Virginia: Bill Filed to Eliminate Right-to-Carry Permit Reciprocity!

[Elderberry]

NRA-ILA 1/14/2020

In an unhinged effort to attack Virginians’ Second Amendment rights, one member of the Michael Bloomberg-bought General Assembly is willing to undermine a bipartisan policy advanced by the previous Democratic governor and target one of the state’s most law-abiding constituencies. H.B. 569, introduced by New Jersey native Dan Helmer (HD-40), targets Right-to-Carry permit holders by curtailing Virginia’s reciprocity regime.

At present, Virginia recognizes Right-to-Carry permits issued by all other states. Out-of-state carry permit holders are free to carry in the Commonwealth, provided they obey local laws and carry photo identification. The present law also helps Virginia Right-to-Carry permit holders because some jurisdictions only grant another state permit reciprocity if that other state recognizes their permit.

Virginia’s path to full Right-to-Carry permit reciprocity was born out of an earlier episode of anti-gun lunacy. Until late 2015, Virginia recognized 30 state Right-to-Carry permits. At the time, Virginia law gave the state attorney general some discretion regarding which permits the Commonwealth would recognize.

More: https://www.nraila.org/articles/20200114/virginia-bill-filed-to-eliminate-right-to-carry-permit-reciprocity

[Cyber Liberty]

Low-hanging fruit.  Restricting the rights of out-of-staters comes very easily.

[Elderberry]

That's why we must push for a Federal Concealed Carry Reciprocity Law.

[thackney]

That's why we must push for a Federal Concealed Carry Reciprocity Law.

I am still against any further growth of Fed power forcing one state to follow another states law.  That should never be in their power.

[roamer_1]

I am still against any further growth of Fed power forcing one state to follow another states law.  That should never be in their power.

That's right...

[Elderberry]

I am still against any further growth of Fed power forcing one state to follow another states law.  That should never be in their power.

What about then,  Federal Constitutional Carry Legislation?

[roamer_1]

What about then,  Federal Constitutional Carry Legislation?

That's called the 2nd Amendment.

[thackney]

What about then,  Federal Constitutional Carry Legislation?

While I like the concept, what does it say when Federal Legislation is required to force a state to follow the Constitution.  Do we need a unique law for every single right of the people?  That means it is a privilege, not a right.

I would rather see Federal Courts overturn unconstitutional laws.

[Elderberry]

That's called the 2nd Amendment.

Exactly!

[Elderberry]

How about just make it a federal crime for anyone to infringe upon anyone's constitutional rights.

[thackney]

How about just make it a federal crime for anyone to infringe upon anyone's constitutional rights.

That would help.  Assign actual punishment of those passing such laws.

[roamer_1]

Exactly!

But these days, that and six bucks will get you a Mocha Breve with a shot of Irish Creme, whipped cream, and Ovaltine sprinkles... In a go-cup. With a sleeve for your princess fingers.

[sneakypete]

That's called the 2nd Amendment.

@roamer_1

Bless you!

Good to see someone still noticing.

[sneakypete]

How about just make it a federal crime for anyone to infringe upon anyone's constitutional rights.

@Elderberry

That would make a fine starting point to establish a Fascist America.