Concealed Carry True Reciprocity Act Exposed

The Concealed Carry True Reciprocity Act was adopted by ALEC's Criminal Justice Task Force on December 4, 2004 and approved by the ALEC Board of Directors on January 7, 2005. ALEC has attempted to distance itself from this piece of legislation after the launch of ALECexposed.org in 2011, but it has done nothing to get it repealed in the states where it previously pushed for it to be made into law.

CMD's Bill Summary

"Concealed Carry" proposals are very controversial, especially because many cities have made it a crime to carry a concealed firearm, due to public safety concerns. Traditionally, law enforcement groups-- such as police and sheriff's groups-- have opposed legislation to allow permits or otherwise authorize the concealment of firearms and have urged governors to veto such statutes as well.

ALEC Bill Text

Summary

This Act permits two states to enjoy full, bilateral or shared concealed carry rights.

Model Legislation

An Act relating to firearms.

1. A person licensed or permitted to carry a firearm in any state whose laws recognize and give effect in that state to a license or permit issued under the laws of the State of {insert state} shall be authorized to carry a firearm in this state. This section shall apply to a license or permit holder from another state only while the license or permit holder is not a resident of this state. A license or permit holder from another state shall carry the firearm in compliance with the laws of this state.

2. The Statewide Officeholder or State Law Enforcement Agency shall maintain and publish a current list of states that meet the requirements of subsection (1), and publish a quarterly report on the progress related to both negotiations and concluded agreements with other states.

Adopted by the Criminal Justice Task Force December 4, 2004.

Approved by the ALEC Board of Directors January 7, 2005.