Constitutional rights do not end at a state border, and states are required to give full faith and credit to legal permits from other states.
That’s why Rep. Richard Hudson introduced H.R. 38, a concealed carry reciprocity bill that stops anti-gun states like New York and California from cancelling the Second Amendment rights of Americans from other states.
I urge you to co-sponsor and push for a recorded vote on H.R. 38.
I and millions of other Americans are extremely concerned about the erosion of our Second Amendment rights. Passing this bill would be a small step in the right direction.
Sincerely,
Greg Raven, Apple Valley, CA
Response
Thank you for contacting my office regarding the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. This is an important issue and I appreciate hearing your thoughts regarding it.
Under H.R. 38, introduced by Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), an individual who is eligible to carry a concealed firearm in one state would be able to carry or possess a concealed firearm in another state that allows its residents to conceal carry. Furthermore, this legislation would preempt most state and local laws related to concealed carry, establishing a private right of action for a person adversely affected by interference with the concealed-carry eligibility established by this bill.
I believe that this legislation would add critical federal protections for Americans who choose to conceal carry. That is why I have agreed to cosponsor to this important legislation, and I will fight to enact it. H.R. 38 has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration. Please be assured that I will keep your support in mind should this or a similar piece of legislation come before the full House for consideration.
Thank you again for contacting me. Your thoughts and opinions are of critical importance to me as I work to represent California’s 8th District in Congress. If you would like to stay informed on what is happening in Washington, D.C. and the 8th District of California, I encourage you to sign up for my newsletter. I sincerely appreciate your comments and look forward to hearing from you in the future.
Rep. Jay Obernolte, Member of Congress
