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A California assemblyman from the Needles area has introduced a bill that would allow localities to recognize concealed carry licenses from other states. The bill isn’t likely to go far in the Democrat-dominated state legislature, but Jay Obernolte says the legislation is important, particularly for California towns that border the Second Amendment-friendly of Arizona.
“This is a common sense proposal that gives local governments the authority to respect neighboring states concealed carry laws without hindering public safety,” said Assemblyman Obernolte. “Many bordering states recognize California CCW law and this bill would provide that same reciprocity. Ultimately, cities and counties should have the power to determine what is suitable for their residents.” This isn’t the first time that politicians from the Needles area have stepped up to take on some of California’s draconian gun control laws.
In fact, last summer officials in Needles declared the town a Second Amendment Sanctuary, hoping to spur changes to the state’s laws and allow for exceptions for border communities.