Editorial: Federal concealed weapon law a bad idea
Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Dec. 11, 2017, Las Vegas Sun.
Here’s a quick quiz that relates to gun safety in Nevada, as will be explained later.
Q. In Missouri, a gun owner must meet which of the following requirements to legally carry a concealed weapon?
A. Complete a safety course conducted by a licensed instructor
B. Score at least 90 percent on a written exam on firearm safety
C. Be at least 21 years old
D. Register with the state
E. None of the above
The answer is E. Under a state law that went into effect this year, anyone 18 or older who can legally obtain a handgun in Missouri can carry it concealed. Buy it, hide it, no questions asked.
Sound safe? Of course not. But if a House bill that was passed last week clears the Senate and becomes law, Nevada will have to recognize the Missouri law and allow residents of that state to carry concealed handguns while in Nevada.
