Five Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation are cosponsoring a bill that would allow individuals with a valid concealed carry permit in one state to travel to other states and still have their concealed carry privilege honored across state lines.

H.R 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019, is cosponsored by Congressmen Bradley Byrne (AL-1), Mike Rogers (AL-3), Robert Aderholt (AL-4) and Gary Palmer (AL-6). The Senate version of the legislation, S. 69, is cosponsored by Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL).

Individuals currently barred from owning or carrying a firearm by federal law would not have their rights restored by this legislation.

In a statement, Rogers explained his support of the bill.

“This is simply a common-sense piece of legislation,” he said. “In most instances, law-abiding folks own a handgun for their personal safety and security. This legislation would allow those qualified individuals to be able to protect themselves as they cross state lines.”

“As a gunowner and a champion for Second Amendment rights, I am pleased to support this legislation,” Rogers added.

Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn