Burk Cornelius
Regular guy
OK, constitutional scholars, is this really a good thing?
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011
Amendment No. 8—Rep. Jackson Lee (D-TX): This amendment would require a person intending to carry or possess a concealed handgun in a state to inform that state's law enforcement of their intentions at least 24 hours prior.
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Amendment No. 5—Rep. Conyers (D-MI): This amendment would effectively gut the bill by "preserving" state laws with respect to eligibility for concealed-carry.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns about H.R. 2900, the Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act. While some Americans simply sit by and hope things will change, I appreciate the time you took to engage yourself in this important matter of Constitutional rights.
As you may know, Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA) introduced the SAFE Act on September 13, 2011. This legislation would ensure law-abiding citizens with appropriate permits or licenses to carry concealed weapons across different jurisdictions and state lines.
The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms for all law-abiding citizens. As an outdoorsman and member of the NRA, I am acutely aware of the many conditions and stipulations which gun owners must meet when exercising this basic constitutional right. It can often become confusing and burdensome for America's gun owners to participate in regular recreational activities without their inherent constitutional rights being infringed. The SAFE Act seeks to remedy this common problem by simply establishing national reciprocity for individuals with concealed carry permits. If enacted, permitted citizens in one state would be able to carry their concealed weapon into another state freely without the burden of conscience of unknowingly breaking the law.
I strongly believe in ensuring protection of the Second Amendment. Rest assured, I will continuously uphold our Constitutional freedoms by protecting American's rights to bear arms. Currently, this bill is being reviewed by the House Judiciary Committee, where it awaits further action. As I monitor the SAFE Act's movement to the House floor, I will also continue to oppose any and all efforts to deny responsible citizens their constitutionally protected right to bear arms.