
Bernstine Proposes Constitutional Carry Legislation For PA
“Will use every legislative maneuver possible to force a vote to protect law-abiding citizens”
“Will use every legislative maneuver possible to force a vote to protect law-abiding citizens”
Could constitutional carry become a law in Pennsylvania?
If Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has his way, yes.
The western PA representative has introduced legislation that would create a two-tiered system for the concealed carrying of firearms for lawful purposes in the Commonwealth.
According to Bernstine’s sponsorship memo, the first level “would no longer require law-abiding citizens to obtain a permit to carry a firearm concealed in Pennsylvania.” The second level provides citizens the ability to obtain an optional License to Carry a Firearm (LTCF) permit that is valid throughout Pennsylvania and would provide for carrying firearms in other states.
“If a citizen passes a criminal background check to purchase a new firearm it is patently unjust and constitutionally questionable to add layers of bureaucratic regulations on those who are least likely to commit a crime just because the citizen prefers to carry his weapon concealed,” the memo reads. “Then when one examines the enforcement of the laws, against criminals, for ‘carrying firearms without a license’ the reasoning behind mandating a license ‘only’ for law abiding citizens quickly falls apart.”
“As Harrisburg Democrats continue to attempt their erosion of our constitutional rights, we must remain on the offense. I will use every legislative maneuver possible in order to force a vote on Constitutional Carry to protect law-abiding citizens,” proclaimed Rep. Bernstine.
Constitutional Carry was introduced four years ago and legislation was passed in both chambers of the General Assembly. The measure was vetoed by former Gov. Tom Wolf, saying he stood with domestic abuse survivors and advocates, responsible gun owners, and victims of gun violence. He called upon the General Assembly to instead pass new laws restricting access to firearms, such as extreme risk protection orders or requiring reporting of lost and stolen guns.
That bill was also opposed by two statewide law enforcement groups — the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
“Constitutional Carry is the simple concept that if you can lawfully possess a firearm, you should be able to carry that firearm without having to jump through bureaucratic hoops and without having to repurchase your Second Amendment right from the government,” said Pennsylvania Gun Rights Executive Director Craig Storrs, Jr.
CeaseFire PA, an organization dedicated to ending the epidemic of gun violence in Pennsylvania, has given Bernstine a “F” on its legislative scorecard for his voting record on key gun safety bills.
Could constitutional carry become a law in Pennsylvania?
If Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has his way, yes.
The western PA representative has introduced legislation that would create a two-tiered system for the concealed carrying of firearms for lawful purposes in the Commonwealth.
According to Bernstine’s sponsorship memo, the first level “would no longer require law-abiding citizens to obtain a permit to carry a firearm concealed in Pennsylvania.” The second level provides citizens the ability to obtain an optional License to Carry a Firearm (LTCF) permit that is valid throughout Pennsylvania and would provide for carrying firearms in other states.
“If a citizen passes a criminal background check to purchase a new firearm it is patently unjust and constitutionally questionable to add layers of bureaucratic regulations on those who are least likely to commit a crime just because the citizen prefers to carry his weapon concealed,” the memo reads. “Then when one examines the enforcement of the laws, against criminals, for ‘carrying firearms without a license’ the reasoning behind mandating a license ‘only’ for law abiding citizens quickly falls apart.”
“As Harrisburg Democrats continue to attempt their erosion of our constitutional rights, we must remain on the offense. I will use every legislative maneuver possible in order to force a vote on Constitutional Carry to protect law-abiding citizens,” proclaimed Rep. Bernstine.
Constitutional Carry was introduced four years ago and legislation was passed in both chambers of the General Assembly. The measure was vetoed by former Gov. Tom Wolf, saying he stood with domestic abuse survivors and advocates, responsible gun owners, and victims of gun violence. He called upon the General Assembly to instead pass new laws restricting access to firearms, such as extreme risk protection orders or requiring reporting of lost and stolen guns.
That bill was also opposed by two statewide law enforcement groups — the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
“Constitutional Carry is the simple concept that if you can lawfully possess a firearm, you should be able to carry that firearm without having to jump through bureaucratic hoops and without having to repurchase your Second Amendment right from the government,” said Pennsylvania Gun Rights Executive Director Craig Storrs, Jr.
