No, the "eligible to carry in state of residence" is for permit-less/Constitutional Carry states. If you live in Maine, for instance, you would not need a CCW permit. Reciprocity would be automatic based on state issued drivers license or other proof of residence.
I didn't look at the amendments. The original wording as specific to carrying "a permit from A STATE, OR be eligible to carry in state of residence." If the amendment passes, then we're going to have to fight HI for "shall issue", especially if the other states stop issuing non-resident permits. With reciprocity, it would make sense they would, otherwise the state with the longest permit validity period, lowest cost and/or least strict requirements will be the one everyone would carry.
the bill is still fluid and can change anywhere along the way. But that is incorrect, as the bill currently stands with amendments. The "state of residence thing" is a point of contention in the bill throughout this year. I didn't read the bill itself, but the bill was changed to allow out of state permits for in state residents. In other words, as it currently stands,
you can get a concealed carry license in NV, and bring it back to HI and it will be good here. This would bypass the "may issue" bullshit we currently deal with.The original wording from aieahound's post was changed to what the sponsor intended. Which includes reciprocity for non-resident permits, because they know some states (like hawaii) are being bitches when it comes to issuing permits for their own residents. That's the meaning of reciprocity, you can ACQUIRE a permit in ANY state, and it is good in ANY state. That tidbit and the "permitless" thing is what is having liberals screaming. But the "permitless" thing is a sham, because while an alaska resident can carry in alaska without permit, to carry in permit states, they will need a permit to carry in those states. So they're only eligible to carry in permitless states without a permit (from any of the 50 states).
Out of 435 seats, this bill has 213 cosponsors. It is highly likely to pass the house, probably along party lines. It will have a tougher time in the senate, also along party lines. And trump should sign.
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The current House Bill would allow travelers to cross state lines with valid conceal carry permits, even if it meant traveling from a state with lax standards to one with strict standards. It would also allow individuals who reside in “permitless carry” states to carry a firearm throughout the country with no permit at (I believe this is false) a
ll and it would require states to allow their own residents to carry guns with “non-resident permits” that they obtained from another state.Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., announced on Tuesday that the Senate version of the bill now has enough Republican co-sponsors to overcome a filibuster.