Gwen Moore Opposes National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act

Washington, DC, November 16, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) voted in opposition to H.R. 822, The National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 a bill that would have required states that permit the carrying of concealed handguns to recognize conceal-and-carry permits from other states. The bill would have also provided that states would be required to allow non-residents to transport and carry concealed weapons within their borders as long as the individual carries valid, government-issued photo identification and a concealed-carry permit from their home state, and the individual is not otherwise prohibited by federal law from doing so. The bill passed by a vote of 271-154.

 

“Once again while the American people want Congress focused on jobs, Republicans continue to bring legislation to the House Floor that will not create a single job,” said Rep. Gwen Moore. “Instead of trying to put more guns on our streets, we need to be focusing on putting the American people back to work.

 

“Considering the horrific acts of gun violence that have taken place throughout our country over the past year we need to be working to strengthen our gun laws, not make it easier for guns to travel across state lines.”

 

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