| KEEP SENATE GUN BILLS ALIVE |
April 30 crossover deadline looms, threatening to KILL ALL PRO-GUN BILLS in state legislature…
After soliciting input from members, GRNC either drafted or provided input to a broad spectrum of pro-gun bills which can expand gun rights in North Carolina. The best of them are described below. The problem is that under legislative rules, if a bill doesn’t pass at least one chamber by April 30, it will be D.O.A.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Today’s alert deals ONLY with NC SENATE bills. An alert dealing with NC HOUSE bills was sent yesterday. We need you to RESPOND TO BOTH ALERTS! In general, we need you to express that all of the bills listed need to pass, whether separately or (more likely) as part of an omnibus gun bill.
THE BEST OF THE GUN BILLS
The bills GRNC has had the biggest hand in drafting or shaping – and which stand a chance of dying for lack of passage before the April 30 “crossover deadline” – are the following:
SENATE
S.394: “Preemption Affirmation Act.” This bill would provide incentives to cities and counties to obey our statewide firearms preemption law. At present, cities like Chapel Hill and Durham ignore laws allowing concealed carry in parks and greenways. Under this version, it would mirror Florida law, which creates civil penalties and a private cause of action against bureaucrats who illegally restrict gun rights.
S.641: “Concealed Handgun Standardization Act.” This bill would stop sheriffs who arbitrarily and illegally deny concealed handgun applicants over such things as ancient counseling or use of anti-depressants; would specifically prevent them from imposing burdensome requirements not listed in NC statutes such as photos, notarized character references or extra fees; would allow permit applications from LEGAL resident aliens, and would speed up permit applications by requiring sheriffs to issue or deny permits within 90 days. The bill also eliminates permit disqualifiers for decades-old minor legal transgressions.
S.708: “Homeland Security Patriot Act.” This bill would enable concealed handgun permit-holders who undergo enhanced training and background checks to carry anywhere in the state except courtrooms.
| IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED! |
- CALL & EMAIL SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEM PHIL BERGER: We need you to do both: Call AND email President Pro Tem Berger at (919) 733-5708 and Phil.Berger@ncleg.net. PLEASE BE CIVIL: Berger is a friend of gun owners, but may not yet fully realize the importance of the legislation in question.
- CALL & EMAIL RULES CHAIR TOM APODACA:Again, do both. Apodaca has voted on our side, but we need you to reinforce the importance of these bills by contacting him at (919) 733-5745 and Tom.Apodaca@ncleg.net. Remember, the powerful Rules chair determines which bills get hearings and which die.
- CALL & EMAIL JUDICIARY CHAIR BUCK NEWTON: Again, Newton has been a friend of gun owners, but needs a reminder that legislation before his committee needs a prompt hearing in order to clear the April 30 deadline. Contact him at (919) 715-3030 and Buck.Newton@ncleg.net.
- CALL & EMAIL *YOUR* NC SENATE REP: For the email, use the copy/paste message provided below. Find your Senator here: http://www.grnc.org/contact_reps.htm
Suggested Subject: “Pass Pro-gun Bills Prior to April 30 Crossover”
Dear Senator _________________:
As a gun rights voter who helped create the Republican supermajority in the North Carolina General Assembly, I am concerned that time is running out for the many excellent gun rights bills which have been introduced in this session. Whether as standalone bills or as part of an omnibus bill, I expect the Republican leaders I have supported to pass the following from the NC Senate prior to the April 30 crossover deadline:
S. 394: “Preemption Affirmation Act.” This bill would provide incentives to cities and counties to obey our statewide firearms preemption law. At present, cities like Chapel Hill and Durham ignore laws allowing concealed carry in parks and greenways. Under this version, it would mirror Florida law, which creates civil penalties and a private cause of action against bureaucrats who illegally restrict gun rights.
S. 641: “Concealed Handgun Standardization Act.”This bill would stop sheriffs who arbitrarily and illegally deny concealed handgun applicants over such things as ancient counseling or use of anti-depressants; would specifically prevent them from imposing burdensome requirements not listed in NC statutes such as photos, notarized character references or extra fees; would allow permit applications from LEGAL resident aliens, and would speed up permit applications by requiring sheriffs to issue or deny permits within 90 days. The bill also eliminates permit disqualifiers for decades-old minor legal transgressions.
S. 708: “Homeland Security Patriot Act.” This bill would enable concealed handgun permit-holders who undergo enhanced training and background checks to carry anywhere in the state except courtrooms.
In addition, I urge you to consider elements of H. 562 which might be incorporated into any omnibus gun bill you might consider. Please advise me of your position on these bills. I will be monitoring activity on the bills through Grass Roots North Carolina legislative alerts.
Respectfully,
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NCGunOwners.com, North Carolina’s friendliest firearm smartphone app and web forum, working to promote gun ownership in NC www.NCGunOwners.com
Handgunners, Inc., 4325 NC Hwy 49 South, Burlington, NC 27215, (336) 570-1015 www.handgunners.com
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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
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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 |
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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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