Sen. Cornyn Statement on Senate Democrats' Defeat of Concealed Carry Amendment

Statement

Sen. Cornyn Statement on Senate Democrats' Defeat of Concealed Carry Amendment

Senate Democrats today defeated an amendment cosponsored by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn that would help in reducing crime by providing reciprocity for the carrying of concealed firearms. This amendment to the Defense Authorization bill (S. 1390), offered by Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, would have allowed individuals to carry lawfully concealed firearms across state lines, while at the same time respecting the laws of the host state. Sen. Cornyn issued the following statement:

"Today Senate Democrats confirmed they are aligned with President Obama's intention to hinder, not defend, our Second Amendment rights. They defeated an amendment I cosponsored that would allow law-abiding Texans with Concealed Handgun Licenses to protect themselves while traveling to other states. I'm disappointed with this move and certainly hope it is not a sign of things to come. The Second Amendment guarantees law-abiding citizens the fundamental right to bear arms, and Congress should be working to defend, not weaken, these constitutional rights."

BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT

Source