{"id":140,"date":"2011-11-09T17:24:45","date_gmt":"2011-11-09T17:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/index.php\/2011\/11\/09\/grnc-update-11-9-11-grnc-scores-two-victories\/"},"modified":"2011-11-09T17:24:45","modified_gmt":"2011-11-09T17:24:45","slug":"grnc-update-11-9-11-grnc-scores-two-victories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/2011\/11\/grnc-update-11-9-11-grnc-scores-two-victories\/","title":{"rendered":"GRNC Update 11-9-11: GRNC Scores Two Victories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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KERNERSVILLE PARKS RESTRICTIONS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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On Monday, GRNC reported that just before the election, the Kernersville Board of Aldermen snuck through a last minute gun ban in public parks which not only prohibits guns in the narrowly-defined “recreational facilities” within parks which may still be posted under the provisions of recently-passed House Bill 650<\/a>, but also included walking and running trails – a clear violation of state law. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Gun rights supporters responded in force yesterday, electing at least two new pro-gun aldermen, removing anti-gun incumbent Bob Prescott, and prompting remaining incumbents Dana Jones and Tracy Shifflete to contact a GRNC representative to say they want to “fix” the problem. What they are willing to do remains to be seen, but suffice to say that your calls and e-mails delivered our message. We will keep you apprised of progress.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Please note, only 42 votes separated the 4 lowest vote getters in the Prescott race.\u00a0 More than likely YOUR votes made the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n


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EXPANDED CARRY ON STATE GAME LANDS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Yesterday, Gordon Meyers, Director of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, stated that restrictions on both open and concealed carry in game lands would be lifted in accordance with section 14 of HB 650, and that carry would be permitted not only in state parks, but also game lands managed by the state but owned by the US Forest Service and others.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Section 14 of HB 650 says: “…it shall be lawful for a person to carry any firearm openly, or to carry a concealed handgun with a concealed carry permit, at any State-owned rest area, at any State-owned rest stop along the highways, and at any State-owned hunting and fishing reservation.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are gratified to see NCWRC take an expansive stance on interpreting the new language.<\/span><\/p>\n


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IMPORTANT CAVEATS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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