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seamusTX wrote:

StingRay wrote:Perry should not give a state reciprocity if they will not do the same for us.

Reciprocity is for the citizens of the state who are visiting Texas. It's not a favor to the government of the other state.

- Jim

I understand that. But, if Texas give reciprocity so easily. There is no incentive for Nebraska to give reciprocity for Texas citizens. My thought is then the citizens of Nebraska would be more likely to lobby for us if it gets them something. As it stands, a Nebraska citizen, if approached for support, could just say "What do I care, I can carry in Texas so it doesn't matter to me if a Texas citizen can carry here."

NcongruNt wrote:I have relatives in both Omaha and Lexington, so I looked up the laws while waiting for my CHL. I was rather disappointed. I can't carry there, and there is no out-of-state license available. Fortunately, Lexington is relatively near Kansas, so I wouldn't have to disarm until I was pretty close, but it's still disappointing that I won't be able to carry when visiting. Anyone know if there is any movement towards better legislation in Nebraska?

I will be watchubg things also. My family lives in Omaha so I travel there alot. Just got back yesterday. While I was in Omaha I just left my gun at my mothers house and put it in the trunk till I crossed into Kansas. IMHO, Perry should not give a state reciprocity if they will not do the same for us.

Being from Nebraska and my mother still living in Omaha I travel there frequently so I have been watching this transpire. I notice Gov. Perry has given NE CHL holders reciprocity right away but NE has not responded in kind and I really don't expect to see it anytime soon. In my opinion the NE legislation is watered down by one area. It states that any city may opt out of the concealed carry law and Omaha has already stepped up and opted out. So it seems to me it is not very strong legislation if the State is allowing any city to opt out.

Any other opinions?