Time For National Handgun Carry Reciprocity Is Now

By Ammoland

By Roger J. Katz, Attorney at Law and Stephen L. D’Andrilli

New York, NY -(Ammoland.com)- The “Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017” (115 H.R. 38) amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms.

Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC), introduced the bill on March 2, 2017. The bill passed the House by Roll Call Vote of 231-198, on December 6, 2017. It was sent to the Senate one day later, where it was read twice and then referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. President Trump supports it. The NRA supports it. And, rank and file law enforcement officers support it too.

But, there has been to date no further action on it. The bill sits in limbo. Its prospect of passage is, at present, low. Why is that?

What is the U.S. Senate waiting for?

Every day that goes by innocent lives are lost and crimes that could be avoided go undeterred because of restrictive gun laws. Although States like California, New York, and …Read the Rest

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