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Just got this response from John Carney regarding my email to him about H.R 822
Fishhunter911:
Isn't it great that we have an @@@ for a member of Senate here in DE?
November 18, 2011
--- Quote ---Dear Mr. **********,
Thank you for taking the time to contact to me about the carrying of concealed handguns. I appreciate your input and thoughts on this important subject.
I have learned over the years that gun control can be a very complex issue. Like many of you, I enjoy hunting. The 2nd amendment grants us the right to bear arms, but I believe this right must be exercised responsibly. We must continue working to prevent guns from ending up in the hands of people who are emotionally disturbed or engaged in criminal activity. Implementing common sense measures that do not affect law-abiding citizens will help stop the proliferation of illegal guns on our streets and in our communities. I am supportive of gun enforcement efforts involving police and prosecutors, as well as effective firearm safety education programs. For instance, as Lieutenant Governor, I implemented Delaware's gun trigger lock education and distribution program, which distributed more than 80,000 gun trigger locks in the state.
As you may know, 48 states have laws allowing individuals to carry concealed handguns for personal protection. While "right-to-carry" laws are administered by the states, there have been some attempts to nationalize them. In 2008, the Department of Interior introduced a set of national regulations to authorize the carrying of concealed handguns on public lands. After a series of public hearings, the Department of Interior published the public land concealment regulations in 2009. However, a U.S. District Judge issued an injunction against the regulations shortly thereafter.
On February 18, 2011, Congressman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) introduced H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. H.R. 822 would allow an individual with a right-to-carry permit from one state to use the same permit in another state as long as it does not violate state law. I voted against this bill when it came before the House on November 16, 2011, although it ultimately passed.
I appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts with me on these matters. I take seriously the trust Delawareans have placed in me and my responsibility to represent them in Congress, and I look forward to serving you in the coming years.
Sincerely,
John Carney
Member of Congress
--- End quote ---
muleman88:
Well he voted against the bill sooooo. I will do my part and vote against him :)
Moosie:
I wish he would have put some effort into explaining WHY he voted against HR822.
Still, I'm voting against him next time around.
Moosie
formerly known as frank:
I got the exact same reply, obviously he voted along party lines. I WILL remember him next election!
Moosie:
Too bad some of these politicians don't grow a set of balls and vote how they want to instead of along party lines. Grrrr.
Moosie
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