Can Trump make CCW in all 50 states?

[press1280]

National reciprocity s definitely within reach, provided Ayotte holds on in NH.

Just declaring nationwide ccw (I guess you mean shall issue) I would say no.

 

[MDFF2008]

I don't know that there is any constitutional power to force a state to go Shall Issue, but there is power to force national reciprocity, including non-resident permits.

 

[mac1_131]

No, but the GOP House and Senate can send something for him to sign, and his Supreme Court nominees can cement the right to carry

yes. I think you have to firm up scotus first, then national reciprocity bill for ANY state issued ccw permit, just like drivers licenses are recognized

I think this has a good chance. In the first term even, none of this Hogan waffling BS. I think Trump will do it.

 

[Melnic]

Do you also feel the states should control free speech? Should the states control the newspapers and TV news?

No, I don't feel states should violate the constitution.

I feel Maryland is violating the constitution in many aspects.

Don't get me wrong, I believe in conceal carry for those who qualify (non prohibited person).
I also believe in some training/education requirements. I'm not experienced enough to dictate what those are however.

 

[CrazySanMan]

Heller defined "to keep". We need another monumental court case to define "bear". If SCOTUS can rule that bearing arms means carrying outside the hearth and home I think that would do it.

 

[Brooklyn]

He cannot but I guarantee NRA lawyers are foaming at the mouth to get each state to the supreme court.

And SAF..you know the Heller guys that defied the NRA .

 

[ryan_j]

My opinion is that The states should control this, The President and US Congress should not.
Too many people argue how a presidential election would decide issues that should and are in the hands of the state.

The 2nd amendment is not a states rights issue.

 

[nmyers]

I'm sure that our members who are attorneys could come up with a solution.

It seems, to a lay person like me, the easiest solution would be for the White House to submit a bill requiring the Federal pre-emption of firearms laws. Enactment would render ALL state & local firearms laws null & void; all we would have left is GCA68 restrictions. Instead of chasing after thousands of state & local gun laws, we would only need to deal with the Federal law (which has no restrictions on carrying of firearms at present).

 

[swinokur]

He can make reciprocity the law of the land.

That doesn't help us stuck in MD

 

[thomfantomas]

ugh i still hate this state but man do i sure do Love America!

 

[thomfantomas]

but regardless the odds are in our favor period!

 

[jeffie7]

He can make reciprocity the law of the land.

That doesn't help us stuck in MD

If they did that, they would open it up due to money from the permits. Why limit the people when everyone and their mother from VA can cross over with a gun? It's a lost cause at that point.

How does drivers licenses work? Does each state have to agree to honor each separate state? Or is that a federal law?

Drivers license = privilege
Owning a gun = right

 

[swinokur]

Google the Drivers License compact

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driver_License_Compact

The Feds are not involved

 

[swinokur]

If they did that, they would open it up due to money from the permits. Why limit the people when everyone and their mother from VA can cross over with a gun? It's a lost cause at that point.

How does drivers licenses work? Does each state have to agree to honor each separate state? Or is that a federal law?

Drivers license = privilege
Owning a gun = right

I have said repeatedly that will be the reason the Gov or the GA would be forced to do something. Folks from other states carrying here will be the catalyst

 

[swinokur]

the courts have said repeatedly that carry can be regulated.

possession is a right.

Carry is not. Until we hear from SCOTUS.

 

[Proline Fisher]

http://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2016/1...l&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Looks like H.R 986 would be the best?

 

[swinokur]

Those bills were from 2015. They would need to be resubmitted

 

[GolfR]

Probably not, but reciprocity across state lines is a definite possiblity.

It's right on his campaign page that he wants to make this happen. You could then obtain a Utah CCW and you would be able to carry in all states....WIN!

 

[Doctor_M]

Lots can be done with the Executive, House, and Senate in line (with an immediate SC appointee to boot).... but this is the Republican party, so they are perfectly capable of screwing it up.

 

[swinokur]

It's right on his campaign page that he wants to make this happen. You could then obtain a Utah CCW and you would be able to carry in all states....WIN!

No previous attempts at National Reciprocity would have allowed any state resident to carry in their own state with another state's permit.

none.