Why National Concealed Carry and Due Process Protection Are a Big Deal for Gun Owners ~ VIDEO

Opinion

If you’re a law-abiding gun owner in America, this might be the most exciting moment for your rights in two decades.

Last week, Congress moved forward with two huge pro-Second Amendment bills: H.R. 38 and H.R. 2184. These might sound like just numbers—but what they represent could change everything for responsible gun owners like us.

Let’s break it down.

H.R. 38: National Concealed Carry Reciprocity

So your driver’s license works in all 50 states—but your concealed carry permit? Not so much. Right now, if you legally carry in one state, crossing into another (like from Pennsylvania into New Jersey) could turn you into a felon overnight. That’s not just inconvenient—it’s outrageous.

H.R. 38 fixes that. If passed, it means if you’re legally allowed to carry concealed in your home state, you can carry in any other state that allows concealed carry. It doesn’t override state laws—it just forces states to respect each other’s permits just like they do with marriage licenses and driver’s licenses.

As John Commerford of the NRA-ILA put it, “The right of self-defense shouldn’t end simply because you cross the state line.” That’s just common sense.

Gun control activists are already panicking, shrieking that this would “endanger police” and lead to “more crime.” But we’ve heard those same debunked talking points before. Do you remember when constitutional carry swept across the country? Violent crime didn’t spike. In fact, people defended themselves, and crime went down in those states.

This is about restoring basic freedom. Period.

H.R. 2184: Fixing the Broken Background Check Appeal Process

We’ve all heard the horror stories. A regular Joe with a clean record goes to buy a gun, fills out the background check, and suddenly gets denied—because they have a common name like “John Smith” or because of some clerical error.

Right now, if you’re wrongly denied, the government can delay fixing the situation for months—sometimes years.

H.R. 2184 puts a stop to that. It gives the feds 60 days to fix the problem. No decision in 60 days? You get the right to go to court and demand one. It’s basic due process, something the anti-gun crowd pretends to care about until it applies to gun owners.

Why This Moment Matters

Back in 2005, Congress passed the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which stopped anti-gun activists from bankrupting gun makers with junk lawsuits. That was a game-changer.

Now, nearly twenty years later, we have another shot at real progress—but only if we push now. We have a pro-gun House, a pro-gun Senate, and a pro-gun President. This is our chance to go on offense instead of just playing defense.

What You Can Do

• Contact your reps. Tell them to support H.R. 38 and H.R. 2184.
• Share Commerford’s message and this article. Help others understand what’s at stake.
• Stay loud. The anti-gun lobby is counting on us to stay silent. Don’t give them that win.

Final Thought

This isn’t about politics. It’s about freedom—your right to defend yourself, your family, and your future. And finally, after years of being told to compromise, we have a real shot at a win.

Let’s make it happen.

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About NRA-ILA:

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the “lobbying” arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess, and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Visit: www.nra.org