House Passes Bill Requiring States Recognize Concealed Gun Permits
The Senate is considering a similar law, making it more likely all Americans will be able to secretly carry firearms across state lines.
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The House of Representatives approved the Conceal Carry Reciprocity bill, bringing the U.S. one step closer to effectively allowing all Americans to secretly carry firearms.
The Republican-sponsored bill, which the National Rifle Association has called its “highest legislative priority in Congress,” would amend the federal criminal code to allow the concealed transport of handguns across state lines, so long as both states allow concealed carry. The final vote, on legislation that included a provision increasing federal and state reporting to the national gun background check system, was 231 to 198.