American gun owners could be closer than ever to seeing constitutional carry laws implemented nationwide.
Congressman Richard Hudson from North Carolina, a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights, has introduced House Resolution 38, known as “The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act,” in the U.S. House of Representatives.
This bill aims to allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms across state lines without worrying about differing state laws.
Passing HR 38 is essential, but there is a strategic challenge: the bill might pass the House by a narrow margin but faces a likely filibuster in the Senate, primarily due to opposition from Senate Democrats.
To overcome this, supporters argue that HR 38 must be attached to a “must-pass” federal spending bill, ensuring it becomes law as part of essential government funding. This approach is seen as the best chance to enshrine our constitutional right to keep and bear arms into federal law once and for all.
If HR 38 becomes law, it would mark a major victory for constitutional freedom and public safety for law-abiding gun owners.
Currently, gun owners traveling from state to state face a confusing patchwork of laws, often risking accidental violations simply by exercising their right to self-defense while away from home.
Nationwide concealed carry reciprocity would eliminate these uncertainties. No longer would law-abiding citizens have to sacrifice safety or legal protection while traveling.
Furthermore, this law would protect gun owners from being treated unfairly or criminalized for carrying firearms legally under their home state laws.
It would empower responsible citizens to defend themselves against criminals, regardless of the local political climate or restrictions imposed by individual states, especially in areas with stricter gun control laws.
West Virginians who support the Second Amendment are calling for immediate action on this overdue legislation. With a majority of House members backing the bill and a president already pledging to sign such a law, the time to act is now.
Passing HR 38 will restore and protect a fundamental American right that has been under threat from national Democrats who, according to their party platform, oppose the right to bear arms.
Opponents often claim that national concealed carry reciprocity would lead to more guns on the streets and an increase in violence. However, this argument ignores that convicted felons are already prohibited by law from possessing firearms.
Those who break the law and carry illegally will continue to do so regardless of changes in concealed carry laws. What HR 38 does is give honest, law-abiding citizens the power to protect themselves in dangerous situations.
This legislation would especially benefit people living in “blue” states and cities with strict gun control policies, where law-abiding citizens currently face more challenges to exercising their constitutional rights. By leveling the playing field nationwide, HR 38 improves the chances of responsible gun owners prevailing during violent encounters.
It is important that all Americans who support the Second Amendment reach out to their congressional representatives and urge them to back HR 38. This is a pivotal moment to secure a law that respects and protects the constitutional right to carry firearms safely and legally across state lines.
The information in this letter is sourced from Gun Owners of America, a respected advocate for gun rights.
— Steve Wolverton, Parkersburg
