{"id":738,"date":"2014-10-04T17:21:18","date_gmt":"2014-10-04T17:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/index.php\/2014\/10\/04\/grnc-alert-10-4-14-lee-co-to-expand-rights-rockingham-co-vote-monday\/"},"modified":"2014-10-04T17:21:18","modified_gmt":"2014-10-04T17:21:18","slug":"grnc-alert-10-4-14-lee-co-to-expand-rights-rockingham-co-vote-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/2014\/10\/grnc-alert-10-4-14-lee-co-to-expand-rights-rockingham-co-vote-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"GRNC Alert 10-4-14: Lee Co to Expand Rights; Rockingham Co Vote Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #0000ff;; width: 100%\" _mce_style=\"background-color: #0000ff; width: 100%;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<br \/><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lee County<\/strong><\/span><br \/>&nbsp;<br _mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2717\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">You  may remember two weeks ago Lee County Commissioners, after listening to no less than fourteen passionate and articulate Patriots, wisely voted  to repeal ALL carry restrictions in parks and county facilities.  However, the vote was 4-3 and thus requires a 2nd Vote on Monday October 6th.<\/p>\n<p> A similar  proposal to eliminate all restrictions is now being considered by  Rockingham County commissioners on the same night.&nbsp; However, even though Rockingham  County has a majority of Republicans on their Commission, at least one, enough to kill the proposal, appears to be lukewarm to the idea at best&nbsp;  Once again, your emails encouraging the Commissioners to \u201cstiffen their spines\u201d and do the right thing will be necessary.<\/p>\n<p> This measure  to rescind carry bans will be voted on during the next meeting to be  held Monday, October 6th, at 6:00 PM in both Counties.<\/p>\n<p> Your feedback and  support are essential to encourage the Commissioners of both Counties,  and remind them where law-abiding gun owners stand on this issue. See what you can  do to help the passage of the new ordinances in both Counties below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #ff0000;; width: 100%\" _mce_style=\"background-color: #ff0000; width: 100%;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<br \/><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: \n\narial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEE &#8211; IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!<\/strong><\/span><br \/>&nbsp;<br _mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2742\">\n<li id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2745\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\" _mce_style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><span _mce_style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2744\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2743\">Email the Lee County Commissioners<\/strong><\/span> and encourage them one more time to vote for the proposed changes as submitted. Below you\u2019ll  find a copy\/paste e-mail list and a copy\/paste message to send to them.\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2741\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\" _mce_style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><span _mce_style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Attend the Lee County Commission Meeting<\/strong><\/span>.&nbsp;  Once again, we need a large turnout of gun rights supporters as the &#8220;gun banners&#8221; are aware of  this vote and may turn out in force agitating against this expansion of gun rights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2734\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial Black', 'Avant Garde';\" _mce_style=\"font-family: 'Arial Black', 'Avant Garde';\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">Here are the details: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> Where:<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp; <span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">Lee County Government Center, 106 Hillcrest Drive, Sanford, NC 27331<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> When:&nbsp; <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">Monday, October 6, 2014, 6 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> CONTACT INFO<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> Lee County Commission copy\/paste email list: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> cparks@leecountync.gov; ksmith@leecountync.gov; rreives@leecountync.gov;rfrazier@leecountync.gov; adalrymple@leecountync.gov;aknecht@leecountync.gov; commissioner.womack@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> DELIVER THIS MESSAGE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">SUGGESTED SUBJECT LINE:&nbsp; <strong>Cement Expanded Gun Rights In Lee County October 6t<\/strong>h<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> Dear Lee County Commissioner:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> I have just  been informed that the Lee County Commission intends to vote for the 2nd and  final time in favor of gun rights on October 6th, and I am writing to  express my full support for this position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> A patchwork of \u201cgun-free zones\u201d serve  only to make accidental felons out of otherwise peaceful, law-abiding citizens, while doing nothing to ensure safety. A vote to  open all county facilities and parks to the lawful concealed carry of  handguns will express respect for gun rights, and will empower both the citizens  and employees of Lee County.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> Along with Ashe, Alamance, Cabarrus, Cherokee, Forsyth, and Rowan Counties, all of whom have also opened their  facilities to lawful concealed carry, you are now leading by example,  and you have inspired even more to follow suit. Your action led Rockingham County  Commissioners to also place such a proposal on their Agenda for the same  evening as your final vote.