Today, March 13, U.S. Senators Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) introduced S. 2188, the “National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012.” The bill is the Senate companion to H. R. 822, which was approved by the U. S. House last November by a vote of 272-154.
S. 2188, like H.R. 822, would allow any person with a valid state-issued concealed firearm permit to carry a concealed handgun in any other state that issues concealed firearm permits, or that does not prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms for lawful purposes. A state’s laws governing where concealed handguns may be carried would apply within its borders.
This is such great news! With this their would be no more checking to make sure they state you’re traveling through supports your concealed carry. What are your thoughts?
This is probably about as good as we can expect. My personal viewpoint is that a CCW/CWL/CHL/etc. permit/license is an infringement on the 2nd amendment right to bear arms. (I also tilt at windmills.) Seriously, this bill has a major defect in that it does not repeal the Gun Free School Zone Act. As you know, the unconstitutional GFSZA allows firearms, in the 1000 feet radius around school grounds, only for bearers who have a permit/license from the State in which the GFSZ is located. If the bill passes and Obama does not veto it, I will not be surprised to see roadblocks around schools by zealous Federal prosecutors to persecute out-of-staters. Another defect is that it does not force States like Illinois to abide by the interstate commerce clause.
I agree Illinois needs to shape up when it comes to their gun laws!