House Republicans on Wednesday voted in favor of making concealed-carry permits valid across state lines, scoring a major victory for gun-rights supporters.
But similar Senate legislation still faces an uncertain future, with top Democrats and other gun-control advocates rallying in opposition on Capitol Hill.
“Despite scare tactics by the bill’s opponents, concealed-carry licensees as a group have proven to be more law-abiding than the general population and even the police,” the NRA said before balloting. “We are on the eve of passing the most expansive piece of self-defense legislation in the history of Congress.”
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6 comments:
What an utter waste of time. Again Congress wastes time and tax payer money on a bill that has no chance at passing through the Senate or the courts system. Read your Federalist Papers.
It has a chance some Democrats are for gun rights.
1248-51 votes is all that is needed for it to get through the Senate. And, if you've read into the court decisions, like DC v Heller and McDonald v City of Chicago; there is SCOTUS precedent.
Nationwide concealed carry is the future!
Can you name 5
Read your Federalist Papers.
January 9, 2018 at 12:48 PM
Why
Marylanders need to get their out-of-state non-resident CC license NOW. They will be able to carry their weapon in their car, while traveling (but not on their person), and to conceal carry when in reciprocal states (VA, Del, etc.). The new law will allow us to have our weapon with us at all times, and to conceal carry the weapon in states that allow it. Thank you congress!
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