One of liberals’ worst nightmares is on the verge of coming true.
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that makes it easier for gun owners to conceal carry across state lines. The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act made it through on a 231-198 vote.
The National Rifle Association immediately heralded the vote as a historic win for the Second Amendment.
“This vote marks a watershed moment for Second Amendment rights,” said Chris W. Cox, executive director of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action. “The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act is the culmination of a 30-year movement recognizing the right of all law-abiding Americans to defend themselves, and their loved ones, including when they cross state lines.”
The bill, H.R. 38, will allow Americans who legally conceal carry firearms to do so in other states.
It also addresses the modern issue of mass shootings by giving state and government agencies incentive to update the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) with the most current information.
The tragic killing of 26 innocent people at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas last month prompted dialogue about bureaucratic failing when it became known that the killer, Devin Kelley, was only able to legally purchase firearms because the Air Force failed to report his domestic violence conviction to NICS.
Another feature of H.R. 38 is an expedited process for removing names that have been erroneously submitted to NICS. The bill requires a response to an appeal in no more than 60 days.
“This bill ensures that all law-abiding citizens in our great country can protect themselves in the manner they see fit without accidentally running afoul of the law,” Cox stated. “We now call on the Senate to take up and pass this critical legislation.”
A similar bill is currently pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Democrats are largely opposed to the bill. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) blasted the vote on Twitter.
Inviting violent criminals to carry concealed weapons doesn’t save lives
Inviting domestic abusers to carry concealed weapons doesn’t save lives
Inviting convicted stalkers to carry concealed weapons doesn’t save livesYet the @HouseGOP just voted to do exactly that #StopCCR
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) December 6, 2017
But news of the bill’s approval has been enthusiastically received among conservatives.
Yippy finally the second amendment getting fixed it’s just the beginning and the liberals and left in tears
— Joseph arndt (@Chevycolorado12) December 6, 2017
Thanks Michael Bloomberg, Shannon Watts & Gabby Giffords 4Pushing so hard for senseless #guncontrol causing WeThePeople to push back harder
— PEGASUS 61 (@Pegasus6one) December 6, 2017
Awesome!!! I am really starting to feel like an American Thank You POTUS !!!
— Joe (@joe817hoff) December 7, 2017
#Winning!!!
— PEGASUS 61 (@Pegasus6one) December 6, 2017
Lawful reciprocity is the way of the future. Law abiding citizens shouldn’t have to worry about becoming accidental felons.
— Matthew Henderson (@mh3nders0n) December 6, 2017
Totally makes sense and should have happened years ago. Real question is will The Senate approve it ?????? #2A #NRA #MolonLabe #MAGA #TCOT @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/7XfDX4ARF2
— William Wallace (@WmWallace1911) December 7, 2017
How silly is it, that we have to pass a law for what was written as law in the foundation of our Constitution.
— Roy McMillan II (@DevilDog031186) December 7, 2017
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