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Could Trump bring universal concealed carry reciprocity to all 50 states?
11/16/16 | by Chris Eger

With a Republican-controlled Congress and pro-gun president, the prospect to a do away with the patchwork of state reciprocity laws and establish a uniform nationwide right to carry is ripe.

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The concept, to treat concealed carry permits like drivers’ licenses, allowing current permit holders to carry in any other state that issues permits, has been the subject of failed federal legislation in 2011, 2013, and 2014 while a current bill, sponsored by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has been collecting dust in the Senate Judiciary committee although it has 35 co-sponsors. Its companion House measure has 121 co-sponsors but has been aging in committee since last March.

However, with the White House under new management in 2017, the next Congress may see better luck getting a bill passed.

Trump’s own platform on Second Amendment rights outlines his feelings on nationwide reciprocity.

The right of self-defense doesn’t stop at the end of your driveway, That’s why I have a concealed carry permit and why tens of millions of Americans do too. That permit should be valid in all 50 states. A driver’s license works in every state, so it’s common sense that a concealed carry permit should work in every state. If we can do that for driving – which is a privilege, not a right – then surely we can do that for concealed carry, which is a right, not a privilege.

Some states, like Texas, have very flexible reciprocity, recognizing concealed carry permits from as many as 35 others. At the other end of the spectrum, others such as Illinois, recognize none but their own. This can lead to incidents where otherwise legally carrying permit holders can be ensnared in a legal catch-22 while traveling should they cross into a state that does not recognize their permit.

Current legislation to fix this would allow the holder of a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun in any state. Persons carrying as a non-resident in a state would otherwise be bound by whatever laws of the state they are visiting. This would largely end the confusing patchwork of reciprocity agreements that are currently in place across the country.

Should a nationwide reciprocity bill become law, it could also come with a host of legal problems. For instance, at least 10 states codify the right to carry a concealed handgun without first having to obtain a permit. These “constitutional carry” states, with the exception of one — Vermont — also issue permits to residents for traveling outside of their home state as few other states recognize those travelers’ right to carry without one. One state’s solution to permitless carry reciprocity is Oklahoma which recognizes drivers’ licenses from constitutional carry states as defacto permits.

Further, some states with extremely tight gun laws may chafe at a federal mandate to recognize out of state permits, citing states’ rights protections afforded by the Tenth Amendment. With that being said, there is legal standing for the constitutionality of withholding federal funds from states that do not conform to federal policy, for example on raising the drinking age to 21.

The nascent Trump administration has already spoken of cutting federal funding to so-called “sanctuary cities” that do not coordinate with federal law enforcement to deport undocumented residents. As many of these same deep-blue areas may oppose nationwide carry reciprocity, a GOP White House may use the same tactic.

The 115th Congress meets for the first time on Jan. 3 and the presidential inauguration is set for Jan. 20.

http://www.guns.com/2016/11/16/coul...concealed-carry-reciprocity-to-all-50-states/
 
Concealed Carry Market on Maximum Overdrive

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Two things President-Elect Trump had promised should have a significant impact on the concealed carry market: an executive order repealing prior executive orders that have made military bases and facilities “gun free zones” ripe for terror attacks, and the passage of some version of a national concealed carry reciprocity act, which will open up the entire country to concealed carry. Concealed carry has already surged in recent years thanks to state laws expanding where people can carry, and opening up entire regions of the country that were previous verboten will only accelerate the trend.

Expect these changes to help not only manufacturers of concealed carry handguns, but also manufacturers of concealed carry holsters, tactical lights, and related concealed carry paraphernalia ranging from ammunition to weapon lights to defensive knives often carried in conjunction with concealed handguns.

http://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2016/11/14/trump-five-major-changes-gun-industry/
 
-GOP doesn't have a super majority, will not happen

-The Supreme Court, even with a Trump appointee might not let this through.

-And funny how the states rights argument conservative love gets thrown out the window on this issue.

-Didn't Meth tell you to chill on the victory lap threads.
 
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Ninja only supporting this because he doesn't want to be hassled when he is driving through Connecticut with his new Springfield Model 1861
 
I say let them all run out and get more guns.

Crooks will break in and use it against them,
Their kids will find it,
Or they gonna end up shooting each other hunting.

So I say good riddance
 
-GOP doesn't have a super majority, will not happen

-The Supreme Court, even with a Trump appointee might not let this through.

Heller case will settle any Supreme court challenge.

Democrats aren't monolithic in opposing gun laws, im sure you can pick off a few dems to get around a filibuster.
 
if you want a gun you can get a gun.


for whatever reason you need it you can get it. at least where I'm from.

its harder to cop a pair of jordans than to get a gun where I'm from.
 
-GOP doesn't have a super majority, will not happen

-The Supreme Court, even with a Trump appointee might not let this through.

Heller case will settle any Supreme court challenge.

Democrats aren't monolithic in opposing gun laws, im sure you can pick off a few dems to get around a filibuster.

They will have to pick off 8-9. No democrat is touching such a pro-gun law like this.

I have no idea what you're saying about the Heller case.
 
if you want a gun you can get a gun.


for whatever reason you need it you can get it. at least where I'm from.

its harder to cop a pair of jordans than to get a gun where I'm from.

in NYC u basically have to be a citizen of Mount Olympus to get a fire arm approved for u.
 
Im from texas, so yeah.



More and more people around me that aint felons are gettin concealed licenses.

It only makes sense to have one, its a last resort kind of thing but people act scared and like its wrong to be able to defend your life and your familys when it comes down to it.
 
NH, real talk...why you need again?
What is that going to do for you in the heights?
I don't even think you be in the streets like that.

I cannot understand how it is that you lean right on EVERY single topic
.

not true, i just dont lean liberal.

and with a conceal carry, "piece thru strength" aura around (yes pun) it would deter would be jackers from trying suspected marks without second guessing themselves.
 
NH, real talk...why you need again?
What is that going to do for you in the heights?
I don't even think you be in the streets like that.

I cannot understand how it is that you lean right on EVERY single topic.

He is just making these post to troll liberal NTers, Meth warned him already, he doesn't care.
 
NH, real talk...why you need again?
What is that going to do for you in the heights?
I don't even think you be in the streets like that.

I cannot understand how it is that you lean right on EVERY single topic.

He is just making these post to troll liberal NTers

you acting triggered is none of my concern..im minding my own business making threads. *hmph*

You just sound corny with your anti-liberal talking points you picked up from Twitter. Like I said, hire someone actually funny to write your post.

You make very few threads in good faith, you do and say things to troll on some "I say what I want" "love me or hate" steez and the second someone checks your nonsense, you twerk the report button.

Everyone knows you tired, childish shtick by now Edwin
 
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