&nbsp; A decision to trust Lee County\u2019s citizens,  employees, and fellow North Carolinians to act responsibly and lawfully  is to be commended. Thank you in advance for doing the right thing this  Monday evening, by voting for once again for the proposed changes to  your ordinances and allowing lawful concealed carry of handguns in all Lee  County Parks and Buildings, including employees of Lee County.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> I will continue to monitor this issue via alerts from Grass Roots North Carolina.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> Sincerely,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #ff0000;; width: 100%\" _mce_style=\"background-color: #ff0000; width: 100%;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<br \/><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: \n\narial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>ROCKINGHAM &#8211; IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!<\/strong><\/span><br \/>&nbsp;<br _mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2761\">\n<li id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2767\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\" _mce_style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><strong id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2769\"><span _mce_style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2768\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Email the Rockingham County Commissioners<\/span><\/strong> and encourage them to not be timid or reluctant to vote for the proposed changes as submitted. Below you\u2019ll find a copy\/paste e-mail list and a copy\/paste message to send to them.\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2760\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\" _mce_style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><span _mce_style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2763\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2762\">Attend the Rockingham County Commission Meeting<\/strong><\/span>.&nbsp; Once again, we need a  large turnout of gun rights supporters as the \u201cgun banners\u201d are aware of this vote and may turn out in force agitating against this  expansion of gun rights. Andy Stevens, GRNC Director of Local Government Affairs will speak to the Commissioners at the meeting but he&#8217;ll need  your support.&nbsp; Additionally, at least one Republican Commissioner is lukewarm to the issue, running for re-election and may require your  extra efforts to get him off the fence to do the right thing\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2756\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" _mce_style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2759\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">Here are the details: <\/p>\n<p> <strong>Where:&nbsp; <\/strong>Rockingham County Government Center Boardroom, <a href=\"http:\/\/paracom.paramountcommunication.com\/ct\/22792552:22700395449:m:1:345464502:6E52B6D1EBE87723F6EC56ABFAD67F9F:r\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/paracom.paramountcommunication.com\/ct\/22792552:22700395449:m:1:345464502:6E52B6D1EBE87723F6EC56ABFAD67F9F:r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">371 NC 65, Reidsville, NC&nbsp;&nbsp; 27320<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <strong>When:&nbsp; <\/strong>Monday, October 6, 2014, 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" _mce_style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" _mce_style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2759\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><strong>CONTACT INFO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Rockingham County Commission copy\/paste email list: <\/p>\n<p> zcardwell@co.rockingham.nc.us;ctravis@co.rockingham.nc.us;;kmabe@co.rockingham.nc.us; kduncan@co.rockingham.nc.us;mrichardson@co.rockingham.nc.us <\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" _mce_style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" _mce_style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2759\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><strong> DELIVER THS MESSAGE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" _mce_style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" _mce_style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" _mce_style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2759\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"> SUGGESTED SUBJECT LINE:&nbsp; <strong>Rockingham County Voters Look To You To Advance Gun Rights on October 6th<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> I have just been informed that the  Rockingham County Commission intends to vote in favor of gun rights on  October 6th, and I am writing to express my full support for this position.<\/p>\n<p> We  celebrated on October 1st the one year anniversary of the passage of  HB937.&nbsp; This Bill expanded gun rights and privileges across North Carolina, adding  places that charge admission, places that serve alcohol, limited campus  carry, and other places previously off limits to lawful Concealed Carry Permit  Holders.&nbsp; The opponents of this measure were dead certain it would lead to a rash of incidents and accidents&#8230;.and they were wrong!&nbsp; CHP Permit  holders are background checked and collectively the finest people, men and women, young and old, you could ever wish to associate with.&nbsp; They  are safe, sane, and sober.&nbsp; They have earned, by their exemplary example, the right and privilege to protect themselves and their loved  ones even in your County facilities.