{"id":1031,"date":"2017-06-15T02:29:52","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T02:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/index.php\/2017\/06\/15\/grnc-alert-06-14-17-senate-cautious-on-gun-rights-bill\/"},"modified":"2017-06-15T02:29:52","modified_gmt":"2017-06-15T02:29:52","slug":"grnc-alert-06-14-17-senate-cautious-on-gun-rights-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/2017\/06\/grnc-alert-06-14-17-senate-cautious-on-gun-rights-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"GRNC Alert 06-14-17 SENATE CAUTIOUS ON GUN RIGHTS BILL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #0000ff; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>NC SENATE <br \/> \u00a0 CONSIDERING GUN BILL<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong><em>Senate Republicans seem just a bit too cautious on gun rights. . . <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><br \/> Republicans in the NC Senate are very gingerly evaluating the Omnibus Gun Bill, which recently passed the NC\u00a0House (Constitutional Carry and more). <br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">It seems they are trying to do the right thing, and it&#8217;s much better than several other options, but we should probably expect a little more eagerness from Republicans on Second Amendment rights. This situation needs to be watched closely, as caution can quickly turn into stalling, and worse. <br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Clearly Republicans in the NC\u00a0Senate need to hear from gun owners so they don&#8217;t forget why we worked so hard to pass this bill in the House. They need to know that we&#8217;ll work just as hard to get it through the Senate, and there will be political consequences for Senators who stand by and do nothing as the bill fades (should that occur).\u00a0 <br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Below, see how you can easily contact Republicans in the NC\u00a0Senate to remind them what voters expect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> <br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #0000ff; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #ffffff;\">IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><u><strong>EMAIL ALL SENATE REPUBLICANS<\/strong><\/u><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Use the copy\/paste email *list(s) provided below, and the copy\/paste text provided under &#8216;Deliver This Message.&#8217;\u00a0\n<p> <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><u><strong>PHONE YOUR SENATOR AND SELECT LEADERS<\/strong><\/u><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Use the text provided directly below to deliver this important message, and the phone numbers for the two Senate leaders provided below. To find your own senator&#8217;s contact information, <a href=\"http:\/\/paracom.paramountcommunication.com\/ct\/42797677:WWP05x2Nk:m:1:345464502:A91AACFBE55194FA9891E693FE64894A:r\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a> <\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> (or go to: http:\/\/www.ncleg.net\/representation\/WhoRepresentsMe.aspx). <\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> <strong><u>Phone Message<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> Hello, I\u00a0am calling because I am very concerned that the Omnibus Gun Bill has not been met with the eagerness I would expect from Senate Republicans. Gun voters expect Republicans in the Senate to pass this gun rights bill as soon as possible, and we expect it to be passed without changes. In fact, we have given your party a super majority specifically to pass bills just like this one. We are watching, and nothing but success on gun rights will do. Thank you.\u00a0 <\/span><br \/> <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>CONTACT INFO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Senator Phil Berger<\/strong> (Pres. Pro\u00a0Tempore: <strong>(919) 733-5708 <\/strong><br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Senator Bill Rabon:<\/strong> <strong>(919) 733-5963<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/paracom.paramountcommunication.com\/ct\/42797677:WWP05x2Nk:m:1:345464502:A91AACFBE55194FA9891E693FE64894A:r\">Click Here<\/a> to find your Senator, and call him\/her, too. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><u>NC\u00a0Senate Republicans copy\/paste email *list(s)<\/u>: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">John.Alexander@ncleg.net; Deanna.Ballard@ncleg.net; Chad.Barefoot@ncleg.net; Tamara.Barringer@ncleg.net; Phil.Berger@ncleg.net; Dan.Bishop@ncleg.net; Danny.Britt@ncleg.net; Andrew.Brock@ncleg.net; Harry.Brown@ncleg.net; Bill.Cook@ncleg.net; David.Curtis@ncleg.net; Warren.Daniel@ncleg.net; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> Jim.Davis@ncleg.net; Cathy.Dunn@ncleg.net; Chuck.Edwards@ncleg.net; Rick.Gunn@ncleg.net; Kathy.Harrington@ncleg.net; Ralph.Hise@ncleg.net; Rick.Horner@ncleg.net; Brent.Jackson@ncleg.net; Joyce.Krawiec@ncleg.net; Michael.Lee@ncleg.net; Tom.McInnis@ncleg.net; Wesley.Meredith@ncleg.net;<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> \u00a0<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> Paul.Newton@ncleg.net; Louis.Pate@ncleg.net; Ron.Rabin@ncleg.net; Bill.Rabon@ncleg.net; Shirley.Randleman@ncleg.net; Norman.Sanderson@ncleg.net; Jeff.Tarte@ncleg.net; Jerry.Tillman@ncleg.net; Tommy.Tucker@ncleg.net; Trudy.Wade@ncleg.net; Andy.Wells@ncleg.net <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/span><\/span><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify; margin-left: 40px;\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\">*Spam filters or email program limitations may cause the need to send more than one email, to cover the entire list of representatives. If so, the list above is split into three pieces, for your convenience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\"><br \/> <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #0000ff; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">DELIVER THIS MESSAGE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Suggested Subject: <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Pass Omnibus Gun Bill without Changes<\/span>&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Dear Senator:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">I am writing today because I am very concerned that the Omnibus Gun Bill has been met with too much caution in the Senate, and that it is not moving toward passage. If that is the case, I can assure you that voters are behind this bill entirely, and there is no reason to be overcautious. <br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> <br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Gun voters expect Republicans in the Senate to pass this gun rights bill as soon as possible, and to pass it without changes. In fact, we have given your party a super majority specifically so you would pass bills just like this one. We are watching, and nothing but success on gun rights will do.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Pass the Omnibus Gun Bill and pass it without changes. This is what voters are expecting, and what we&#8217;re hoping for.\u00a0 <br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">I will be watching your actions on this issue through alerts from Grass Roots North Carolina. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Respectfully,<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #0000ff; ; width: 100%;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; color: #ffffff;\"> <br \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Copyright Info<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">\u00a9 2017 Grass Roots North Carolina. 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We specialize in firearms and firearms-related products with unmatched expertise to help both beginners and experienced shooters find the right products to meet their needs. Charlotte&#8217;s only Five-Star indoor range! &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/csaguns.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.csaguns.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a href=\"dixie-gun-a-knife-shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dixie<\/a><a href=\"dixie-gun-a-knife-shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Gun and Knife Shows<\/a>, <\/strong>PO Box 21049, Raleigh, NC 27619, ph: 919-781-1287,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dixiedeerclassic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dixie Deer Classic<\/a>, <span style=\"color: black;\"><a title=\"http:\/\/www.dixiedeerclassic.org\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dixiedeerclassic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dixiedeerclassic.org<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a href=\"hyatt-gun-shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyatt Gun Shop<\/a><\/strong>, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208, 704-394-0387,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hyattguns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hyattguns.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a href=\"point-blank-range\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Point Blank Range<\/a><\/strong>, 743 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117, 704-230-0262, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pointblankrange.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">www.PointBlankRange.com<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"the-range-at-ballantyne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Range at Ballantyne<\/strong><\/a>, 704-896-3155, 10913 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.therangeatballantyne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.therangeatballantyne.com<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a href=\"the-range-at-lake-norman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Range at Lake Norman<\/a><\/strong>, 704-896-3155, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.therangeatlakenorman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.therangeatlakenorman.com<\/a><br \/> <strong><a href=\"hyatt-gun-shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/> <\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tigerswan.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tigerswan Range Complex (TRC),<\/a><\/strong> World class outdoor shooting range that meets &amp; exceeds the new Cumberland County range requirements. Built by former members of the elite &#8220;DELTA FORCE&#8221;. 2850 Tigerswan Drive, Autryville, NC 28318. 910-208-4117 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/tigerswan.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/tigerswan.