Advocates say they expect Congress to finally pass a sweeping gun rights law that could dismantle local gun-carrying restrictions in states including New York, New Jersey, Maryland, California and Hawaii. Gun rights advocates say the law would be a major victory for civil rights. Passing national carry reciprocity is a top priority for the National Rifle Association, one of Trump’s most loyal supporters throughout his campaign. With “so much on the plate”, Congress is unlikely to pass the carry reciprocity law in the first few months of Trump’s administration, Gottlieb said. After waiting so long, he said, gun rights advocates were not concerned about waiting a few months longer.

Source: The Guardian November 14, 2016 11:30 UTC