<\/p>\n<p> On the other hand, a patchwork of \u201cgun-free zones\u201d serve only to make accidental felons out of these  otherwise peaceful, law-abiding citizens, while doing nothing to ensure safety.&nbsp; A vote to open all county facilities and parks to the lawful  concealed carry of handguns will express respect for gun rights, and  will empower both the citizens and employees of Rockingham County. These  friends and neighbors who favor additional gun rights are much more than  likely voters..they are committed voters and will reward or punish those  standing election based on vote tonight.&nbsp; For you two Commissioners  currently on the Board and running for re election, promoting gun rights,  expanding freedom, and placing your trust in the citizens and employees  of Rockingham County is a winning combination.&nbsp; Don&#8217;t let the opportunity slip by.<\/p>\n<p> Along with Alamance, Ashe, Cabarrus, Cherokee, Forsyth, Lee, and Rowan Counties, all of whom have also opened their facilities to lawful  concealed carry, you too can lead others by your example, inspiring even  more to follow suit.&nbsp; A decision to trust Rockingham County\u2019s citizens,  employees, and fellow North Carolinians to act responsibly and lawfully  is to be commended. Thank you in advance for doing the right thing this  Monday evening, by voting for the proposed changes to your ordinances  and allowing lawful concealed carry of handguns in all Rockingham County  Parks and Buildings, including the hard working employees of Rockingham County.<\/p>\n<p> I will continue to monitor this issue via alerts from Grass Roots North Carolina.<\/p>\n<p> Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #0000ff;; width: 100%\" _mce_style=\"background-color: #0000ff; width: 100%;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<br \/><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lies Told by Moms Demanding Action<\/strong><\/span><br \/>&nbsp;<br _mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><a id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2829\" href=\"http:\/\/paracom.paramountcommunication.com\/ct\/22792540:22700395449:m:1:345464502:6E52B6D1EBE87723F6EC56ABFAD67F9F:r\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/paracom.paramountcommunication.com\/ct\/22792540:22700395449:m:1:345464502:6E52B6D1EBE87723F6EC56ABFAD67F9F:r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2828\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2827\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2826\">Click here<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2790\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2789\"> to learn the full details of the deceptions spread by the so-called Moms Demanding Action (or rather Moms Demanding Gun Bans).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #0000ff;; width: 100%\" _mce_style=\"background-color: #0000ff; width: 100%;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<br \/><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Skills Needed for the GRNC Alert Team<\/strong><\/span><br \/>&nbsp;<br _mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2851\" style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2798\">A  person is needed to expand the GRNC alert team.&nbsp; Good writing skills is a must along with the ability to coordinate with  personnel at various levels.&nbsp; Knowledge of HTML and ability to  manipulate HTML style emails on the code level.&nbsp; Strong understanding of desktop  publishing concepts and Microsoft Office tools.&nbsp; Person should be able  to translate legal, political, technical and firearms jargon into layman&#8217;s  terms and make the public care about the issue.&nbsp; Familiarity of a mass emailing system like Constant Contact is a nice to have.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2851\" style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">If interested, please contact GRNC&nbsp;via the following e-mail address: <\/span><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2850\" style=\"font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"><a id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2849\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1412442743318_2848\" style=\"font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium;\">alert@grnc.org <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #0000ff;; width: 100%\" _mce_style=\"background-color: #0000ff; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<br \/><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; color: #ffffff;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>GRNC Sponsors<\/strong><\/span><br \/>&nbsp;<br _mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"color: #ff0000; font-\n\nfamily: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">Support these PRO RKBA merchants who, as GRNC sponsors, are supporting your Second Amendment rights:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #ffd700;; width: 100%\" _mce_style=\"background-color: #ffd700; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<br \/><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: \n\narial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><br \/>\n<strong>Corporate Benefactors<\/strong><\/span><br \/>&nbsp;<br _mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"the-range-at-\n\nballantyne\" href=\"the-range-at-ballantyne\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Range at Ballantyne<\/strong><\/a>, 704-896-3155, 10913 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.therangeatballantyne.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.therangeatballantyne.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.therangeatballantyne.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"the-range-at-\n\nlake-norman\" href=\"the-range-at-lake-norman\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Range at Lake Norman<\/strong><\/a>, 704-896-3155, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.therangeatlakenorman.