Concealed Weapon Bill Passes House Committee

On October 25, the House Judiciary Committee approved, 19-11, H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. The bill would permit a person who is eligible to possess, transport, ship, or receive a firearm, and who is carrying a valid, government-issued photo ID and license, to carry a concealed weapon in any state other than his or her state of residence.

During consideration of this bill, the committee rejected:

• An amendment by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) to limit a person’s eligibility to possess or carry a concealed handgun if she or he has been convicted of a misdemeanor sex offense of a minor, 11-17;
• An amendment by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) to limit an individual’s eligibility to carry a concealed weapon if she or he has been convicted of stalking, 9-15; and
• An amendment by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) to limit an individual’s eligibility to carry a concealed weapon if she or he is under court order that results in her or his ineligibility to possess a firearm, 12-14.