{"id":774,"date":"2015-01-07T12:02:14","date_gmt":"2015-01-07T12:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/index.php\/2015\/01\/07\/grnc-alert-01-06-15-turn-election-success-into-action\/"},"modified":"2015-01-07T12:02:14","modified_gmt":"2015-01-07T12:02:14","slug":"grnc-alert-01-06-15-turn-election-success-into-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/2015\/01\/grnc-alert-01-06-15-turn-election-success-into-action\/","title":{"rendered":"GRNC Alert 01-06-15: Turn Election Success into ACTION!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><table class=\"mceItemTable\" style=\"background-color: #0000ff;; width: 100%\" _mce_style=\"background-color: #0000ff; width: 100%;\" border=\"0\"><\/table>\n<\/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>Turn Election Success into ACTION!<\/strong><\/span><br \/>&nbsp;<br _mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418386874162_6685\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span _mce_style=\"font-size: 15px;\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><\/span><\/span><span _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418386874162_6685\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span _mce_style=\"font-size: 15px;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4249\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Thanks to your efforts, GRNC contributed to a landslide victory for pro-gun conservatives in the November elections; beyond keeping conservative supermajorities in both chambers of the General Assembly, we added one to our Congressional representation (now 10 Republicans, 3 Democrats), and unseated Democrat Senator Kay Hagan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PARLAY THE ELECTION INTO PRO-GUN LAWS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With sessions of both Congress and the state legislature about to convene, it is now time to turn your highly successful efforts into tangible benefits by passing pro-Second Amendment legislation. Very shortly, those of you with paid GRNC memberships will receive a link for a survey asking for your legislative priorities. First, however, GRNC is starting a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>petition<\/strong><\/span>, to be presented to Speaker Tim Moore (GRNC ****) and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger (****) to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>deliver a clear and unmistakable message:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418386874162_6685\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span _mce_style=\"font-size: 15px;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4249\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418386874162_6685\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span _mce_style=\"font-size: 15px;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4249\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">We are sick and tired of ideologically motivated local government bureaucrats ignoring state law to ban lawfully carried firearms where they may no longer legally do so; and\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418386874162_6685\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span _mce_style=\"font-size: 15px;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4249\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">We will no longer tolerate sheriffs who flout the law by arbitrarily obstructing or denying gun permits.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!<\/strong><\/span><br \/>&nbsp;<br _mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4260\" style=\"text-align: left;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<ul>\n<li><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_1418518116201_4271\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4273\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4272\"><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4259\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>SIGN THE PETITION:<\/strong><\/span> We want tens of thousands of signatures to this petition, so please:<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4259\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Sign the petition now<\/strong><\/span> by <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"legislative-petition-2014\" href=\"legislative-petition-2014\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICKING HERE<\/a> or going to <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"legislative-petition-2014\" href=\"legislative-petition-2014\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/grnc.org\/legislative-petition-2014<\/a>;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4259\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Direct friends and family to the website to sign it<\/strong><\/span> as well;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4259\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Download the petition<\/strong><\/span> to distribute among friends, co-workers, shooting club members and civic organizations, gathering signatures and then mailing the petitions back to us. Download it by <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/preemption_petition.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/preemption_petition.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICKING HERE<\/a> or going to <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/preemption_petition.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/preemption_petition.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/grnc.org\/https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/preemption_petition.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4259\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4259\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>SIGN UP FOR \u201cCITIZEN LOBBY DAY:\u201d<\/strong><\/span> GRNC plans to deliver a clear message to legislators that we expect them to \u201cremember who brung \u2018em to the dance.\u201d To that end, we want YOU to join us in Raleigh on January 29 at 9:00 AM. Sign up by <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"citizen-lobby-day\" href=\"citizen-lobby-day\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICKING HERE<\/a> or going to: <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"citizen-lobby-day\" href=\"citizen-lobby-day\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/grnc.org\/citizen-lobby-day<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4259\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>SUPPORT GRNC LEGISLATIVE SUCCESSES<\/strong><\/span> by <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.grnc.org\/join-grnc\/contribute\" href=\"http:\/\/www.grnc.org\/join-grnc\/contribute\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICKING HERE<\/a> or going to: <a target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.grnc.org\/join-grnc\/contribute\" href=\"http:\/\/www.grnc.org\/join-grnc\/contribute\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.grnc.org\/join-grnc\/contribute<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" _mce_style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1418518116201_4259\"><br \/>Michael Bloomberg&#8217;s many &#8220;astroturf&#8221; gun control organizations create the appearance of grass roots support where none actually exists. Now it&#8217;s time for YOU to show politicians what grass roots mobilization really looks like. Yes, it is during the week. No, it is not convenient to your work schedule. Unfortunately, however, it is the only time politicians will actually witness your efforts.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all up to you. With your support, GRNC was highly successful in electing pro-gun legislators in November. GRNC is all-volunteer, meaning every dime you contribute will be used to defend your rights. If you have already joined, we thank you, but your membership is not enough to help us continue our long string of successes.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\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 href=\"http:\/\/mdalies.org\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/mdalies.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_3421\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_3420\"> 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_1415231147772_3385\" 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_1415231147772_3384\">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 _mce_style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_3385\" style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_3384\">If interested, please contact GRNC&nbsp;via the following e-mail address:<\/span> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: medium;\">alert@grnc.org <\/span><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/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>Copyright Info<\/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;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_3324\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_3322\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_3347\">\u00a9 2014 Grass Roots North Carolina. 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Address questions to: <a id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_3381\" href=\"mailto:President@GRNC.org\" _mce_href=\"mailto:President@GRNC.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">President@GRNC.org<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/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-family: 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: arial,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><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><a _mce_href=\"carolina-sporting-arms\" href=\"carolina-sporting-arms\"><strong>Carolina Sporting Arms<\/strong><\/a>, The Carolinas&#8217; destination for quality firearms and exceptional customer service for over 20 years. 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 target=\"_blank\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/csaguns.com\" href=\"http:\/\/csaguns.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.csaguns.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-ballantyne\" 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-lake-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 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-shooters\" 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 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-range\" 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-knife-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: arial,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 _mce_style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span _mce_style=\"font-size: medium;\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_2769\"><span _mce_style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_2768\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;\">Reedy Creek Realty,<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_2767\" class=\"yiv3084575345apple-converted-space\"><strong id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_2766\"><span _mce_style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;\" id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_2765\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1415231147772_2740\">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!,&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ReedyCreekRealty.com\" _mce_href=\"http:\/\/www.ReedyCreekRealty.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ReedyCreekRealty.com<\/a><\/span><\/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>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 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 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 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 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 &#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 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 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. 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, 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: arial,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. 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 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 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>, 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 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.<\/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. <\/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; Turn Election Success into ACTION!&nbsp; Thanks to your efforts, GRNC contributed to a landslide victory for pro-gun conservatives in the November elections; beyond keeping &#8230; <a title=\"GRNC Alert 01-06-15: Turn Election Success into ACTION!\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/2015\/01\/grnc-alert-01-06-15-turn-election-success-into-action\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about GRNC Alert 01-06-15: Turn Election Success into ACTION!\">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-774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-grnc-alerts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/774","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=774"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/774\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=774"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=774"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}