GRNC Alert 06-12-14: Tell Tillis to Repeal Jim Crow Gun Control

 
BRINGING DURHAM COUNTY INTO THE 21ST CENTURY
 

As you’ve undoubtedly heard in prior GRNC alerts, there’s a bill working its way through the North Carolina Senate to repeal Durham County’s Jim Crow-era firearms registry. Enacted in 1935, the registry was a way for the sheriff to capriciously apply “gun control” to people based on their skin color. The blatantly racist gun registry in Durham County has long outlived its purpose and it needs to go. Now. And we need your help to encourage Thom Tillis to move this bill out of committee and onto the house floor where it can get the fair vote that North Carolinians deserve.

We first alerted you to this on May 14th. The NRA, in their infinite wisdom, have finally come to the party to support the second amendment and released their own alert on June 10th. What took them so long is anyone’s guess, but we’re glad that they’ve decided to do something to help the second amendment in North Carolina. We just hope that they don’t take too much credit for a bill that Grassroots North Carolina has worked tirelessly to champion.

 
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!
 

  • Phone Thom Tillis’ office at 919-733-3451
    Politely let Mr. Tillis know that Senate Bill 226 needs to be passed in this session. You may remind him that gun owners like yourself will remember his actions (or lack thereof) during his bid for the United States Senate this fall.

DELIVER THIS MESSAGE

Suggested Subject: “Let’s Move on Senate Bill 226 to Repeal Durham’s Gun Registry

Dear Representative Tillis:

As you’re undoubtedly aware, Senate Bill 226 is much-needed legislation to bring Durham County’s Jim Crow-era firearm registry to an end. A law with shameful roots and even more shameful longevity, it’s time has long passed and North Carolinians are ready to have Durham County brought into the 21st century.

I urge you to move this bill onto the house floor where it can be voted into law immediately. North Carolinians of all ethnicities deserve no less.

I will continue to monitor this issue via alerts from Grass Roots North Carolina.

Respectfully,

 
Additional Skills Needed for theGRNC Alert Team:
 

A person is needed to expand the GRNC alert team.  Good writing skills is a must along with the ability to coordinate with personnel at various levels.  Knowledge of HTML and ability to manipulate HTML style emails on the code level.  Strong understanding of desktop publishing concepts and Microsoft Office tools.  Person should be able to translate legal, political, technical and firearms jargon into layman’s terms and make the public care about the issue.  Familiarity of a mass emailing system like Constant Contact is a nice to have.

If interested, please contact GRNC via the following e-mail address:  alert@grnc.org


 
GRNC Sponsors
 

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Corporate Benefactors
 

The Range at Ballantyne, 704-896-3155, 10913 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC, www.therangeatballantyne.com


The Range at Lake Norman
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Hyatt Gun Shop
, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208, 704-394-0387, www.hyattguns.com

Dixie Deer Classic, www.dixiedeerclassic.org


Tigerswan Range Complex (TRC), World class outdoor shooting range that meets & exceeds the new Cumberland County range requirements.  Built by former members of the elite “DELTA FORCE”.  2850 Tigerswan Drive, Autryville, NC 28318.  910-208-4117 – http://tigerswan.com
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37 Public Shooting Range & Gun Club, 1333 Loop Road, Bunnlevel, NC 28323, 910-893-9887, www.range37.com

Point Blank Range, 743 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117, 704-230-0262, www.PointBlankRange.com 

 
C & E Gun Shows, 4225 Fortress Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060; Phone 540-953-0016 or 888-715-0606; http://www.cegunshows.com/

Dixie Gun and Knife Shows, PO Box 21049, Raleigh, NC 27619, ph: 919-781-1287, www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com/

2A Friendly & NCGunOwners.com, North Carolina’s friendliest firearm smartphone app and web forum, working to promote gun ownership in NC www.NCGunOwners.com & 2AFriendly.com

Handgunners, Inc., 4325 NC Hwy 49 South, Burlington, NC 27215, (336) 570-1015 www.handgunners.com

Sterling Pistols, custom pistols, FFL transfers, general repairs, Glock enhancements, 704-840-7625

 
 
 
Corporate Patrons
 

Take Aim Training, Outdoor
Rifle, Handgun, Shotgun, and Archery Range located in the heart of the
Carolinas. We offer Concealed carry, hunter education, and many other
courses. NC & SC firearms sales and transfers. Listen to the Take Aim
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MK Shows, Mike Kent, PO Box 685, Monroe, GA 30655, Mike@MKShows.com, Phone: 770-630-7296, http://MKShows.com

Morris Firearms at Sportsman’s Lodge, Great handgun prices. New and used guns.  Stocking dealer for Glock, Smith & Wesson, SIG Sauer,
Springfield Armory, Bond Arms, Ruger, Dan Wesson and more.  Buy, sell & trade.  Phone: 336-961-6800  Fax: 336-961-6801.  www.gftc.com

The Blue Book Man, www.thebluebookman.com and www.thefirearmsguide.com

Down South Ammo, Home of “SOUTHERN THUNDER” Exploding Targets, http://downsouthammo.com/

Holsters & Stuff, 4048 Sherwood Forest Drive, Trinity, NC 27370, (336) 313-6167 www.holstersandstuff.com

DoubleD Media, 8300 Raintree Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277, ph: 704-650-5555, fx: 704-544-0326 donna@doubledme.com

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

 
Corporate Sponsors
 
TacticalGearOps, http://tacticalgearops.com – sales@tacticalgearops.com – (888) 285-2649

The Aisle Pawn Shop, 216 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-663-5656

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

Vanguard Security Consulting, LLC, 19135 W. Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

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