UPDATE: MSNBC and CNN report that the Senate rejected the law on carrying concealed weapons. NRA Effort Shot Full of Holes!
Cliff passed this along as something you guys should be aware of since the Thune Amendment is being voted on today about noon. Take a minute and call your Senator and tell him/her to vote NO on the Thune Amendment.
The Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition has long believed that the issue of concealedcarry regulation is one best left to cities and states. Our coalition believes that what state officials, law enforcement and legislators decide are the best policies for rural areas may not be the best forbig cities – and vice-versa.
It is very common for states to set standards for carrying guns on city streets that go beyond simply whether an applicant is able to pass a federal background check. Many states,
including those with strong gun rights traditions, have enacted common sense concealed carry laws that prohibit carrying by persons regarded as unusually dangerous and criminals convicted of certain misdemeanors, or that require safety training for anyone who wants to carry concealedfirearms.
For example:
• At least 31 states prohibit alcohol abusers from obtaining a concealed carry permit, including South Carolina, which prevents “habitual drunkards” from carrying guns.
• At least 35 states prohibit persons convicted of certain misdemeanor crimes from carrying concealed firearms, including Pennsylvania, which bars carrying by those
who have been convicted of impersonating a law enforcement officer and other misdemeanor offenses.
• At least 31 states require the completion of a gun safety program prior to the issuance of a permit, including Nevada, which requires a 40-question written exam
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