S. 371 (111th): Respecting States Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009

Introduced:
Feb 03, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. John Thune [R-SD]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

S. 845 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Apr 21, 2009

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 3, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 03, 2009
Referred to Committee Feb 03, 2009
Cosponsors
22 cosponsors (21R, 1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed carry permits from the State in which they reside to carry concealed firearms in another State that grants concealed carry permits, if the individual complies with the laws of the State.

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Last updated Feb 03, 2009.
3 pages

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2/3/2009--Introduced.
Respecting States Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to provide for reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms in different states by persons who are not prohibited by federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm and who are: (1) carrying a valid state license or permit for carrying a concealed firearm; or (2) otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in their state of residence.

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Other Citations

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44