Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. This commonsense legislation ensures that our Second Amendment rights don't end when we cross State lines. We are all aware of the story of Shaneen Allen, a mother of three who was pulled over in New Jersey after committing a minor traffic violation. She told the police legally that she had a handgun on her person and a concealed carry permit. She was unaware that the permit was not transferable to New Jersey, and she had no prior criminal record. Nonetheless, she spent 40 days in a jail cell. Americans like Shaneen are exposed to real risks of accidentally breaking the law of another State simply by exercising their constitutional right. This bill ensures that valid concealed carry permits from one State are valid in all other States. {time} 1545 It creates legal protections for law-abiding gun owners against States that violate this statute. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this important legislation and to show the American people the Second Amendment is safe with us.”