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2017 S. 446, Cornyn: Competing National Reciprocity Bill Introduced in Senate
Per the NRA website:
https://www.nraila.org/articles/2017...l-in-us-senate The bill recognizes the diversity of state concealed carry laws by making each person subject to the concealed carry laws of the state where they are present, including certain places off-limits to firearms and laws governing the defensive use of force. It merely allows out-of-state permittees to concealed carry the same way in-state residents already do. I can't track down the text of the bill as of yet, but it doesn't seem like it will do what HB 38 would in allowing Ca residents to CCW in CA with a out of state CCW licence. Could be bad news for us, because the NRA is backing the Senate bill. S. 446, The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, sponsored by Senator John Cornyn (TX). -Cee |
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Assuming the bills from Cornyn is the same as he submitted last year, we will have a problem. It's his "Home State" language that I believe will prohibit CA residents from using a non-resident CCW licence.
These were last years CCW Reciprocity bills: S. 498 – Introduced by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas), this legislation would respect the rights of individuals who possess concealed carry permits from their home state, or who are not prohibited from carrying concealed in their home state, to exercise those rights in any other state that does not prohibit concealed carry. This bill currently has 32 cosponsors. Please contact your U.S. Senators at (202) 224-3121, and ask them to cosponsor and support S. 498. H.R. 923 – Introduced by U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.), this legislation is the House companion bill to S. 498. The legislation would also respect the rights of individuals who possess concealed carry permits from their home state, or who are not prohibited from carrying concealed in their home state, to exercise those rights in any other state that does not prohibit concealed carry. This bill currently has 36 cosponsors. Please contact your U.S. Representative at (202) 224-3121 and ask him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 923. H.R. 986 – Introduced by U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-N.C.), this bill would allow any person with a valid carry permit or license issued by a state to carry a concealed firearm in any other state that does not prohibit concealed carry. This bill would also provide legal protection for law-abiding concealed carry permit holders against states that violate the intent of this bill. This bill currently has 183 cosponsors. Please contact your U.S. Representative at (202) 224-3121 and ask him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 986. H.R. 402 – Introduced by U.S. Representative Rich Nugent (R-Fla.), this bill would allow any person with a valid carry permit or license issued by a state to carry a concealed firearm in any other state that does not prohibit concealed carry. The bill currently has 93 cosponsors. Please contact your U.S. Representative at (202) 224-3121 and ask him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 402. |
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Just looked online and the "shell" of S.446 (115th Congress) has been uploaded. Currently no text, summary or other info, although there are ALREADY 30 co-sponsors.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-...y%22%5D%7D&r=3 |
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This bill needs to go down. Hope it fails.
We want 986 from last year.
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From Cornyn's website press release issued Febnruary 27, 2017:
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/conten...ciprocity-bill "WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, legislation to allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state that also has concealed carry laws, while abiding by that state’s laws." I called ((202) 224-2934) Cornyn's DC office at 1 PM their time and in multiple attempts was not connected to "speak to a staff member" and instead had to leave a message pleading for language that would allow a non-resident permit to be valid in a "no issue" state for a resident of that state (aka Hawaii, where the residents would remain disarmed while surrounded by armed tourists). I'll call again tomorrow, assuming everyone survived the joint session address by Trump. |
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Quoting from the bill: ``Sec. 926D. Reciprocity for the carrying of certainPretty much looks like if you have any state-issued concealed weapon permit you would be entitled to carry in any state that "has a statute that allows residents of the State to obtain licenses or permits to carry concealed firearms" - which I believe is all of them at this point. ETA: Oops, I just noticed the "in any State other than the State of residence of the individual". Sorry about that. Yeah, that's crazy - if you live in a commie-ruled state that has tight (may-issue) permit rules then you may have people from Vermont (which requires no permit) carrying in your state while you can't. Boo. Hopefully Peruta wins in SCOTUS and "may issue" goes away. ETA2: You know, there is no comma after the word "commerce" in the phrase "carry a concealed handgun (other than a machinegun or destructive device) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce in any State other than the State of residence of the individual". You could argue that Congress is saying that the firearm has to have been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce in any State other than the State of residence of the individual, not that they are saying that you may carry in any State other than the State of residence of the individual. Sometimes bad drafting works out our advantage? P.S. I joined 4 years ago and this is my first post. How odd eh? Last edited by MotoCache1; 02-28-2017 at 11:01 AM.. |
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Totally agree. This is awesome, and is a BIG change from his previous bill. The "a State" is the key wording. Great news!!! EDIT: Jumped the gun and failed to read the entire bill DAMN! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by ceedubG; 02-28-2017 at 3:09 PM.. |
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Might not be a gap. They went out of their way to exclude carrying in your state of residence under the provisions of the act. The idea may be that when you are visiting another state you are certainly engaged in "interstate commerce", which Congress has the power to regulate under Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution. But if you are in your own state your affect on interstate commerce may be negligible, and therefore it may be a purely intrastate issue where state law should control.
