Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Concealed Carry Reciprosity - The Wrap-up

Thanks to Daniel over at Newsy.com for this wonderful video which provides a balanced overview of this controversial issue, as he says, "without the flying insults."

2 comments:

  1. MikeB,

    The video suffers from a lack of knowledge and explanation.

    It makes it sounds as if all of a sudden states will be forced to recognize other state permits. That isn't the case. All the amendment did was standardize the reciprocity and make each state recognize another state permit....much like a driver's license.

    For Example, Texas already recognizes the following state permits under reciprocity
    Reciprocal States

    Alabama
    Alaska
    Arizona
    Arkansas
    Colorado
    Delaware
    Florida
    Georgia
    Idaho
    Indiana
    Kansas
    Kentucky
    Louisiana
    Michigan
    Mississippi
    Missouri
    Montana
    New Mexico
    North Carolina
    North Dakota
    Oklahoma
    Pennsylvania
    South Carolina
    South Dakota
    Tennessee
    Utah
    Wyoming
    And these states even if they don't recognize Texas Permits
    * California
    * Connecticut
    * Hawaii
    * Iowa
    * Maryland
    * Massachusetts
    * Nebraska
    * Nevada
    * New Jersey
    * New York
    * Rhode Island
    * Washington
    That is 27 states with reciprocity and 13 unilateral.....40 states with carrying privileges in Texas our of 48 states that allow concealed carry. Hardly a sweeping change is it?

    Earlier you made a statement about Mississippi not having training requirements and Texas would be "forced to accept" those with permits. Check the list above!!
    Mississippi and Texas have had reciprocity agreements since Sept 2004. Hardly a problem for Texas.
    Can you show any evidence that the lack of training by Mississippi residents has been a problem in Texas?

    If states have to recognize business contracts, marriage licenses, driver's licenses, etc ' why not concealed handgun licenses?

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  2. MikeB,

    No answer to why not CHL permits if we recognize the rest?

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