II 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3275 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 26, 2006 Mr. Allen (for himself, Mr. Nelson of Nebraska, Mr. Craig, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Lott, Mrs. Dole, Mr. Vitter, Mr. Ensign, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Burr, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Sununu, and Mr. Thune) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State.
1.
National standard for the carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents
(a)
In general
Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 926C the following:
926D.
National standard for the carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents
(a)
Definition
In this section, the term another State means a State other than the State from which a person holds a license or permit described in subsection (b)(2). (b)
Authorization
Notwithstanding any provision of the law of any State or political subdivision thereof, and subject to subsection (c), a person may carry a concealed firearm (other than a machinegun or destructive device) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce in another State if the person— (1)is not prohibited by Federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm; and (2)is carrying a valid license or permit that— (A)is issued by a State; and (B)permits the person to carry a concealed firearm (other than a machinegun or destructive device). (c)
Licensing
(1)
In general
If another State issues licenses or permits to carry concealed firearms, a person may carry a concealed firearm in that State under this section under the same restrictions that apply to the carrying of a concealed firearm by a person to whom that State has issued such a license or permit. (2)
No licenses by State
Except to the extent expressly permitted by State law, if another State does not issue licenses or permits to carry concealed firearms, a person may not carry a concealed firearm in that State under this section— (A)in a police station; (B)in a public detention facility; (C)in a courthouse; (D)in a public polling place; (E)at a meeting of a State, county, or municipal governing body; (F)in a school; (G)at a professional or school athletic event not related to firearms; (H)in a portion of an establishment licensed by that State to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises; or (I)inside the sterile or passenger area of an airport.
. (b)
Clerical amendment
The table of sections for Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 926C the following: 926D. National standard for the carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents. .