A nationwide bill could soon make life on the road safer for truckers. Introduced on January 9 by U.S. Representative Richard Hudson of North Carolina, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, or H.R. 38, aims to allow concealed carry license holders to carry their firearms across state lines.
What it means: This bill would let those with concealed carry permits, or who live in states with Constitutional Carry, travel through the U.S. without worrying about different state laws.
- Rep. Hudson argues that the bill protects Second Amendment rights for individuals crossing state lines.
- The legislation has support from groups like the NRA-ILA and Gun Owners of America.
By the numbers: Truckers currently face challenges with different state concealed carry laws, affecting their ability to protect themselves on the road.
The back story: Previous attempts to pass similar bills failed, but with expected backing from President-Elect Trump, there is optimism this time around.
The bill's passage would simplify legal carry for truckers operating nationwide, reported according to CDL Life. Current laws pose difficulties even for those with valid permits.
For the trucking community, this bill would potentially provide more uniform protection, streamlining compliance across state lines. The future of H.R. 38 remains under watch as it progresses through legislative channels, gaining attention from drivers nationwide.