Senate right-to-carry bill introduced

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Originally Posted by Rule10b5
Typo.

And I thought I told you to stop being snarky

I thought you were calling my position "sad" -- as in "I was so wrong that it is pathetic." My apologies for the misunderstanding.

Originally Posted by phillyd2

Absolutely no apology needed. I was only saying (trying to say) that the entire state of affairs is "sad". Its like they took away my steak and want me to be thankful for the few crumbs they toss my way. Sen. Thune is a good guy but I would rather his efforts go towards returning our steaks!

Oh yeah, I know that I'm wishing for a rainbow but I'm fine with that.

Cheers!

Awwwwww...
Ain't that a beautiful thing?

Yunz guys are gonna make me cry.

I've said it before and I'll say it again...
Even those with opposing views seem to be able to remain civil to each other here.
It's like a Gun-Toting UTOPIA of sorts!!!

(harps playing softly in the background...)


By the way, I, too would love to carry nationwide, but I can't see it becoming a reality.
(and I'm not poking fun at you guys - I'm truly amazed at the "communication" found on this forum!!!)

[theshadow]

Originally Posted by Rule10b5

The bottom line in all of this is that the Federal government doesn't force the states to do it -- they do it voluntarily, and they respect the sovereignty of the other states in the union.

Thanks for this, and this is why 'I ain't no Lawyer, and don't playz one in der TV' I ain't bright enoght, when it comes to the law and neuances there of.

[87th PVI]

Haven't they been introducing similar bills since 1995 that have been unsuccessful?
Anyway, Here's the latest from the NRA site... the last sentance kind of negates the whole thing by gving states a loophole...if an anti gun host state like NJ or CA etc passes a law that says you can't carry on a public road or sidewalk for example... it would negate this law if it were to miraculously pass.
I do love paragraph 3 though! It should be a federal law for every American to read that paragraph every day!

Thune Introduces Bill to Allow Individuals to Carry Concealed Weapons Across State Lines

February 4th, 2009 - Washington, D.C. - Senator John Thune yesterday introduced the Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (S.371), a bill that would allow individuals to carry lawfully concealed firearms across state lines, while at the same time respecting the laws of the host state.

"South Dakota is a state with responsible laws allowing citizens to protect themselves with concealed weapons," said Thune. "Law-abiding South Dakotans should be able to exercise the right to bear arms in states with similar regulations on concealed firearms."

According to economist and leading firearms researcher John Lott, Jr., states with concealed carry laws enjoy significantly lower violent crime rates. His data shows that for every year a state has a concealed carry law, the murder rate declines by three percent, rape by two percent, and robberies by over two percent.

Currently, some states with concealed carry laws grant reciprocity to permit-holders from other select states. Senator Thune's bill strikes the appropriate balance between individual and states' rights by allowing an individual to carry a concealed firearm across state lines if they either have a valid permit or if, under their state of residence, they are entitled to do so.

Traveling individuals must follow the laws of the host state, including laws concerning specific types of locations in which firearms may or may not be carried.