WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and 43 of his Republican Senate colleagues recently introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, legislation which would allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state that allows concealed carry, while still abiding by that state’s laws.

“As a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, I’m proud to introduce the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act,” said Senator Tillis. “This commonsense legislation ensures that law-abiding citizens can exercise their constitutional right to carry concealed firearms across state lines while respecting the laws of each state. This legislation is a critical step in protecting the right of self-defense for Americans, no matter where they travel.”

Background:

Specifically, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act:

• Allows individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state with concealed carry laws;
• Treats state-issued concealed carry permits like drivers’ licenses where an individual can use their home-state license to drive in another state, but must abide by that other state’s speed limit or road laws;
• And protects state sovereignty by not establishing a national standard for concealed carry. 

This legislation is endorsed by the National Rifle Association (NRA), the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), and Gun Owners of America (GOA).

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