Probably no inherent right is protected less than the Second Amendment in this nation today. Associate Justice Clarence Thomas has made this point repeatedly as a member of the ... Keep Reading
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North Carolina remains one election from going the way of Virginia on guns
The recent rally in Richmond, Virginia pushing back against proposed gun control laws is receiving a lot of national attention. Attendance at the rally was estimated at 22,000 to ... Keep Reading
Is North Carolina slowly becoming a pro gun control state?
There is little doubt that increased urbanization in North Carolina will have some impact on gun laws. Perhaps it already has, given that Republicans recently held legislative ... Keep Reading
Is Roy Cooper vulnerable on his gun control agenda?
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, at least in the current political climate, is well positioned for reelection in 2020. However, a potential vulnerable policy area that is constantly ... 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
Toxic Agenda: The Push for California Style Gun Control in North Carolina
"The rights of conscience, of bearing arms…are declared to be inherent in the people." ~ Fisher Ames, 1789. Media sensationalism over school shootings and selective gun violence ... Keep Reading
Should Conservatives Support Gun-Violence Restraining Orders?
David French penned an article over at National Review advocating for what is known as gun-violence restraining orders. The name sounds good and the piece is getting a lot of ... Keep Reading
What Really Happened in Charlotte?
What really happened when police confronted a Charlotte man, in a deadly encounter that touched off rioting? On the "What Matters in North Carolina" show, the incident is ... Keep Reading
Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in NC House
The post can also be found on www.nccapitolconnection.com A bill filed in the House last week, if approved, will open up the state to Constitutional carry, or being able to ... Keep Reading
Dems Reject Waiting Periods. Except …
Over at NC Capitol Connection, Matt Caulder noticed something interesting about Democrats in the NC legislature. They are all in favor of waiting periods for purchases of guns. But ... Keep Reading
