The 2nd Amendment Protection Act, or House Bill 652, is legislation passed by the General Assembly on June 25 that closes a loophole that disallows concealed permit holders to ... Keep Reading
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Civitas responds to Wake County Sheriff’s Ban on Handgun Permits
RALEIGH – Today, in response to Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker's announcement that he would halt the issuance of new handgun permits, Civitas Institute President Donald Bryson ... Keep Reading
Reaction to Virginia gun control laws offers a warning to NC lawmakers
In what can only be seen as a defeat for Democrat Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, the self-mobilization of gun owners there blocked one of his party's biggest proposals — a ban on ... Keep Reading
Why Dan Forest is right to be skeptical of ‘red flag’ gun laws
Obviously, there is considerable pressure for lawmakers to embrace gun control, particularly what some are calling "red flag laws." The legislation essentially gives authority to ... Keep Reading
Is a Push for Aggressive Gun Control on the Horizon for North Carolina?
The short answer is that more gun restrictions are not likely in the very near future. However, we all know that might change if the General Assembly shifts to Democrat control in ... Keep Reading
JWPCI newspaper October 2013
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Justice Department would sue North Carolina over its new elections law. Also, a Civitas forum highlighted flaws in the Common ... Keep Reading
Greenway Attacks Validate New Gun Law
This summer, the General Assembly amended North Carolina’s gun laws to prohibit municipal governments from banning lawfully concealed handguns on greenways and walking paths (§ ... Keep Reading
Bill Expanding Gun Rights Moves Forward
Legislation which allows for concealed carry in restaurants that serve alcohol as well as in State Parks was passed by the Senate Judiciary II Committee. The bill, HB111, is a ... Keep Reading
A Victory for NC Gun Owners?
House Bill 650, the largest 2nd Amendment rights bill introduced this session, is now sitting on Gov. Perdue’s desk waiting for her signature or veto. HB 650 is an omnibus bill ... Keep Reading
Gun Rights Dispute Within GOP Ranks
Yesterday, HB 650, a bill containing several provisions intended to increase the legal rights of firearm owners, met harsh criticism on the House floor in regards to Section 13 ... Keep Reading
