New York AG Leads Coalition Opposing Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

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According to them, the legislation will weaken local laws that prohibit concealed carry by certain individuals such as domestic abusers and violent misdemeanor offenders.

Concealed carry reciprocity will increase acts of terrorism, mass violence

Additionally, they argued the legislation will result to the proliferation of potentially dangerous/irresponsible non-residents with concealed weapons across the country. They believe it will facilitate gun trafficking. It will embolden traffickers to transport guns across State lines for criminal purposes.

Furthermore, the AGs said their colleague from New York County “correctly notes that concealed carry reciprocity may play into the hands of terrorists.”

According to them, “This legislation is at odds with constitutional principles of federalism. States that wish to enter into reciprocity agreements with other States can and have already done so.”

The AGs are worried the legislation if enacted will increase gun trafficking, acts of terrorism, and other mass violence.