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The House of Representatives passed a bill that would enable gun owners who legally carry concealed firearms in one state to carry them in the other 49 states, sending a major expansion of gun rights to the Senate, where it faces deep opposition from Democrats.

WASHINGTON — Republicans pushed through the House Wednesday a bill sponsored by Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina’s 8th District that would make it easier for gun owners to legally carry concealed weapons across state lines, the first significant action on guns in Congress since mass shootings in Nevada and Texas killed more than 80 people.

The House approved the bill, 231-198, largely along party lines. Six Democrats voted yes, while 14 Republicans voted no.

Stephen Willeford was barefoot when he shot at the man who had taken 26 lives at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, TX. Armed with just his A-12 and an excellent shot, he and Johnnie Langendorff became the unlikely heroes of an otherwise tragic day for the Lone Star State.

While shrouded in tragic circumstances, this story illustrates the power of everyday Americans exercising their fundamental, constitutional right to bear arms.

House Republicans on Wednesday voted in favor of making concealed-carry permits valid across state lines, scoring a major victory for gun-rights supporters.

But similar Senate legislation still faces an uncertain future, with top Democrats and other gun-control advocates rallying in opposition on Capitol Hill.

The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act passed 231-198 in the GOP-controlled House, with six Democrats voting in support.

RALEIGH — A key concealed-carry bill could be on the U.S. House floor this week with Second Amendment supporters and law enforcement officers hoping for a big win.

The bill is introduced and sponsored by Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) and called the Concealed Carry and Reciprocity Act. It would make concealed carry permits valid across state lines. Currently, each state has its own set of rules and permits, some stronger than others.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) released the following statement Monday, Dec. 4, after his bipartisan bill, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, was scheduled for a House vote next week:

“An overwhelming majority of Americans support concealed carry reciprocity,” Hudson said. “Momentum, common sense and the facts are on our side. I want to thank Speaker Paul Ryan for his strong support of the Second Amendment, and I urge my colleagues to support this common-sense bill to protect law-abiding citizens.”

Legislation that enables concealed carry holders in different states to carry legally in other states comes to the House floor for a vote Wednesday.

North Carolina Republican Rep. Richard Hudson’s Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38) was voted out of the House Judiciary Committee last week following a contentious mark up along party lines.

Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) told Breitbart News that it is time for Congress to listen to the overwhelming majority of Americans and pass national reciprocity for concealed carry.

Hudson was being interviewed on December 4 for the upcoming episode of Bullets with AWR Hawkins, when he said, “We’re going to have national reciprocity legislation on the House Floor probably Wednesday of this week. …[The] 73 percent of Americans who want to see reciprocity are finally going to have their day on the House floor.”