CCW in Parks & Restaurants Vote Needs a Push
Act now to push NC House passage of HB 111: “Concealed Handgun Permit Valid in Parks & Restaurants.” This bill has been delayed by concerns of a few in the Republican caucus but could be voted on as early as Wednesday. The Republicans list below need to hear from you, not only to lead them to support the bill, but to remove the ‘poison pill’ Ross amendment under which restaurant servers could ask anyone served alcohol whether they are carrying firearms.
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED CALL & E-MAIL each of the legislators below, especially if you live in the district, using the tailored messages below. To find your district, go to: http://www.grnc.org/contact_reps.htm
CALL YOUR OWN NC HOUSE REP: Do so even if you know he supports the bill, telling him to support removing the weakening Ross amendment and to oppose any other weakening amendments proposed for the bill. Again, find out who represents you in the NC House by going to: http://www.grnc.org/contact_reps.htm
USE AUTOMATED E-MAIL FOR SWING VOTERS: If you have not already used GRNC’s automated e-mailer to contact swing voters in the House, go to: http://grnc.org/alerts/email3_13_11.htm#Please
DELIVER THESE MESSAGES
Below are tailored messages and contact information for three members of the Republican caucus who have expressed reservations about the bill.
MAJORITY LEADER PAUL STAM (again)
NC House 37, R-Wake
919-733-2962, Paul.Stam@ncleg.net
That’s right, word has it that Republican HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER PAUL STAM is once again acting as an obstacle to passing pro-gun legislation. Let him know in no uncertain terms that you didn’t elect Republicans to undermine your rights, and that you will remember his consistent opposition to Second Amendment interests. We have not included a sample letter because we want him to hear directly from voters. CALL STAM BETWEEN 10:00 AND 12:OO ON MONDAY, March 21 at 919-733-2962. If you miss that time block, call him whenever you can. While you’re at it, e-mail him at: Paul.Stam@ncleg.net
REP. DAVID GUICE (pronounced “Gice”)
NC House 113, R-Henderson, Polk, Transylvania
919-715-4466, David.Guice@ncleg.net
Sample message:
Dear Representative Guice:
Your concerns about misbehavior by concealed handgun permit-holders at kids’ sporting events held within public parks are misplaced. For sixteen years, permit-holders have proven themselves sane, sober and law-abiding; according to the State Bureau of Investigation, of 336,743 concealed handgun permits approved, only 1,007 (0.29% or less than 1/3 of a single percent) have been revoked – most for reasons unrelated to firearms. Gun-related crimes by permit-holders are all but unheard of.
Meanwhile, crime in ostensibly “gun free” zones such as municipal and state parks has skyrocketed, with rape, murder and assault becoming routine. I strongly urge you to enable lawful North Carolinians to protect their families in restaurants and parks by supporting HB 111 in its strongest possible form. I will be monitoring your actions via Grass Roots North Carolina legislative alerts.
Respectfully,
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Rep. Jamie Boles
NC House 52, R-Moore
919-733-5903, Jamie.Boles@ncleg.net
Dear Representative Boles:
Your concerns about misbehavior by concealed handgun permit-holders at kids’ sporting events held within public parks are misplaced. For sixteen years, permit-holders have proven themselves sane, sober and law-abiding; according to the State Bureau of Investigation, of 336,743 concealed handgun permits approved, only 1,007 (0.29% or less than 1/3 of a single percent) have been revoked – most for reasons unrelated to firearms. Gun-related crimes by permit-holders are all but unheard of.
Meanwhile, crime in ostensibly “gun free” zones such as municipal and state parks has skyrocketed, with rape, murder and assault becoming routine. I strongly urge you to enable lawful North Carolinians to protect their families in restaurants and parks by supporting HB 111 in its strongest possible form. I will be monitoring your actions via Grass Roots North Carolina legislative alerts.
Respectfully,
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You may find your NC STATE representative by going here:
http://www.grnc.org/contact_reps.htm
You may write your FEDERAL congressman by going here:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
You may write your FEDERAL senators by going here:
http://www.senate.gov/
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Hyatt Gun Shop, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208, 704-394-0387, www.hyattguns.com
Duncan Gun & Pawn, 414 Second St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, 336-667-6303, www.duncangun.com
Shooter’s Express, 2 Caldwell Dr., Belmont, NC 28012, 800-358-GUNS, www.shootersexpress.com
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Gunner’s Alley, LLC, 203 N. Harrison Ave., Ste. 130, Cary, NC 27513, www.gunnersalley.com, 919-388-1991, contact: Ed Guerriero, ed@gunnersalley.com
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Ryan & Nina Leonard, Down South Ammo, Home of “SOUTHERN THUNDER” Exploding Targets, http://downsouthammo.com/
Lake Norman Firearms, Inc., 20823 N. Main Street, Cornelius, NC 28031, www.lknfirearms.com, 704-892-7839
Vanguard Security Consulting, LLC, 19135 W. Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
DoubleD Media, 8300 Raintree Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277, ph: 704-650-5555, fx: 704-544-0326, donna@doubledme.com