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"may possess or carry a concealed handgun <snip> in any State other than the State of residence of the individual" In other words, if you cannot get a CCW in your state of residence, you aren't carrying in that state.
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NRA Life Member Mr. President, I can't take any more winning! Make it stop Mr. President. The winning is YUGGEEEE! "If you've got a problem with the US, you better make sure it's not a military problem." SSgt Leslie Edwards |
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I think it's important to be mindful that we don't act like those we despise and push for legislation that is constitutionally infirm - even if we have the votes to do it. You should have a right to carry in your own state without the Congress getting involved. Hopefully SCOTUS will find in Peruta's favor and you shall have your right to carry unchained. Meanwhile I'm not sure it's Congress's place to get involved in that intrastate matter. Just my two cents. Sorry if it's an unpopular sentiment. |
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Arghh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by ceedubG; 02-28-2017 at 3:10 PM.. |
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To be be honestt, having the home-state CC license may be better in the long run.
Given that people from other states can than carry in California, a lawsuit can be filed since those from out of state would have more rights than people that reside in the state. Could pave the way for the courts to be forced to recognize that CC is a right, thus causing CA/NY (plus a few others) to be forced to issue CC Licenses on a shall issue basis. |
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We don't want to have the NJs of this country continually arresting folks and dragging them through hell only to set them free when confronted and claim there was no harm done. If they're forced to shell out $$ each time the crap will stop. |
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Either way, this Cornyn bill is garbage, it rubber stamps blue states rights to abolish the 2nd amendment where and when it is convenient and leaves us, the state with the most gun owners in the country, to slowly be regulated and priced out of our right to keep and bear arms. Hudson reciprocity or bust. |
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One of the bills I read was much better in that it excluded persons carrying under the act from the provisions of the Federal GFSZA (something that is a problem when carrying under state reciprocity today), and it also specifically stated that the firearm consisted of the handgun, the magazine (if applicable), and the ammunition. Hence we wouldn't be troubled with magazine capacity bans or issues about hollowpoint ammo in NJ.
This bill could definitely use some improvement. |
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This is very succinct, and seems like the right analysis. Probably the bet chance to get some democrat senators onboard to pass national reciprocity. Won't help us in non issue Ca counties like Alameda or SF. Uhgggg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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These are toothless bills. |
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Because of SCOTUS, every state allows concealed carry (in theory) Last edited by Strongisland; 03-01-2017 at 4:38 PM.. |
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Bottom line: This bill has always been the cowards way out, and continues to be such.
The NRA is happy to take my California money but is dropping the ball on this one. To hear the NRA describe it to me as a member, it is ONLY for residents of a state carrying in another state and does NOT cover out of state permits. Period. |
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I called and left my opinion, but I hope this one goes away. Non resident permit allowance is crucial to me.
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After several more calls to Cornyn's office ((202) 224-2934) today I finally reached a live staff member (left a recorded message yesterday) and explained how the wording of the bill as indicated in the senator's press release ("allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state") would not help us in Hawaii because no one has a CCW license and therefore no Hawaii residents would be granted reciprocity in any other states. If, however, the language was changed so that non-resident permits were recognized in all states, then 1. Hawaii residents would be able to carry in all other states, and 2. Hawaii residents would be able to lawfully bear arms outside the home in Hawaii (thus joining all the tourists who would have that right under the current language of the bill).
The staff member listened politely and said he would pass along my request. |
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The part I don't like is having to follow the laws of the individual states while carrying. Maybe it has to be, but it can lead to avoidable problems.
