National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009

Jan 2009
370
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Washington
H.R. 197: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us)

1/6/2009--Introduced.

National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to establish a national standard for the carrying of concealed firearms (other than a machinegun or destructive device) by non-residents. Authorizes a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state and who is not prohibited from carrying a firearm under federal law to carry a concealed firearm in another state in accordance with the restrictions of that state or as specified under this Act.

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HR 197 IH

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 197

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 6, 2009

Mr. STEARNS (for himself and Mr. BOUCHER) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ‘National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009’.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL STANDARD FOR THE CARRYING OF CERTAIN CONCEALED FIREARMS BY NONRESIDENTS.

(a) In General- Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 926C the following:

‘Sec. 926D. National standard for the carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents

‘(a) Notwithstanding any provision of the law of any State or political subdivision thereof, a person who is not prohibited by Federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm and is carrying a valid license or permit which is issued by a State and which permits the person to carry a concealed firearm (other than a machinegun or destructive device) may carry in another State a concealed firearm (other than a machinegun or destructive device) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, subject to subsection (b).

‘(b)(1) If such other State issues licenses or permits to carry concealed firearms, the person may carry a concealed firearm in the State under the same restrictions which apply to the carrying of a concealed firearm by a person to whom the State has issued such a license or permit.

‘(2) If such other State does not issue licenses or permits to carry concealed firearms, the person may not, in the State, carry a concealed firearm in a police station, in a public detention facility, in a courthouse, in a public polling place, at a meeting of a State, county, or municipal governing body, in a school, at a professional or school athletic event not related to firearms, in a portion of an establishment licensed by the State to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, or inside the sterile or passenger area of an airport, except to the extent expressly permitted by State law.’.

(b) Clerical Amendment- The table of sections for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 926C the following:

‘926D. National standard for the carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents.’.
 
Jan 2009
371
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Spokane
looks like i would legalize concealed carry in the bad places where CC is'nt allowed.

T
 

Oly

Jan 2009
31
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Thurston County, Washington
I read it quickly. If it makes the CWP codes consistent and applicable in all the states then I think it's great. If one likes to travel CCW through other states it takes different steps for different states which essentially makes it a PITA.
Ore., for example will only honor a CWP from states that border it. If your from Michigan for example forget carrying there.

I believe that keeping things simple and consistent is usually the way to go, but heck what do I know.
 
Jan 2009
371
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Spokane
I read it quickly. If it makes the CWP codes consistent and applicable in all the states then I think it's great. If one likes to travel CCW through other states it takes different steps for different states which essentially makes it a PITA.
Ore., for example will only honor a CWP from states that border it. If your from Michigan for example forget carrying there.

I believe that keeping things simple and consistent is usually the way to go, but heck what do I know.

last I checked oregon didn't honor any other ones.

T
 
Jan 2009
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Renton, WA
It's a no-brainer that should have happened a long time ago, IMO. It's absolutely ridiculous and unaccpetable that you can be a perfectly law-abiding citizen, and cross a state border and suddenly become an armed felon.

I'm still amazed at how easy it is to get a CPL in WA despite the fact that our state govt is traditionally fairly liberal/democratic. Sometimes you just don't look a gift horse in the mouth. :grin:
 
Jan 2009
370
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Washington
I'm still amazed at how easy it is to get a CPL in WA despite the fact that our state govt is traditionally fairly liberal/democratic. Sometimes you just don't look a gift horse in the mouth. :grin:

+1234567890

:five:
 
Jan 2009
190
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Bremerton, Wa
It's a no-brainer that should have happened a long time ago, IMO. It's absolutely ridiculous and unaccpetable that you can be a perfectly law-abiding citizen, and cross a state border and suddenly become an armed felon.

I'm still amazed at how easy it is to get a CPL in WA despite the fact that our state govt is traditionally fairly liberal/democratic. Sometimes you just don't look a gift horse in the mouth. :grin:




+1 on both points :mfclap:
 
Feb 2009
3
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Astoria, OR
I'm pretty sure they honor a couple others
just not washington's (cause we don't require a class)


From Clatsop County's website

Effective FEBRUARY 1, 2004, we will accept Concealed Handgun License applications from Washington residents residing in the following counties ONLY:

Pacific
Grays Harbor
Wahkiakum
At this time we will continue with renewals for all Washington Concealed Handgun License holders. This is subject to change at a later date.

From here

Clatsop County Oregon - Concealed Weapons Permits

And here's a good guide to reciprocity laws for all states

http://www.sirwaltergunclub.com/data/recguide.pdf

Apparently Oregon does not recognise a CCW from any other state.

Ron
 
Jan 2009
84
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Puget Sound, Wa.
It finally would make sense that any permit issued in your state would be honored by any state/territory- like a driver's license.

Now, if they can only work on that Class 3 permit for all states.....:devil:
 
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