OOIDA National CALL-TO-ACTION – S845

Clarification!!

We just received the following information from Senator Thune's office:

"In order to protect state's rights, our bill does not allow conceal carry in states that do not already allow the practice.  Individuals must follow the laws of the host state, including laws concerning specific types of locations in which firearms may or may not be carried.  Additionally, if an individual is prohibited by federal law from carrying a firearm, they will continue to be prohibited under our bill."

Alaska and Vermont have unique conceal carry laws in which they do not require a permit to carry.  Illinois and Wisconsin are on the other end of the spectrum in that they don't offer permits.

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Please call your U.S. Senators ASAP!

As you may recall, earlier this year Senator John Thune (SD) introduced S.845, the "Respecting States Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009".  If enacted, S.845 would allow individuals who have a concealed carry permit the ability to carry a firearm in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As things stand now, some states refuse to honor concealed weapons permits from other states. This bill will go a long ways towards ensuring the safety of you and your fellow truckers when you are on the road.

Senator Thune plans to modify the text of S.845 and offer it as an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill that is currently being debated on the Senate floor.   He needs your help to get enough votes to pass his amendment and get it included in the Defense bill.

Senator Thune may offer his amendment as soon as today. Please call your Senators IMMEDIATELY and urge them to support this amendment.  Your message to them and their staff can be as simple as, "I am from (hometown, home state) and I ask that the Senator votes in support of Senator Thune's conceal carry amendment to the Defense bill."

Contact information:
Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Phone: 202-224-4543
Senator John F. Kerry
Phone: 202-224-2742

You are also welcome to call OOIDA at (800) 444-5791. Association staff will be happy to help put you in touch with your elected officials in Washington.

PLEASE call your Senators today!

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If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the Association at 1-800-444-5791.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CAPITOL HILL TAKE NOTICE.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR TRUCKERS THROUGHOUT AMERICA

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