# Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act-Good Idea or Not? **URL:** \ **Category:** Great Debates\ **Created:** [April 27, 2017, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concealed-carry-reciprocity-act-good-idea-or-not/785368 "2017-04-27T15:16:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concealed-carry-reciprocity-act-good-idea-or-not/785368/241 "2017-05-02T15:43:10Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > What’s unreasonable about it? She demonstrated that she is incapable of complying with gun laws. Sure, you can paint it as a trivial offense, but that is true of many crimes yet we don’t extend the same courtesy to most accused felons. That’s because ignorance of the law is no excuse… unless it is ignorance of gun laws, in which case, it is a perfectly acceptable excuse. > [@Orwell](#): > > Putting the gun issue aside, I always cringe and shake my head when I hear about prosecutors wanting “to set an example”. How about treating people fairly? Be careful about asking about fairness in sentencing, that’s when we start seeing mandatory sentences start to crop up, they may be harsh, but as they are mandatorily given to all offenders, then certainly are “fair”. ---
**Author:** ![Orwell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/dfb087/32.png) [@Orwell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orwell)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concealed-carry-reciprocity-act-good-idea-or-not/785368/242 "2017-05-02T15:47:57Z")
> [@k9bfriender](#): > > Be careful about asking about fairness in sentencing, that’s when we start seeing mandatory sentences start to crop up, they may be harsh, but as they are mandatorily given to all offenders, then certainly are “fair”. No, that would be “equal” or “uniform”. Fair implies being thoughtful and coming up with a solution/penalty that is commensurate with the offense, and takes intent into account. “Mandatory” and “zero tolerance” are the opposite of being fair. ---
**Author:** ![Orwell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/dfb087/32.png) [@Orwell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orwell)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concealed-carry-reciprocity-act-good-idea-or-not/785368/243 "2017-05-02T20:22:30Z")
A little late to the discussion a day or so ago about where you are legally required to inform police if you are armed, but I came across the following map showing that there are only a handful of states that require such disclosure: > **[State Firearm Permit Reciprocity :: American Gun Owners Alliance](https://amgoa.org/State-Firearm-Permit-Reciprocity)** > > American Gun Owners Alliance is here to help you fight for your second amendment rights with information about new state and federal legislation, legislators, gun news, rallies and much more Ohio, as reported, is one of them. I am a little surprised to see Texas and Alaska as must-inform states. ---
**Author:** ![HurricaneDitka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/96bed5/32.png) [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concealed-carry-reciprocity-act-good-idea-or-not/785368/244 "2017-05-02T20:56:02Z")
> [@Orwell](#): > > I am a little surprised to see Texas and Alaska as must-inform states. Yes, occasionally states that are generally thought of as very pro-gun have some odd anti laws. For example, Florida, sometimes mocked as the “Gunshine State” is one of only a handful of states that generally prohibits open carry. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concealed-carry-reciprocity-act-good-idea-or-not/785368.md?page=12)