What is H.R 38?
H.R. 38 is a revived bill that call for nation wide concealed carry reciprocity across all state lines.
Now many will argue that the 2nd Amendment says that it shall not be infringed and that simply having to get a permit to carry is an infringement of that. This is a very valid point. However, that isn’t the topic of this discussion.
The topic is to ensure that any state issuing a concealed carry permit to a valid permit holder recognizes that holder if they cross state lines of residents from other states as valid and legal, just as they do a drivers license or marriage license.
Unfortunatly H.R. 38 has some major flaws that need fixed prior to it being passed and signed into law.
They are detailed below in the following site.
H.R. 38 FAQs [link to http://www.firearmspolicy.org (secure)]
H.R. 38 FAQs
Why It’s Critically Important to Fix & Pass H.R. 38
Why fix and pass H.R. 38?
H.R. 38, the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act,” is unquestionably the GOP leadership’s front-runner on the issue of national carry legislation. And it has already passed through committee. But it has some serious problems that absolutely must be fixed. We’re doing our best to get those changes in place. But so far they have resisted our efforts to make the bill do what’s necessary to protect you from arrest and prosecution in anti-gun cities and states.
Weak, poorly drafted laws—like the “Safe Passage” provision of the Firearm Owners’ Protection Act (18 U.S.C. § 926A)—are ignored or misinterpreted by hostile courts and will leave gun owners unprotected. American gun owners cannot afford for Congress to make the same mistake with H.R. 38.
https://www.firearmspolicy.org/hr38-resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcH-WiD7WXE
Track the bill here;
H.R. 38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr38
In other news, a new Ammunition Manufacturer is coming to the United States.
CBC announces production plant in the US [link to cbcglobal-ammunition.com (secure)]
MADE IN AMERICA: CBC TO OPEN $300 MILLION AMMUNITION PRODUCTION FACILITY IN OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma (May 12th, 2025) – CBC, a world leader in ammunition for portable weapons, is expanding its global footprint with a major investment in the United States. The company today announced the launch of CBC USA, a state-of-the-art ammunition manufacturing facility in Oklahoma, representing a $300 million investment and the creation of 350 new jobs in the region.
The new facility reinforces CBC’s long-term commitment to the U.S. defense industry and domestic manufacturing. As part of CBC Global Ammunition, CBC USA brings over a century of expertise to the U.S. market, establishing one of the country’s most advanced and vertically integrated ammunition production operations.
https://cbcglobal-ammunition.com/cbcusa/
One of the largest and most troubling oversights is the failure of securing domestic products to manufacture essential strategic components here in America.
With the tariff wars, China hold America at a severe disadvantage for securing our nation.
One vital component for ammunition manufacturing is antimony. America has nearly ZERO asset for the manufacture or refining of this key ingredient.
Ammo Under Pressure: Why America Must Reinforce Domestic Ammunition Production Now!
https://www.ammoland.com/2025/06/america-must-reinforce-domestic-ammunition-production-now/
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China Cuts Off Key Components
In late 2024, China slammed the door on exports of two critical ingredients: nitrocellulose and antimony. Without these, there’s no smokeless powder, no primer compound, no ammo. China supplies over 63% of U.S. antimony—a key hardening element in bullets. American mines for these materials were shut down decades ago. Now, we’re scrambling to reopen sites like Idaho’s Stibnite Gold Mine, but that’ll take years.
https://www.ammoland.com/2025/06/america-must-reinforce-domestic-ammunition-production-now/
Digital Ammo Tracking Begins NEXT MONTH – Last Chance to Buy Anonymously!
**Remember what I said this thread isn’t about? Well lets just watch this….
Emergency Supreme Court Ruling Could End ALL Gun Permits – DOJ and States Agree!
The following has to do with WA State.
As of July 1st. Hunting and fishing license fees have increased by 38%.
WA hunting, fishing license fees increasing on July 1 for first time since 2011
https://mynorthwest.com/local/hunting-fishing-license-fees/4105143
Hunting and fishing licensing fees are set to increase Tuesday, July 1, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed.
The fees will go up approximately 38% after a bill was passed through the state legislature and later signed by Governor Bob Ferguson. It’s the first time these fees have increased in more than a decade.
The combination fishing package will rise from $45.50 to $62.79. The standard big game combination license, which includes tags for deer, elk, bear, and cougar, would increase from $85 to $117.30 for residents. There are discounts available for seniors aged 70 and above.
https://mynorthwest.com/local/hunting-fishing-license-fees/4105143
In addition to the new increases in license fees for WA state hunting and fishing, as if that wasn’t burdensome enough….
The state is now also requiring hunters to submit biological samples from cervids harvested in parts of the state.
Cervids are distinct wild game populations which include, elk and deer.
A successful hunter must now submit glands or the head where the glands are located, of a legally harvested deer or elk to be tested for CWD.
Info on this can be found below.
Important chronic wasting disease information (CWD) for hunters
https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/diseases/chronic-wasting/info-for-hunters
Here is the status of H.R. 38 as of 03/2025;
All Actions: H.R.38 — 119th Congress (2025-2026)
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/38/all-actions
h/t WoeGuard
