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John Cornyn: I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

On the recordApril 17, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. CONSTITUTIONAL CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY ACT OF 2013. (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2013''. (b) Reciprocity for the Carrying of Certain Concealed Firearms.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 926C the following: ``Sec. 926D. Reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any provision of the law of any State or political subdivision thereof to the contrary-- ``(1) an individual who is not prohibited by Federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm, and who is carrying a government-issued photographic identification document and a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State and which permits the individual to carry a concealed firearm, may possess or carry a concealed handgun (other than a machinegun or destructive device) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce in any State other than the State of residence of the individual that-- ``(A) has a statue that allows residents of the State to…
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas
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Apr 17, 2013

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