Although the GOP controlled congress will not do anything substantial like close unneeded and costly U.S. military bases in countries like Germany, Italy, and Japan, the pro gun GOP is proposing one piece of common sense gun ownership legislation.
H.R. 822,, which was introduced in the U.S. House by Representatives Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) and Heath Shuler (D-N.C.). would allow any person with a valid state-issued concealed carry permit to carry a concealed firearm in any state that issues concealed firearm permits, or that does not prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms. A state's laws governing where concealed firearms may be carried would apply within its borders. The bill also applies to Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and U.S. territories.
H.R. 822 would not create a federal licensing system. Rather, it would require the states to recognize each others' carry permits, just as they recognize drivers' licenses and carry permits held by armored car guards.
While the legislation makes sense , the bill has little hope in passing due to the law including Washington D.C, especially after the recent mass killing in Tucson with a semi automatic pistol.
Rep. Stearns has introduced such legislation since 1995.
H.R. 822,, which was introduced in the U.S. House by Representatives Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) and Heath Shuler (D-N.C.). would allow any person with a valid state-issued concealed carry permit to carry a concealed firearm in any state that issues concealed firearm permits, or that does not prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms. A state's laws governing where concealed firearms may be carried would apply within its borders. The bill also applies to Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and U.S. territories.
H.R. 822 would not create a federal licensing system. Rather, it would require the states to recognize each others' carry permits, just as they recognize drivers' licenses and carry permits held by armored car guards.
While the legislation makes sense , the bill has little hope in passing due to the law including Washington D.C, especially after the recent mass killing in Tucson with a semi automatic pistol.
Rep. Stearns has introduced such legislation since 1995.
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