Tag Archives: HB 111

Ever Wonder Why North Carolina Does Not Have a Firearms Freedom Act?

As rallies and protests are starting to catch fire in North Carolina, what kind of support will we receive from the Republican controlled General Assembly and Governor? I will admit that the last session made progress on the 2nd amendment … Continue reading

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North Carolina: This Year’s Short Session Falls Short

The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned on Tuesday, July 3, bringing an end to the “short session” of the 2011-2012 General Assembly.  While the General Assembly made tremendous improvements for the pro-gun community during last year’s “long session”, the same … Continue reading

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HB 111 is dead: NC gun owners left out in the cold

NC General Assembly adjournment today makes it official: HB 111 is dead. As Legislators from the NC General Assembly pack their bags and head home after a hard two months of work, the leadership in the Senate should go back … Continue reading

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GRNC Alert 6-19-12: Senator Apodaca Thumbs Nose At Gun Owners

Senator Tom Apodaca tells GRNC member that HB111 is a dead issue and will not see a vote Now he pulls procedural trick to prevent a vote Senate Rules Chair Tom Apodaca’s disturbing conversation with a GRNC member will be detailed … Continue reading

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GRNC Alert 6-17-12: Who will be responsible for “Restaurant Homicide”?

They choose to block important legislation while restaurant patrons and employees continue to be victimized News released on Friday, June 15, 2012 reports that several local and surrounding Fayetteville area restaurants have been hit in a string of robberies in … Continue reading

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GRNC Alert 6-12-12 Senate Creates “Livermush Festival” While Ignoring Restaurant Carry

And they still claim to be too busy to hear HB 111… They had plenty of time to pass SB 236 “An Act…designating the Shelby Livermush Festival as the official Fall Livermush Festival of the State of North Carolina…” but now claim … Continue reading

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GRNC Alert 6-11-12: Republicans Lose Spine on Restaurant Carry

As restaurant workers die, NC Senate leaders hide under their desks  Expectant mother and Flying Biscuit Café manager Danielle Watson was recently slashed to death at the restaurant she managed by an ex-con just released from prison. On the day … Continue reading

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GRNC Alert 6-10-12: Act Now to Move Restaurant Carry

HB 111 now resides in the Senate finance committee… Time is getting short, and if this critical bill doesn’t move soon there is a chance it will die in committee. We have worked too hard for too long to allow … Continue reading

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Raleigh City Council Opposes the 2nd Amendment

The Raleigh City Council unanimously voted to oppose HB 111. Although this legislation has passed the House and is now stalled in committee in the Senate, public officials always seek to extend their power for their own recognition. I would put … Continue reading

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