Sen. Mark Warner Mark Robert WarnerOvernight Defense: Trump hosts Israel, UAE, Bahrain for historic signing l Air Force reveals it secretly built and flew new fighter jet l Coronavirus creates delay in Pentagon research for alternative to 'forever chemicals' House approves bill to secure internet-connected federal devices against cyber threats Senate panel seeks documents in probe of DHS whistleblower complaint MORE (D-Va.) says he will oppose expanding concealed carry of firearms nationwide.

“With the tragic rate of gun violence today, I simply cannot support efforts to further weaken our nation’s gun laws,” he said in a statement Wednesday, according to Politico.

“That includes renewed efforts this Congress to relax the standards for issuing concealed carry permits or to establish a national system that would further erode state-level concealed carry standards.”

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Warner, who supported a similar measure in 2013, added that he remains “a proud supporter of Second Amendment rights.”

The Virginia Democrat then called for further action on gun violence in several tweets Wednesday.

I've listened to Virginians whose families have been torn apart by gun violence. Enough is enough. This tragic violence has to end. pic.twitter.com/yDkRbkNYZt — Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) May 3, 2017

Concealed-carry reciprocity would let gun owners carry their firearms legally across state lines.

Currently, gun owners who are permitted to carry firearms in their home state face difficulties traveling out of state with their guns because of differing state laws.

Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) in January issued legislation that would require states to recognize gun permits from law-abiding citizens in other states.

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Cornyn’s bill has dozens of GOP co-sponsors but would need support from at least eight Democrats like Warner to avoid a filibuster.

Proponents of concealed-carry reciprocity say gun owners should not have to choose between defending themselves and breaking the law when they leave their state.

Critics counter the legislation would weaken the nation’s gun laws, raising the potential for violence.