To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in the State, and to exempt qualified current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns.

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HR 915

Introduced

Feb 25, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Amends the Federal criminal code to establish a national standard for the carrying of certain concealed firearms by non-residents. Authorizes a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one State and who is not prohibited from carrying a firearm under Federal law to carry a concealed firearm in another State in accordance with the restrictions of that State or as specified under this Act. Exempts qualified current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns.

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Mar 6, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 25, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 25, 2003

Introduced in House

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