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A while ago I wrote to Dianne Feinstein about the national CCW reciprocity bill. I figured I'd never get an actual response back, but I did. Thought I'd share it with you all.
Dear mister0523:
I received your letter and want to thank you for contacting me regarding concealed weapons license reciprocity. I respect your opinion on this matter, and I welcome the opportunity to share my point of view.
On February 28, 2011, Representative Cliff Stearns (R-FL) introduced the "National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011" (H.R. 822), which would effectively allow the concealed carry gun laws of one state to nullify restrictions on concealed carry in other states. This bill would force California to recognize concealed carry permits issued in other states – including states with less restrictive gun control laws. To date, no companion legislation has been introduced in the United States Senate.
I do not support concealed weapons license reciprocity. It is my belief that concealed weapons laws that may work in rural areas may not be suitable in urban areas. What is good for Alaska or Wyoming may not be good for California or New York. The problem with a federal policy mandating concealed carry reciprocity is that it would usurp the right of states to grant concealed weapons licenses in the manner, and to those individuals, that they see fit.
Last Congress, Senator John Thune (R-SD) offered legislation similar to the "National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act" as an amendment to the "National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2010" (S. 1390). I opposed the measure, and the amendment failed by a vote of 58 to 39 because it did not receive the required 60 votes needed to pass.
Please know that while concealed weapons reciprocity may be an issue on which we disagree, I respect your opinion and I am sure that there will be other issues on which we will find common ground.
I hope you will continue to keep me informed on issues of importance to you. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-3841.
Sincerely yours,
Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
I received your letter and want to thank you for contacting me regarding concealed weapons license reciprocity. I respect your opinion on this matter, and I welcome the opportunity to share my point of view.
On February 28, 2011, Representative Cliff Stearns (R-FL) introduced the "National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011" (H.R. 822), which would effectively allow the concealed carry gun laws of one state to nullify restrictions on concealed carry in other states. This bill would force California to recognize concealed carry permits issued in other states – including states with less restrictive gun control laws. To date, no companion legislation has been introduced in the United States Senate.
I do not support concealed weapons license reciprocity. It is my belief that concealed weapons laws that may work in rural areas may not be suitable in urban areas. What is good for Alaska or Wyoming may not be good for California or New York. The problem with a federal policy mandating concealed carry reciprocity is that it would usurp the right of states to grant concealed weapons licenses in the manner, and to those individuals, that they see fit.
Last Congress, Senator John Thune (R-SD) offered legislation similar to the "National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act" as an amendment to the "National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2010" (S. 1390). I opposed the measure, and the amendment failed by a vote of 58 to 39 because it did not receive the required 60 votes needed to pass.
Please know that while concealed weapons reciprocity may be an issue on which we disagree, I respect your opinion and I am sure that there will be other issues on which we will find common ground.
I hope you will continue to keep me informed on issues of importance to you. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-3841.
Sincerely yours,
Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
Member
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