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Constitutional Carry Passes In New Hampshire

their Governor has to sign it but he is on record saying he will.

I'll not hold my breath on that one.

Constitutional carry bill proposed in North Carolina

It's not even a veto by Democrat Governor Roy Cooper that would kill it. the Republican have a super majority in the Legislature. They can pass anything they have a will to. The question is do they have the will to go up against the North Carolina Sheriff's Association? The Association has been the major hurdle in repealing North Carolina's purchase permit. I doubt they will support Constitutional Carry. Doesn't mean it isn't a fight worth fighting. Just means it is all uphill 'cuz the North Carolina Legislature is firmly in their pocket.

Sign This Petition

Can't hurt.

Repeal the NFA

In the House...

...Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-R) gives us HR 2710.

H.R. 2710, which is commonly referred to as the "Lawful Purpose in Self Defense Act," would:

• eliminate ATF's authority to reclassify popular rifle ammunition as "armor piercing ammunition;
• provide for the lawful importation of any non-National Firearms Act firearm or ammunition that may otherwise be lawfully possessed and sold within the United States;
• protect shotguns, shotgun shells, and larger caliber rifles from arbitrary classification as "destructive devices" which under federal law subjects them to onerous registration and taxation provisions and creates a ban on possession of the firearm in some states;
• broaden the temporary interstate transfer provision to allow temporary transfers for all lawful purposes rather than just for "sporting purposes."

Now lets see how it fares in the House. With the Republicans in control one would think it has a good chance of passage. Then again, usually it's our friends in the GOP that usually screw us.

SB226: Repeal 1935 Durham Co. Firearm Act.

Does anyone know what the hold-up is on the repeal of the 1935 Durham Co. Firearm Act?

[UPDATE: 7/24/2013] It may be too late but if you'd like to help and inquire as to the status of this bill, send and email to these guys.

Senator Mile Woodard at Mike.Woodard@ncleg.net. He is the bill's sponsor.

Tim Moore [Tim.Moore@ncleg.net], Paul Stam [Paul.Stam@ncleg.net] and Justim Burr [ Justin.Burr@ncleg.net], the Committee Chair and Vice Chairs.

The members of the Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House are here:

John.Blust@ncleg.net, Jamie.Boles@ncleg.net, Marcus.Brandon@ncleg.net, William.Brisson@ncleg.net, Becky.Carney@ncleg.net, Leo.Daughtry@ncleg.net, Jean.Farmer-Butterfield@ncleg.net, Elmer.Floyd@ncleg.net, Larry.Hall@ncleg.net, Susi.Hamilton@ncleg.net, Kelly.Hastings@ncleg.net Bryan.Holloway@ncleg.net, Darren.Jackson@ncleg.net, Linda.Johnson2@ncleg.net, David.Lewis@ncleg.net, Tim.Moffitt@ncleg.net, Jason.Saine@ncleg.net, Ruth.Samuelson@ncleg.net, Edgar.Starnes@ncleg.net, Michael.Stone@ncleg.net, John.Torbett@ncleg.net

Any help is appreciated.

HB937 passes both House and Senate.

Now Governor McCrory needs to sign it. Either call or email the Governor and politely let him know he either signs the bill into law or he can kiss his chances for a second term goodbye.

John Richardson has details here and here.

Analysis on HB 650 by GRNC...

...can be found here at No Lawyers - Only Guns and Money. They also name names and give us a list of legislators to send home in the next election cycle.

NC: HB 650 signed...

...by Governor Perdue.

H/T to John R.

NC: H650 sits...

...waiting on the Governor's signature. Will she or won't she?

HB 650 passes Senate.

Good. Details here and here. Now all we need is a reconciled bill and the Governor's signature.

HB 650 and HB111

Hearings in the NC State Senate tomorrow.

Good.

H/T to John R.

NC S594

John Richardson has some comments on Senate Bill 594 which would do away with North Carolina's ban on possession on ammo and firearms off premises during a declared State of Emergency. The NRA is pushing the bill, and it's not a bad bill. It's just there is a court case pending here in North Carolina that would effectively do the same thing and give us a much needed court decision [Bateman v. Perdue] in favor of second amendment rights. We have a damn good chance of winning Bateman v. Perdue. Sometimes you have to play the long game. S594 can wait a bit.

HB650 passed its third reading...

...and is in the Senate.

HB650 passes second reading...

HB650 made it past its second reading. Looks like they amended it and removed Section 13 which would have prohibited employers from firing employees with CCW for storing their weapon in their car while at work or prohibiting them from doing so. It's all gone.

Still needs to pass a third reading.

UPDATE: John Richardson has more here. Looks like the same old same old: our so called friends looking for excuses to stab us in the back.

Good news...

...that you can make better. The good news is that the bills have gotten as far as they have. The better will be getting them passed and that will take lots of calls to your Representatives.

HB 111, Guns In Parks and Restaurants, passed the House and is sitting over in the Senate awaiting action. Call your Senators and tell them to get off their butts and vote on it. It would be nice if they voted on it before they adjourn.

HB650, an omnibus firearms bill that makes positive adjustments to many of North Carolina's firearms laws, , is up for its second and third reading in the House. If it passes it remains in play for 2012 so, again, call and pester your Tepresentatives about it.

Have I already told you too call your Representatives?

H/T to John R.

NC: HB 650 is out of committee...

...but only has seven days for a 2nd and 3rd reading and House vote or it can't be considered in the 2012 session. Call your representatives to ask them to support this legislation. Details here.

NC: Restaurant and park carry bill has been delayed...

...in the North Carolina House while pro-gun forces try to get the Ross Amendment removed. The Amendment would allow servers in restaurants to ask customers ordering alcohol if they have a concealed weapon. Deborah Ross, after whom the amendment is named, added the amendment in an attempt to build opposition to the bill. She was responsible for blocking the Castle Doctrine bill in the House last year. Call your representatives and ask them to support the removal of the amendment.

H/T to John R.

HB 390: Repeal of Pistol/Crossbow Purchase/Transfer Permit

Representative Mark Hilton will introduce it tomorrow. It's about damn time we got rid of this remnant of Jim Crow. I hope it will become law, but if memory serves me right a similar bill was up a couple of years back and the North Carolina Sheriff's Association killed it. Here's hoping for a different outcome. Start calling your representatives.

H/T to Sean.

NC: Restaurant Carry is out of committee...

...and could be on the floor of the House for a vote as early as tomorrow. The antis did their best to stop or gut it with little success. An amendment that would give waiters the option of asking a customer that opened an alcoholic drink if they had a CCW permit was passed. There was a lot of fear mongering and blood in the streets whining from the antis but our friends prevailed. Details here. Call your representatives and tell 'em to support HB 111. It ain't over yet.

H/T to John R.