NEW: Cicilline Blasts National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act
Thursday, November 17, 2011
U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) spoke out against against the National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act, which he claims undermines gun safety laws by forcing states to allow those with concealed weapon permits from other states to cross state lines and carry a loaded, concealed weapon, even if they do not meet the requirements for such a license or have a permit from that destination state.
Congressman Cicilline offered two amendments. The first would have required that before this law applies, a determination be made that the standards in the two states are “substantially similar.” The second amendment would have prevented application of this provision to a suspected or known terrorist, a person convicted of a sex offense against a minor, stalkers or domestic abusers.
“At a time when many Americans are struggling to find work, hold onto their homes, and put food on the table, the Republican leaders in the House are focusing on advancing a bill that makes it easier to move around the country with a loaded, concealed firearm. This is the wrong priority. This bill paves the way for some of the most dangerous individuals, including known or suspected terrorists and those convicted of serious crimes, to conceal and carry firearms across state lines, “said Cicilline.
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In proposing the final amendment to the bill, Cicilline said “It is hard to imagine that anyone would advocate for preserving a path for terrorists, child sex offenders, stalkers, and domestic abusers, to transport a loaded gun into another state. Yet these glaring loopholes are present in the underlying bill. And, if my amendment is not passed by this body, this dangerous and appalling pathway for violence will remain.”
