II 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2188 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 13, 2012 Mr. Begich (for himself, Mr. Manchin, and Mr. Baucus) 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.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012.

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Reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms

(a)

In General

Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 926C the following:

926D.

Reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms

(a)

Definitions

In this section— (1)the term eligible individual means an individual who is not prohibited under Federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm; and (2)the term identification document means a document made or issued by or under the authority of the United States Government, a State, or a political subdivision of a State which, when completed with information concerning a particular individual, is of a type intended or commonly accepted for the purpose of identifying individuals. (b)

Authorization

Notwithstanding any provision of the law of any State or political subdivision thereof, and except as provided in subsection (c), an eligible individual may carry a concealed handgun (other than a machinegun or destructive device) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce in any State, other than the State of residence of the eligible individual, that— (1)has a statute that allows residents of the State to obtain licenses or permits to carry concealed firearms; or (2)does not prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms by residents of the State for lawful purposes. (c)

Conditions and limitations

(1)

In general

An eligible individual carrying a concealed handgun in a State under this section shall be permitted to carry a handgun subject to the same conditions and limitations imposed by or under Federal or State law or the law of a political subdivision of a State, except as to eligibility to carry a concealed handgun, that apply to residents of the State or political subdivision who— (A)have a license or permit issued by the State or political subdivision to carry a concealed handgun; or (B)if the State does not issue licenses or permits described in subparagraph (A), are not prohibited by the State from carrying a concealed handgun. (2)

Identification; license or permit

An eligible individual who is carrying a concealed handgun under this section shall carry— (A)a valid identification document containing a photograph of the individual; and (B)a valid license or permit that— (i)is issued under the law of a State; and (ii)permits the individual to carry a concealed firearm.

. (b)

Technical and conforming 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. Reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. . (c)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.