CeaseFire PA, an organization dedicated to ending the epidemic of gun violence in Pennsylvania, has given Bernstine a “F” on its legislative scorecard for his voting record on key gun safety bills.
Could constitutional carry become a law in Pennsylvania?
If Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has his way, yes.
The western PA representative has introduced legislation that would create a two-tiered system for the concealed carrying of firearms for lawful purposes in the Commonwealth.
According to Bernstine’s sponsorship memo, the first level “would no longer require law-abiding citizens to obtain a permit to carry a firearm concealed in Pennsylvania.” The second level provides citizens the ability to obtain an optional License to Carry a Firearm (LTCF) permit that is valid throughout Pennsylvania and would provide for carrying firearms in other states.
“If a citizen passes a criminal background check to purchase a new firearm it is patently unjust and constitutionally questionable to add layers of bureaucratic regulations on those who are least likely to commit a crime just because the citizen prefers to carry his weapon concealed,” the memo reads. “Then when one examines the enforcement of the laws, against criminals, for ‘carrying firearms without a license’ the reasoning behind mandating a license ‘only’ for law abiding citizens quickly falls apart.”
“As Harrisburg Democrats continue to attempt their erosion of our constitutional rights, we must remain on the offense. I will use every legislative maneuver possible in order to force a vote on Constitutional Carry to protect law-abiding citizens,” proclaimed Rep. Bernstine.
Constitutional Carry was introduced four years ago and legislation was passed in both chambers of the General Assembly. The measure was vetoed by former Gov. Tom Wolf, saying he stood with domestic abuse survivors and advocates, responsible gun owners, and victims of gun violence. He called upon the General Assembly to instead pass new laws restricting access to firearms, such as extreme risk protection orders or requiring reporting of lost and stolen guns.
That bill was also opposed by two statewide law enforcement groups — the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
“Constitutional Carry is the simple concept that if you can lawfully possess a firearm, you should be able to carry that firearm without having to jump through bureaucratic hoops and without having to repurchase your Second Amendment right from the government,” said Pennsylvania Gun Rights Executive Director Craig Storrs, Jr.
CeaseFire PA, an organization dedicated to ending the epidemic of gun violence in Pennsylvania, has given Bernstine a “F” on its legislative scorecard for his voting record on key gun safety bills.
Could constitutional carry become a law in Pennsylvania?
If Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has his way, yes.
The western PA representative has introduced legislation that would create a two-tiered system for the concealed carrying of firearms for lawful purposes in the Commonwealth.
According to Bernstine’s sponsorship memo, the first level “would no longer require law-abiding citizens to obtain a permit to carry a firearm concealed in Pennsylvania.” The second level provides citizens the ability to obtain an optional License to Carry a Firearm (LTCF) permit that is valid throughout Pennsylvania and would provide for carrying firearms in other states.
“If a citizen passes a criminal background check to purchase a new firearm it is patently unjust and constitutionally questionable to add layers of bureaucratic regulations on those who are least likely to commit a crime just because the citizen prefers to carry his weapon concealed,” the memo reads. “Then when one examines the enforcement of the laws, against criminals, for ‘carrying firearms without a license’ the reasoning behind mandating a license ‘only’ for law abiding citizens quickly falls apart.”
“As Harrisburg Democrats continue to attempt their erosion of our constitutional rights, we must remain on the offense. I will use every legislative maneuver possible in order to force a vote on Constitutional Carry to protect law-abiding citizens,” proclaimed Rep. Bernstine.
Constitutional Carry was introduced four years ago and legislation was passed in both chambers of the General Assembly. The measure was vetoed by former Gov. Tom Wolf, saying he stood with domestic abuse survivors and advocates, responsible gun owners, and victims of gun violence. He called upon the General Assembly to instead pass new laws restricting access to firearms, such as extreme risk protection orders or requiring reporting of lost and stolen guns.
That bill was also opposed by two statewide law enforcement groups — the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
“Constitutional Carry is the simple concept that if you can lawfully possess a firearm, you should be able to carry that firearm without having to jump through bureaucratic hoops and without having to repurchase your Second Amendment right from the government,” said Pennsylvania Gun Rights Executive Director Craig Storrs, Jr.
CeaseFire PA, an organization dedicated to ending the epidemic of gun violence in Pennsylvania, has given Bernstine a “F” on its legislative scorecard for his voting record on key gun safety bills.
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