there are apps for Smartphones that will handle this chore. Using ignorance of a state law as an affirmative defense may not end well.
I weep for (A).(A)there are apps for Smartphones that will handle this chore. (B)Using ignorance of a state law as an affirmative defense may not end well.
Perhaps I am misinterpreting some of the posts, but National Reciprocity won't make interstate travel easier except to keep you from becoming a felon in states that currently are either strict may issue or are known for harassing legal carriers or travelers, or that refuse to recognize other state's permits.
The sometimes confusing labyrinth of state laws will continue to challenge those of us traveling with our firearms.
This is all fine and well, normally, when one is not in a hurry. If I'm planning a trip to FL, part of that planning is to look up the laws of each state I'm traveling through in order to ensure that I remain in compliance.
If I'm out in town, going about my normal business on a lazy Saturday afternoon (while carrying) and I get an emergency phone call from my daughter who says she's been in a wreck in FL, I'm not going to be thinking about a way to secure my gun or logging onto some web site to ensure that I'm legal. I just want to get to my daughter.
there are apps for Smartphones that will handle this chore. Using ignorance of a state law as an affirmative defense may not end well.
That's funny, because that's the phone I still use. Dinosaur-yes.
As far as B driving 90 miles an hour down the interstate and then telling the cop you didn't know the speed limit will be about the same as telling him you didn't know the firearms law of the state you are in.
I would guess that such a federal law will only apply to resident permits. Non-resident permits will be quickly ruled out of the mix.
There is a huge difference between driving and carrying.
When Driving, it is the states responsibility to inform the driver of the speed limit, otherwise 55 mph is the default option. The caveats: the driver needs to be cautious as to not drive to fast for road conditions, or lose control of their vehicle.
Carrying, the licensee (aka Carrier) needs to make sense of the labyrinth of laws.
If there is not time to make sure you're legal then I would suggest not carrying. Unless and until we have Con Carry in all of these 57 United States this is the hand we are dealt. Carrying is a right, indeed, but it also comes with responsibility.
As the bill is currently written non resident permits will be honored in all states besides your state of residence. There are no 10A complications the way the law is now written. Whether it survives going through congress is the question.
The point being that saying you didn't know the law is not a good defense in any situation.
Writing tand enforcing he law is the Govt's job. Knowing them is ours.
not ever going to happen. That pesky 10A keeps getting in the way.
If SCOTUS would rule on carry outside the home, then perhaps some legal teeth for more standardized requirements might be made. At this point, I don't see it happening.
I don't see SCOTUS stepping on the 10A even if carry outside the home is recognized. SCOTUS and lower courts have ruled that reasonable regulation is Constitutional even if using strict scrutiny.
I think we are stuck with the current alphabet soup of laws we now have.
Federalism is a good concept most of the time.
Many of the states I have permits from either send you a copy of the deadly force and firearms statutes, or make you sign a form that you have read them when you apply.
How much more can be required?
We are not talking about permits that you get within a state.
We are talking about travelling on a permit. State's should provide visitor's with an easy to follow guide (possibly electronic) on what laws affect carrying, discharge, or the myriad of anything 2A related.
USCarry and Handgunlaw are good, but do not speak directly for the state.
If states can publish voter guides, or driving guides. It is entirely reasonable for them to publish carry guides.