From the NRA:
U.S. Representatives Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) and Rick Boucher (D-Va.), recently introduced H.R. 197– the “National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009″–a bill that would provide national recognition for valid state Right-to-Carry licensees.
The bill would allow any person with a valid carry permit or license issued by a state, to carry a concealed firearm in any other state if the permit holder meets certain criteria. In states that issue permits, a state’s laws governing where concealed firearms may be carried would apply within its borders. In states that do not issue carry permits, a federal standard would apply. The bill would not create a federal licensing system; it would simply require the states to recognize each other’s carry permits, just as they recognize drivers’ licenses.
Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) is expected to introduce the Senate companion bill in the near future. Rep. Stearns has introduced such legislation since 1995.
Please be sure to contact your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121, and urge him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 197!
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Too bad that there has to be a NEW law to validate our RIGHTS
It is about time this becomes a law. I as a citizen of the United States of America appreciate this action.
I hope the recognition of all,”Free-mans” second amendment rights are finally recognized. It’s a shame a person that is legal in his or her homestate can’t legally carry thier firearm accross state boundries when the criminal mind doesn’t care.
This is a case of prudent people attempting to pass a prudent right to carry law from State to State. Wake Up D.C. and do what we are telling you