A recent item on our WCS "Articles" page includes an interview of recently reelected Congressman John Katko (R-NY). He talks about his experiences growing up with firearms.  In addition, he was asked the question:  Which piece of pending legislation related to the firearm industry is particularly important to you and why?

His answer is critical to anyone who holds a NY State pistol permit.  It is far past time that we be allowed to carry concealed when we travel out of New York.  Regardless of purpose, and whether the travel takes us into one or more states, the congressman is correct when he stated that:

"Congress must continue working to provide certainty to law-abiding firearm owners and ensure the fair recognition of concealed carry permits across the country." 

"Since coming to Congress, I have consistently heard from sports enthusiasts and firearm owners in Central New York about the patchwork of laws they have to navigate when traveling across state lines. With this in mind, I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to advance the bipartisan Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38). Congress must continue working to provide certainty to law-abiding firearm owners and ensure the fair recognition of concealed carry permits across the country."

Katko received 27,436 votes in Wayne County alone.  It is now time for those who supported him [and all other gun owners] to contact his office and express their support for H.R. 38.  Here is his contact information:

Phone: (202) 225-3701. You may need to leave a message. Below is a short example:  (First identify yourself with name, address and phone # ).

I'm calling to express my support for  the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, House bill H.R. 38. Please seek bipartisan support for its passage.

Email:  (Go to the website below, supply your personal information, check whether you want a reply and send a message similar to this): 

I support the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, House bill H.R. 38.  Please seek bipartisan support for its passage. 

 https://katko.house.gov/contact/email