HB 650: Reaction

As for doing away with reciprocity, it's just another sign that, if some legislators have their way, North Carolina will become one of the most wide-open states in the country for guns[emphasis mine]. These changes aren't just unneeded; they're reckless.

Yup, because God forbid there be legislative changes that make having a concealed carry permit actually mean something in North Carolina, or threat permit holders as the responsible adults they are. At the moment there are so many places permit holders aren't allowed to carry with a permit, it's effectively useless to have one. This bill begins to remedy that problem. The goal, as far as I'm concerned, is to allow responsible adult gun owners to legally carry a firearm, concealed or not and with or without a permit, any place a law enforcement officer can. The goal of gun prohibitionists is to place as many restrictions on responsible gun owners as possible and call them reasonable. There is nothing radical or reckless in the incremental changes proposed by HB 650. Call your representatives and let them know how you feel about it.

H/T to Sean.