Two police officers were shot in Louisville, Kentucky in the wake of renewed protests and violence over the grand jury decision in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor. During the ... Keep Reading
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Demand for pistol permits surging over urban riots and chaos
Shooting Illustrated just published a piece highlighting the surge in pistol permits across North Carolina. The focus on the piece covers the urban areas of the state. Of course, ... Keep Reading
Identity politics and anti-police agenda complicated by rising crime
How does one draw attention to the alarming crime surge in Charlotte given a daily barrage of Covid-19 and political news? Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden made a valid ... Keep Reading
Fighting human trafficking in North Carolina
“There are more people trapped in slavery today than ever before in human history,” according to the End It Movement, a coalition of nonprofits fighting against human trafficking. ... Keep Reading
Rising crime in Charlotte highlights political hypocrisy and need for leadership
Lost by some during the Black Lives Matter protests and civil disorder is the continued crime surge in Charlotte and other urban areas across the nation. To their credit, the ... Keep Reading
Police and criminal justice reform should be measured to avoid return to high crime era
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, most Americans agree that some reforms are needed for police departments and criminal sentencing laws. Some libertarian or right-leaning ... Keep Reading
Time for some good news on guns and self-government
The media constantly inundates Americans with images of selective gun violence and shootings. Perhaps, in part, to strengthen calls for more gun control and firearm regulations. In ... Keep Reading
Police Body Cameras: Would They Provide Easy Answers?
Police shootings of suspects in St. Paul and Baton Rouge dominated news headlines the past few weeks. Most commentators instantly formed opinions based on videos posted online. ... 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
SB 306 Death Penalty and Racial Justice Act
Getting the phone call that Sen. Tom Goolsby (R-Wilmington) was going to announce a bill pertaining to the Death Penalty and the Racial Justice Act made my heart race. I thought, ... Keep Reading
