papa bear
Regular Member
looks like the NCCSGV is a little worried about NC finally letting restaurant owners deciding what business they want. keep up the pressure to get this passed
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[/FONT]NC Gun bill moving ahead
Patrick Gannon reports in The Insider that House Bill 17, which would allow those with concealed carry permits for handguns to carry them in “eating establishments” and “restaurants” as defined in statute, was quietly moved out of the House Rules Committee and referred to Judiciary Subcommittee A on Monday.
Gannon writes:
“Rep. Justin Burr, R-Stanly, said patrons carrying guns wouldn’t be allowed to drink alcohol while in those establishments, as it’s illegal to consume and carry. The bill also would allow restaurant owners to prohibit guns on their properties by posting signs, and Burr said theater owners could do the same. He said he sees the legislation as a “common sense” way to allow responsible gun owners to protect themselves and others in places where violence can occur. A bill that would have allowed permit holders to carry their guns in restaurants passed the House in 2011 but stalled in the Senate.
“Burr’s bill also would exempt information about concealed handgun permits and pistol purchase permits from public scrutiny. Burr said that part likely would be considered separately in committee within a couple of weeks. …
“Sen. Buck Newton, R-Wilson, said Wednesday he believes, based on conversations with new and returning senators, that there is consensus in the Senate to allow concealed carry of handguns in restaurants this year. ‘It will depend on what it looks like,’ he said. He said such laws already exist in about 30 states and don’t seem to cause problems. ... He added that he believes the state should try to expand areas where permit holders can carry guns ‘wherever possible and wherever it makes sense.’ ”
Don't seem to cause problems? Is that how we decide what will be law?
There is no problem with NOT having guns in bars and restaurants now.
Let the owners of the bars and restaurants that want guns allowed post the signs. Then we will know where NOT to take our business.
The majority of North Carolinians (81%) do not want guns allowed in bars and restaurants where their families visit. Restaurant owners do not want them either.
Do not let this bill "quietly" pass into law! Make noise now!
Contact Judiciary A committee members! Tell them to stop trying to fix a problem that does not exist. Stop HB17!
Alma.Adams@ncleg.net, Dean.Arp@ncleg.net, Hugh.Blackwell@ncleg.net, John.Blust@ncleg.net, Marcus.Brandon@ncleg.net, Justin.Burr@ncleg.net, Larry.Hall@ncleg.net, Jon.Hardister@ncleg.net, Julia.Howard@ncleg.net, Darren.Jackson@ncleg.net, Allen.McNeill@ncleg.net, Deborah.Ross@ncleg.net, Jacqueline.Schaffer@ncleg.net, Bob.Steinburg@ncleg.net
NCGV
http://www.ncgv.org/
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hey --
[/FONT]NC Gun bill moving ahead
Patrick Gannon reports in The Insider that House Bill 17, which would allow those with concealed carry permits for handguns to carry them in “eating establishments” and “restaurants” as defined in statute, was quietly moved out of the House Rules Committee and referred to Judiciary Subcommittee A on Monday.
Gannon writes:
“Rep. Justin Burr, R-Stanly, said patrons carrying guns wouldn’t be allowed to drink alcohol while in those establishments, as it’s illegal to consume and carry. The bill also would allow restaurant owners to prohibit guns on their properties by posting signs, and Burr said theater owners could do the same. He said he sees the legislation as a “common sense” way to allow responsible gun owners to protect themselves and others in places where violence can occur. A bill that would have allowed permit holders to carry their guns in restaurants passed the House in 2011 but stalled in the Senate.
“Burr’s bill also would exempt information about concealed handgun permits and pistol purchase permits from public scrutiny. Burr said that part likely would be considered separately in committee within a couple of weeks. …
“Sen. Buck Newton, R-Wilson, said Wednesday he believes, based on conversations with new and returning senators, that there is consensus in the Senate to allow concealed carry of handguns in restaurants this year. ‘It will depend on what it looks like,’ he said. He said such laws already exist in about 30 states and don’t seem to cause problems. ... He added that he believes the state should try to expand areas where permit holders can carry guns ‘wherever possible and wherever it makes sense.’ ”
Don't seem to cause problems? Is that how we decide what will be law?
There is no problem with NOT having guns in bars and restaurants now.
Let the owners of the bars and restaurants that want guns allowed post the signs. Then we will know where NOT to take our business.
The majority of North Carolinians (81%) do not want guns allowed in bars and restaurants where their families visit. Restaurant owners do not want them either.
Do not let this bill "quietly" pass into law! Make noise now!
Contact Judiciary A committee members! Tell them to stop trying to fix a problem that does not exist. Stop HB17!
Alma.Adams@ncleg.net, Dean.Arp@ncleg.net, Hugh.Blackwell@ncleg.net, John.Blust@ncleg.net, Marcus.Brandon@ncleg.net, Justin.Burr@ncleg.net, Larry.Hall@ncleg.net, Jon.Hardister@ncleg.net, Julia.Howard@ncleg.net, Darren.Jackson@ncleg.net, Allen.McNeill@ncleg.net, Deborah.Ross@ncleg.net, Jacqueline.Schaffer@ncleg.net, Bob.Steinburg@ncleg.net
NCGV
http://www.ncgv.org/