Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of state attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, H.R. 38. This legislation aims to allow individuals legally permitted to carry concealed firearms in their home states to do so in any state that recognizes concealed carry, thereby addressing inconsistent state laws that currently jeopardize citizens’ rights.
In a letter to House leadership, Wilson highlights the significant public safety benefits of this measure, noting that many law-abiding citizens face felony charges for legal conduct simply by crossing state lines. The coalition’s letter points out that while concealed carry licensees tend to be more law-abiding than the general public, the criminalization of technical violations remains unacceptable. Wilson asserts that Congress must act swiftly to protect these rights before further delays result in unjust treatment of responsible gun owners.
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