{"id":523,"date":"2013-07-19T12:28:24","date_gmt":"2013-07-19T12:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/index.php\/2013\/07\/19\/grnc-alert-7-18-13-tillis-schaffer-poised-to-sellout-gun-owners\/"},"modified":"2013-07-19T12:28:24","modified_gmt":"2013-07-19T12:28:24","slug":"grnc-alert-7-18-13-tillis-schaffer-poised-to-sellout-gun-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/2013\/07\/grnc-alert-7-18-13-tillis-schaffer-poised-to-sellout-gun-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"GRNC Alert 7-18-13: Tillis,\tSchaffer Poised to Sellout Gun Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
 
A DEAL TO PUNISH GUN OWNERS<\/strong><\/span>
 
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HB 937 was making the partial repeal of the current Jim Crow-era pistol permit system look like a reality. Then, the political pressure mounted. <\/span><\/p>\n

GRNC has learned that the partial repeal of the current, old-fashioned system is in jeopardy, and worse, the current system might become even more complicated and restrictive. The NRA has not \u201csigned off\u201d on the partial repeal of the old permit system, and worse, someone has convinced HB 937 sponsor, Rep. Jacqueline Michelle Schaffer, to modify the language such that NICS checks are to be required for pistols purchased with permits more than 30 days old. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are two problems with this:  <\/span><\/p>\n

1.    The NCSA has already said that NICS checks are not adequate. So why subject law-abiding gun owners to additional pointless background checks?<\/span><\/p>\n

2.    According to GRNC President, Paul Valone, “This action would punish innocent gun owners for the malfeasance of the NCSA, and is unacceptable!”<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaker Tillis, Representative Schaffer and Governor McCrory are poised to bow to the NCSA pressure. This would be a major sellout of North Carolina gun owners. If political pressure pushes these politicians to punish us, GRNC may encourage gun owners to sit out the 2014 midterm elections. The Speaker, Rep. Schaffer, Gov. McCrory and all of the Republicans in Raleigh need to know that they can\u2019t take gun owners for granted, and any anti-gun actions will not be tolerated. See below to learn what you can do to let these politicians know what you think of their proposed anti-gun deal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!<\/strong><\/span>
 
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\u2022    PHONE SPEAKER TILLIS, REPRESENTATIVE SCHAFFER AND GOVERNOR McCRORY.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022    E-MAIL THE SPEAKER, REP. SCHAFFER AND THE GOVERNOR.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CONTACT INFO<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaker Tillis: 919-733-3451<\/span><\/p>\n

Rep. Schaffer: 919-733-5886<\/span><\/p>\n

Governor McCrory: (919) 814-2000<\/span><\/p>\n

Phone them and tell them that you know about their anti-gun scheme, and you won’t be taken for granted. Tell them that following through on the plan to worsen our already old-fashioned pistol permit system may hurt all Republicans in Raleigh by forcing you to consider sitting out the 2014 midterm elections. <\/span><\/p>\n

Use the following e-mail addresses and link to deliver the message below:<\/span><\/p>\n

Thom.Tillis@ncleg.net<\/span><\/p>\n

Jacqueline.Schaffer@ncleg.net <\/span><\/p>\n

E-mail the Governor using this link http:\/\/www.governor.state.nc.us\/contact\/email-pat<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

DELIVER THIS MESSAGE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Suggested Subject: “Don’t Punish Gun Owners<\/strong>”  <\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Speaker Tillis, Representative Schaffer, and Governor McCrory:  <\/span><\/p>\n

I have recently learned of a compromise being considered regarding HB 937, and I am writing to tell you that making our state\u2019s outdated pistol permit system even worse than it already is will not help your esteem in the eyes of gun owners. Simply leaving the current Jim Crow-era system in place would be bad enough. However, what is being proposed would create a system that is even more difficult for law-abiding citizens to navigate than the current system. The new proposal would add a new thirty-day limit to permit validity, which would then require a point-of-sale NICS check. This is not acceptable. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is the decades-long malfeasance of the NCSA and their support of a current system that has allowed the \u201carming felons\u201d loophole to remain in place. Keeping this old-fashioned system, and then making it yet even more complicated and unjust is not an improvement. In fact, if this new restriction to the current permit system is added, I, and surely thousands of other gun owners in North Carolina, may sit out the 2014 midterm elections. Gun owning voters will not be taken for granted. <\/span><\/p>\n

