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John, the federal government is still shut down—but Republican leaders in Congress are more focused on the gun lobby's bottom line. Instead of prioritizing reopening the government, they're pushing a dangerous, concealed carry mandate. This alarming bill would force each state to allow people from other states to carry hidden, loaded guns in public—even if they'd be barred under state laws. This includes, for instance, people with dangerous histories like convicted stalkers and domestic abusers, as well as people with no safety training. Send a message now and tell Congress: Vote NO on the Concealed Carry Mandate.
Here's what you need to know about the Concealed Carry Mandate and why it's so dangerous: What is the Concealed Carry Mandate? The Concealed Carry Mandate is a federal "lowest common denominator" bill that would override strong state gun laws, forcing each state to recognize concealed carriers from other states—even those from states that don't require someone to obtain a concealed carry permit and those that don't have any standards about who is and who isn't allowed to carry. Over half of Americans live in states with permit requirements—laws that promote responsible gun ownership and protect the public. This legislation would wipe them out. If passed, states would be required to let people from other states carry concealed, loaded guns in their borders even if they: • Have no permit
The Concealed Carry Mandate guts our gun laws, putting everyone at risk, and tramples over states' rights—which is why your U.S. Representative needs to hear from you: Send a message now and urge Congress to vote NO on the Concealed Carry Mandate. What will this impact? It would force states with strong gun laws to accept weaker ones—risking the same spikes in gun violence we've seen in states with no permit requirements. This would even mean more hidden, loaded guns in school zones and national parks, and other sensitive areas like bars and daycares (depending on your state's laws) by forcing states to allow concealed carry in privately-owned spaces open to the public. It also puts state and local law enforcement in danger. Routine traffic stops could turn deadly, making it more difficult for officers to enforce their own state's gun laws. Police wouldn't be able to quickly verify if someone has a valid permit or is even allowed to carry—and could be sued for even trying. Additionally, the Concealed Carry Mandate would override state laws that prohibit high-capacity magazines, which have been used in some of the nation's deadliest mass shootings—further eroding safety protections. Can you give a real-world example? Under the Concealed Carry Mandate, if a man from South Carolina with a history of domestic violence were going after his estranged girlfriend in New York City, police officers couldn't stop him from carrying his loaded gun in public. That's because South Carolina doesn't block abusers from carrying concealed guns. Worse, the officer could be sued for questioning him. This is why we need your support today!
This dangerous bill would make it easier for abusers, criminals, and untrained individuals from other states to carry hidden guns in states that wouldn't otherwise let them—the gun lobby's dream, and a public safety nightmare. John, urge lawmakers to vote NO. Thanks for taking action,
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