AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYORS ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO FEDERAL “CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY” (JUNE 2017)

Published on May 18, 2023

AAMA opposes “concealed carry reciprocity” or any other legislation that would put local law enforcement at risk when encountering an armed out-of-state visitor, who may be carrying with no permit whatsoever—often leaving police and sheriffs with no means to verify whether the person is carrying lawfully; and reiterates its support for common-sense gun legislation to keep guns out of dangerous hands, including strong standards that ensure people cannot legally carry guns concealed on city streets without proper safety training or if they pose a danger to the public