I strongly urge you to stand firm against the political pressure to compromise at the expense of gun owners. This is not an acceptable compromise by any stretch, and if it happens, the Republicans will be held responsible, and they will feel it at the polls. <\/span><\/p>\n

I will be monitoring the status of this issue via Grass Roots North Carolina alerts. <\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully,<\/span><\/p>\n

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Find Your Representatives<\/p>\n

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NC STATE House & Senate: http:\/\/www.grnc.org\/contact_reps.htm<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
 
FEDERAL Congressman: http:\/\/www.house.gov\/writerep\/<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
 
FEDERAL Senators: http:\/\/www.senate.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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GRNC Sponsors<\/strong><\/span>
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Support these PRO RKBA merchants who, as GRNC sponsors, are supporting your Second Amendment rights:<\/span><\/div>\n

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Corporate Benefactors
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Carolina Shooters Club:<\/strong> The largest\/ most active Online firearms community in the Carolinas. Come join the discussions with our firearms enthusiasts and trainers. We have dedicated sections for the ladies, training topics, political and 2A-related issues. <\/span><\/span>http:\/\/www.carolinashootersclub.com<\/span><\/a>
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37 Public Shooting Range & Gun Club, <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>1333 Loop Road, Bunnlevel, NC 28323, 910-893-9887, www.range37.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Point Blank Range<\/strong><\/strong>, <\/strong>743 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117, 704-230-0262,<\/strong> www.PointBlankRange.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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Hyatt Gun Shop<\/strong>, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208, 704-394-0387, www.hyattguns.com<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/span>C<\/strong> & E Gun Shows<\/strong>, 4225 Fortress Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060; Phone 540-953-0016 or 888-715-0606; http:\/\/www.cegunshows.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/strong>Dixie<\/strong> Gun and Knife Shows<\/strong>, PO Box 21049, Raleigh, NC 27619, ph: 919-781-1287, www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

NCGunOwners.com<\/strong>, North Carolina’s friendliest firearm community, working to<\/span>
promote gun ownership in NC www.NCGunOwners.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Handgunners, Inc.<\/strong>, 4325 NC Hwy 49 South, Burlington, NC 27215, (336) 570-1015 www.handgunners.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Sterling Pistols<\/strong><\/strong>, custom pistols, FFL transfers, general repairs, Glock enhancements, 704-840-7625<\/span><\/div>\n

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Corporate Patrons
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Morris Firearms at Sportsman’s Lodge<\/strong>, 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<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

The Blue Book Man<\/strong>, www.thebluebookman.com<\/a> and www.thefirearmsguide.com<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
Down South Ammo<\/strong>, Home of “SOUTHERN THUNDER” Exploding Targets, http:\/\/downsouthammo.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Holsters & Stuff<\/strong>, 4048 Sherwood Forest Drive, Trinity, NC 27370, (336) 313-6167 www.holstersandstuff.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

DoubleD Media<\/strong>, 8300 Raintree Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277, ph: 704-650-5555, fx: 704-544-0326 donna@doubledme.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Gunner’s Alley, LLC<\/strong>, 203 N. Harrison Ave., Ste. 130, Cary, NC 27513, www.gunnersalley.com<\/a>, 919-388-1991, contact: Ed Guerriero, ed@gunnersalley.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
 
Corporate Sponsors
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The Aisle Pawn Shop<\/strong><\/strong>, 216 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-663-5656<\/span><\/p>\n

Duncan Gun & Pawn<\/strong>, 414 Second St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, 336-667-6303, www.duncangun.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Shooter’s Express<\/strong><\/strong>, 2 Caldwell Dr., Belmont, NC 28012, 800-358-GUNS, www.shootersexpress.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Vanguard Security Consulting, LLC<\/strong>, 19135 W. Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
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