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a href=\"sterling-pistols\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sterling Pistols<\/a><\/strong>, custom pistols, FFL transfers, general repairs, Glock enhancements, 704-840-7625<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #ffd700; ; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> <strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Corporate Patrons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>DoubleD Media<\/strong>, 8300 Raintree Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277, ph: 704-650-5555, fx: 704-544-0326 <a href=\"mailto:donna@doubledme.com\">donna@doubledme.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> <strong>Down South Ammo<\/strong>, Home of &#8220;SOUTHERN THUNDER&#8221; Exploding Targets, <a href=\"http:\/\/downsouthammo.com\">http:\/\/downsouthammo.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> <strong>Gunner&#8217;s Alley, LLC<\/strong>, 203 N. Harrison Ave., Ste. 130, Cary, NC 27513, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gunnersalley.com\/\">www.gunnersalley.com<\/a>, 919-388-1991, contact: Ed Guerriero, <a href=\"mailto:ed@gunnersalley.com\">ed@gunnersalley.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong> Holsters &amp; Stuff<\/strong>, 4048 Sherwood Forest Drive, Trinity, NC 27370, (336) 313-6167 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.holstersandstuff.com\/\">www.holstersandstuff.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Reedy Creek Realty, <\/strong>1818 Medfield Road, Raleigh, NC 27607, 1-877-428-SOLD(7653), NRA \/ CHP Instructor &amp; Realtor serving the Triangle area, Free Firearm With Home Sale or Purchase!, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ReedyCreekRealty.com\">http:\/\/www.ReedyCreekRealty.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>MK Shows<\/strong>, Mike Kent, PO Box 685, Monroe, GA 30655, Mike@MKShows.com, Phone: 770-630-7296, <a href=\"http:\/\/MKShows.com\">http:\/\/MKShows.com<\/a><strong><\/p>\n<p> Morris Firearms at Sportsman&#8217;s Lodge<\/strong>, Great handgun prices. New and used guns. Stocking dealer for Glock, Smith &amp; Wesson, SIG Sauer, Springfield Armory, Bond Arms, Ruger, Dan Wesson and more. Buy, sell &amp; trade. Phone: 336-961-6800 Fax: 336-961-6801. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gftc.com\/\">www.gftc.com<\/a><strong><\/p>\n<p> Take Aim Training<\/strong>, 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 &amp; SC firearms sales and transfers. Listen to the Take Aim Training Show or online <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wixe1190.com\">www.wixe1190.com<\/a> Thursdays 4-5PM. &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.takeaimtraining.com\/\">www.takeaimtraining.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>The Blue Book Man<\/strong>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefirearmsguide.com\/\">www.thefirearmsguide.com<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #ffd700; ; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> <strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Corporate Sponsors<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>The Aisle Pawn Shop<\/strong>, 216 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-663-5656<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Duncan Gun &amp; Pawn<\/strong>, 414 Second St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, 336-667-6303, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.duncangun.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.duncangun.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Shooter&#8217;s Express<\/strong>, 2 Caldwell Dr., Belmont, NC 28012, 800-358-GUNS, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shootersexpress.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.shootersexpress.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>TacticalGearOps<\/strong>, <a href=\"http:\/\/tacticalgearops.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/tacticalgearops.com <\/a>&#8211; sales@tacticalgearops.com &#8211; (888) 285-2649<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Vanguard Security Consulting<\/strong>, LLC, 19135 W. Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #000000; ; width: 100%;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> <strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Grass Roots North Carolina is a 501(c)(4) organization as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Contributions to GRNC are not tax deductible. &#8220;Contributions to civic leagues or other section 501(c)(4) organizations generally are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. They may be deductible as trade or business expenses, if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of the taxpayer\u2019s business.&#8221; IRS &#8211; Donations to Section 501(c)(4) Organizations. Please consult the IRS website, www.irs.gov, or your tax or legal advisor for specific information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"> Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 9919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the State.<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 NC SENATE \u00a0 CONSIDERING GUN BILL \u00a0 \u00a0 Senate Republicans seem just a bit too cautious on gun rights. . . 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