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.therangeatlakenorman.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.therangeatlakenorman.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"hyatt-gun-shop\" href=\"hyatt-gun-shop\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hyatt Gun Shop<\/strong><\/a>, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208, 704-394-0387, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.hyattguns.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hyattguns.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hyattguns.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.dixiedeerclassic.org\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dixiedeerclassic.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dixie Deer Classic<\/strong><\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.dixiedeerclassic.org\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dixiedeerclassic.org\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dixiedeerclassic.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/tigerswan.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/tigerswan.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tigerswan Range Complex (TRC)<\/strong><\/a>, World class outdoor shooting range that meets &amp; exceeds the new Cumberland <\/p>\n<p>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 target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/tigerswan.com\" href=\"http:\/\/tigerswan.com\" rel=\"noopener\">tigerswan.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"carolina-\n\nshooters\" href=\"carolina-shooters\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Carolina Shooters Club<\/strong><\/a>, The largest\/ most active Online firearms community in the Carolinas. Come join the discussions with our firearms <\/p>\n<p>enthusiasts and trainers. We have dedicated sections for the ladies, training topics, political and 2A-related issues. <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.carolinashootersclub.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.carolinashootersclub.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.carolinashootersclub.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"range-37\" href=\"range-37\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>37 Public Shooting Range &amp; Gun Club<\/strong><\/a>, 1333 Loop Road, Bunnlevel, NC 28323, 910-893-9887, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.range37.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.range37.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.range37.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"point-blank-\n\nrange\" href=\"point-blank-range\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Point Blank Range<\/strong><\/a>, 743 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117, 704-230-0262, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.PointBlankRange.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.PointBlankRange.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.PointBlankRange.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"cae-gun-shows\" href=\"cae-gun-shows\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>C &amp; E Gun Shows<\/strong><\/a>, 4225 Fortress Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060; Phone 540-953-0016 or 888-715-0606; <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.cegunshows.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cegunshows.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cegunshows.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"dixie-gun-a-\n\nknife-shows\" href=\"dixie-gun-a-knife-shows\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dixie Gun and Knife Shows<\/strong><\/a>, PO Box 21049, Raleigh, NC 27619, ph: 919-781-1287, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/2afriendly.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/2afriendly.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2A Friendly<\/strong><\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/2AFriendly.com\" href=\"http:\/\/2AFriendly.com\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">2AFriendly.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/ncgunowners.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/ncgunowners.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NCGunOwners.com<\/strong><\/a>, North Carolina&#8217;s friendliest firearm smartphone app and web forum, working to promote gun ownership in NC <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.NCGunOwners.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.NCGunOwners.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.NCGunOwners.com<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"handgunners-inc\" href=\"handgunners-inc\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Handgunners, Inc.<\/strong><\/a>, 4325 NC Hwy 49 South, Burlington, NC 27215, (336) 570-1015 <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.handgunners.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.handgunners.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.handgunners.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"sterling-pistols\" href=\"sterling-pistols\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sterling Pistols<\/strong><\/a>, custom pistols, FFL transfers, general repairs, Glock enhancements, 704-840-7625<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #ffd700;; width: 100%\" _mce_style=\"background-color: #ffd700; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<br \/><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: \n\narial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><br \/>\n<strong>Corporate Patrons<\/strong><\/span><br \/>&nbsp;<br _mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>Take Aim Training<\/strong>, Outdoor <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p>Listen to the Take Aim Training Show or online www.wixe1190.com Thursdays 4-5PM. &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.takeaimtraining.