2010, "H.R.197 National Right-to-Car… 32 • S.J.Res.7 S.J.Res.7 19 • H.R.226 Broadcaster Freedom A… 14. Supporting Representatives • Sen. DeMint [R-SC] 25 • Sen. Coburn [R-OK] 20 • Sen. McCain [R-AZ] 19 • Sen. Thune [R-SD] 12 • Sen. ..." (http://nobullblogger.wordpress.com/2010/12/18/dream-act-immigration/)
H.R.6556: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Expansion Act - U.S. ... - December 15, 2010 by Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... - Supporting Bill, Supporting Representative. H.R.25 Fair Tax Act of 2009. 2 · H.R.45 Blair Holt's Firearm ... 1 · H.R.197 National Right-to-Car... 1 · H.R.1868 Birthright Citizenshi... 1 · H.R.3160 Meat and Poultry Path. ...

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As noted by Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... on December 15, 2010, "Supporting Bill, Supporting Representative. H.R.25 Fair Tax Act of 2009. 2 · H.R.45 Blair Holt's Firearm ... 1 · H.R.197 National Right-to-Car... 1 · H.R.1868 Birthright Citizenshi... 1 · H.R.3160 Meat and Poultry Path. ..." (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h6556/show)

Highly Rated News Articles

- July 28, 2009 by New West - HR 197, The National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. This bill, introduced in the Representatives Cliff Stearns' (R-FL.) and Rick Boucher (D-VA. ...

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As noted by New West on July 28, 2009, "HR 197, The National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. This bill, introduced in the Representatives Cliff Stearns' (R-FL.) and Rick Boucher (D-VA. ..." (http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/give_me_some_real_health_care_reform_and_nobody_will_get_hurt/C41/L41/)
Examiner.com - March 29, 2009 by Examiner.com - Recently, US Congressman Todd Tiahrt co-sponsored the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill (HR 197). "The National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill ...

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As noted by Examiner.com on March 29, 2009, "Recently, US Congressman Todd Tiahrt co-sponsored the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill (HR 197). "The National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill ..." (http://www.examiner.com/x-2206-Cleveland-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2009m3d30-Scare-tactics-the-mainstream-medias-war-on-guns)
Tiahrt Co-sponsors 2nd Amendment Self Defense Bill - March 26, 2009 by American Chronicle - WASHINGTON- US Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-Goddard) co-sponsored the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill (HR 197). This legislation would protect the ...

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As noted by American Chronicle on March 26, 2009, "WASHINGTON- US Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-Goddard) co-sponsored the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill (HR 197). This legislation would protect the ..." (http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/96236)

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