Gun violence experts and victims’ advocates say the legislation is particularly alarming for domestic violence survivors, who are in more danger when their abusers are able to carry hidden firearms. Under federal law, a person convicted of domestic violence or subject to certain protective orders is not allowed to own firearms. Currently, each state sets its own rules about who is eligible to carry concealed weapons. Under concealed carry reciprocity, a person could bypass state rules by applying for a permit from a state with less stringent standards. Susan B. Sorenson, a gun violence researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, said the House bill could endanger lives.

Source: Huffington Post December 06, 2017 11:01 UTC