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.takeaimtraining.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.takeaimtraining.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>MK Shows<\/strong>, Mike Kent, PO Box <\/p>\n<p>685, Monroe, GA 30655, Mike@MKShows.com, Phone: 770-630-7296, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/MKShows.com\" href=\"http:\/\/MKShows.com\" rel=\"noopener\">MKShows.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>Morris Firearms at Sportsman&#8217;s <\/p>\n<p>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; <\/p>\n<p>trade.  Phone: 336-961-6800  Fax: 336-961-6801.  <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.gftc.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gftc.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gftc.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>The Blue Book Man<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.thebluebookman.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebluebookman.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.thebluebookman.com<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.thefirearmsguide.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thefirearmsguide.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.thefirearmsguide.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>Down South Ammo<\/strong>, Home of <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;SOUTHERN THUNDER&#8221; Exploding Targets, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/downsouthammo.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/downsouthammo.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">downsouthammo.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>Holsters &amp; Stuff<\/strong>, 4048 <\/p>\n<p>Sherwood Forest Drive, Trinity, NC 27370, (336) 313-6167 <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.holstersandstuff.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.holstersandstuff.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.holstersandstuff.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>DoubleD Media<\/strong>, 8300 Raintree <\/p>\n<p>Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277, ph: 704-650-5555, fx: 704-544-0326 donna@doubledme.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>Gunner&#8217;s Alley, LLC<\/strong>, 203 N. <\/p>\n<p>Harrison Ave., Ste. 130, Cary, NC 27513, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.gunnersalley.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gunnersalley.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gunnersalley.com<\/a>, 919-388-1991, contact: Ed Guerriero, <\/p>\n<p>ed@gunnersalley.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #ffd700;; width: 100%\" _mce_style=\"background-color: #ffd700; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<br \/><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: \n\narial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><br \/>\n<strong>Corporate Sponsors<\/strong><\/span><br \/>&nbsp;<br _mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>TacticalGearOps<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/tacticalgearops.com\" href=\"http:\/\/tacticalgearops.com\" rel=\"noopener\">tacticalgearops.com<\/a> &#8211; sales@tacticalgearops.com &#8211; (888) 285-2649<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>The Aisle Pawn Shop<\/strong>, 216 N. <\/p>\n<p>Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-663-5656<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>Duncan Gun &amp; Pawn<\/strong>, 414 <\/p>\n<p>Second St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, 336-667-6303, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.duncangun.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.duncangun.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.duncangun.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>Shooter&#8217;s Express<\/strong>, 2 Caldwell <\/p>\n<p>Dr., Belmont, NC 28012, 800-358-GUNS, <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.shootersexpress.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.shootersexpress.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.shootersexpress.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>Vanguard Security Consulting<\/strong>, <\/p>\n<p>LLC, 19135 W. Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #000000;; width: 100%\" _mce_style=\"background-color: #000000; width: 100%;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<br \/><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>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 <\/p>\n<p>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 <\/p>\n<p>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 <\/p>\n<p>information.<\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><br \/>&nbsp;<br _mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Lee County&nbsp; You may remember two weeks ago Lee County Commissioners, after listening to no less than fourteen passionate and articulate Patriots, wisely voted &#8230; <a title=\"GRNC Alert 10-4-14: Lee Co to Expand Rights; Rockingham Co Vote Monday\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/2014\/10\/grnc-alert-10-4-14-lee-co-to-expand-rights-rockingham-co-vote-monday\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about GRNC Alert 10-4-14: Lee Co to Expand Rights; Rockingham Co Vote Monday\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-738","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-grnc-alerts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=738"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/738\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=738"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}