For instance, in my home state of OR, I can carry in a school. I don't go there very often, but every once in a while I do. If I am out of state, that is probably a big issue, although it shouldn't be. I don't want to get zapped for that. Or, if I travel to Chicago, the laser sight on my handgun is illegal. I shouldn't have to abide by that law if I am just visiting and have a gun that is legal in my home state. |
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And here's the expected response from the Young Pioneers (aka progressives):
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/artic...like-it-or-not Notice this: "For example, stalkers, drunk drivers and abusive partners can carry a concealed weapon in some states" When my kids used to ask if they could do something ('can I go to the store') I always made them aware of the difference between can and may ('are you asking me if you are physically able to go to the store?') and it's the same here. Anyone CAN carry a concealed weapon, but the question here is who MAY carry one. And in this case the editorial board doesn't differentiate between people who have and have not been convicted of 'stalking, driving drunk, and domestic abuse'. If they are indeed convicted of these crimes (one wonders why drunk driving is included, but that's a discussion for another time) then these people are ALREADY prohibited by federal law of possessing firearms, therefore this law (if enacted) gives them NO legal cover whatsoever. Y'all are going to love this one: "It’s about the gun movement’s relentless effort to militarize every corner of American culture and civic life -- without a shred of credible evidence that it makes Americans safe." This reminds me of another quote 'not a smidgen of corruption in the IRS'. It's always amazing how Young Pioneers (aka progressives) can spout this kind of propaganda, what's more disturbing is that many who read media outlets such as Bloomberg actually believe it. And, as usual, the comments section is the best reading of the whole post. |
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I just read about this on Facebook and had to re-read it three times to confirm that I SHOULD be upset about this. We should ALL let John Cornyn know how unhappy we are with his bill.
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Given California's politics, that would be a dangerous lawsuit. California might respond as you like, but I think it's equally as likely California does Hawaii and resolves the discrepancy by eliminating non-government carry altogether.
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“(1) has a statute under which residents of the State may apply for a license or permit to carry a concealed firearm; orWe reviewed this matter closely, http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...&postcount=512 There are two redrafting options: a) insert into H.R. 38 the following language, "(a) Notwithstanding any provision of the law of any State or political subdivision thereof and 18 U.S.C. §927 . . . (except as provided in subsection (b)) and subject only to the requirements of this section . . ." and subsection (b) "(b) This section shall Since the Congress in all of those clone bills proposes to exercise its commerce clause power, it can occupy the entire field of interstate transport of firearms by concealed carry permit holders. Without complete express and field preemption, the bills are idle exercises as the states can merely enact strict controls or outright prohibition of CCL, thereby triggering the limiting language of "(1) has a statute under which residents of the State may apply for a license or permit to carry a concealed firearm; or “(2) does not prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms by residents of the State for lawful purposes. “(b) This section shall not be construed to supersede or limit the laws of any State that . . ." |
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That would be in violation of heller. Every state HAS to offer a concealed carry license. It's the hurdles you have to jump through in each state to get it that vary. So every state has CC by law...in theory. |
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Fed's need to establish they are addressing Interstate Commerce to get beyond states rights.
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Put another way, section (a) says that the law overrides state law, and then section (b) says that it doesn't. Section (b) wins since, like Amendments to the Constitution, it comes later. It would win in a hostile court even if the ordering weren't normally interpreted that way since a hostile court will "interpret" things to suit its own agenda. As such, on that basis alone, HR38 would be blown out of the water by a hostile court. But additionally, and this is something I wasn't aware of until sarabellum raised it, section 927 of Chapter 18 also can render HR38 null, for it says: Quote:
No, you guys should have figured out by now that there cannot be any ambiguity in a protective law such as this. There can be nothing left unspecified, nothing overlooked, and most certainly nothing left in place that can possibly be legitimately interpreted as meaning something other than what we intend. Have we learned nothing from FOPA??? Either we fix HR38 and S.446 so that it has the same strength as, say, the current incarnation of the American Disabilities Act, or we watch it be shredded to pieces by hostile courts.
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Aside from the legalities and the problems discussed above, if some form of these bills pass, it may be to the benefit of gun owners. Eventually, it's got to bug people in LA, SF, and wherever that any yokel from Ohio or Florida or Oregon or Nevada can carry in LA, SF, or wherever, but they can't.
This would highlight how differently some states treat this issue, vs certain California counties. It might create more popular support for CCW and gun rights, among a population sector that largely doesn't pay attention. |
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