The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act passed 231-198 in the GOP-controlled House, with six Democrats voting in support. Those at the rally also also contended that the House bill was combined with so-called “Fix NICS” legislation so it could pass. The reciprocity bill includes efforts to create “maximum coordination” in states providing the federal government with mental health records and other information for FBI gun background checks. Murphy praised Texas Sen. John Cornyn, a Repuiblican who sponsors the Senate version of the concealed-carry legislation, for keeping the measures separate. Gun-control advocates are also reportedly getting $25 million from ex-New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, through his Everytown for Gun Safety group, to block the reciprocity bill.

Source: Fox News December 06, 2017 21:45 UTC