Grass Roots North Carolina, P.O. Box 10665, Raleigh, NC 27605, 919-664-8565, www.GRNC.org
GRNC Update 10-24-11:
HR 822 - National Reciprocity
A great deal has been written about HR 822, a national reciprocity bill currently under consideration in Congress. Some organizations are all for it and others fear and oppose it. Many others, like GRNC, have remained on the sidelines. One's position seems to depend on how much one wants the federal government -- even when well-intentioned -- to be involved. Some like NRA want everything driven from the federal level, others are not nearly so trusting.
After being asked repeatedly, GRNC is now prepared to state an opinion on HR 822. Here's our best shot at a "fair and balanced" depiction of the issue. Do we think it is horrible? Probably not. Do we think it is a good idea? Knowing Congress, probably not.
What we do know is this: GRNC passed an excellent concealed carry reciprocity law which has thus far captured 37 states. With the recent passage of HB 650, it is improved to a straight recognition law which might capture more. Federal intervention it seems would only add extra risk to the equation. This might prove unacceptable for North Carolina.
We believe that this is a case where states rights would likely serve best. One important question to ask is this: What excessive "compromises" will the NRA accede to in order to capture the highly restrictive states which do not currently offer us reciprocity.
We may have more to lose than to gain through this legislation. For our money, we tend to support proven performance.
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Contribute to the cause! Give generously to protect your rights.
http://grnc.org/join_grnc/contribute.htm
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You may find your NC STATE representative by going here:
http://www.grnc.org/contact_reps.htm
You may write your FEDERAL congressman by going here:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
You may write your FEDERAL senators by going here:
http://www.senate.gov/
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Support these PRO RKBA merchants who, as GRNC sponsors, are supporting your Second Amendment rights:
Hyatt Gun Shop, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208, 704-394-0387, www.hyattguns.com
C & E Gun Shows, 4225 Fortress Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060; Phone 540-953-0016 or 888-715-0606; http://www.cegunshows.com/
Dixie Gun and Knife Shows, PO Box 21049, Raleigh, NC 27619, ph: 919-781-1287, www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com/
Ryan & Nina Leonard, Down South Ammo, Home of "SOUTHERN THUNDER" Exploding Targets, http://downsouthammo.com/
Duncan Gun & Pawn, 414 Second St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, 336-667-6303, www.duncangun.com
Shooter's Express, 2 Caldwell Dr., Belmont, NC 28012, 800-358-GUNS, www.shootersexpress.com
The Aisle Pawn Shop, 216 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-663-5656
Gunner's Alley, LLC, 203 N. Harrison Ave., Ste. 130, Cary, NC 27513, www.gunnersalley.com, 919-388-1991, contact: Ed Guerriero, ed@gunnersalley.com
Lake Norman Firearms, Inc., 20823 N. Main Street, Cornelius, NC 28031, www.lknfirearms.com, 704-892-7839
Vanguard Security Consulting, LLC, 19135 W. Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
DoubleD Media, 8300 Raintree Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277, ph: 704-650-5555, fx: 704-544-0326, donna@doubledme.com
GRNC Update 10-24-11:
HR 822 - National Reciprocity
A great deal has been written about HR 822, a national reciprocity bill currently under consideration in Congress. Some organizations are all for it and others fear and oppose it. Many others, like GRNC, have remained on the sidelines. One's position seems to depend on how much one wants the federal government -- even when well-intentioned -- to be involved. Some like NRA want everything driven from the federal level, others are not nearly so trusting.
After being asked repeatedly, GRNC is now prepared to state an opinion on HR 822. Here's our best shot at a "fair and balanced" depiction of the issue. Do we think it is horrible? Probably not. Do we think it is a good idea? Knowing Congress, probably not.
What we do know is this: GRNC passed an excellent concealed carry reciprocity law which has thus far captured 37 states. With the recent passage of HB 650, it is improved to a straight recognition law which might capture more. Federal intervention it seems would only add extra risk to the equation. This might prove unacceptable for North Carolina.
We believe that this is a case where states rights would likely serve best. One important question to ask is this: What excessive "compromises" will the NRA accede to in order to capture the highly restrictive states which do not currently offer us reciprocity.
We may have more to lose than to gain through this legislation. For our money, we tend to support proven performance.
-----------------------
Contribute to the cause! Give generously to protect your rights.
http://grnc.org/join_grnc/contribute.htm
----------------------
You may find your NC STATE representative by going here:
http://www.grnc.org/contact_reps.htm
You may write your FEDERAL congressman by going here:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
You may write your FEDERAL senators by going here:
http://www.senate.gov/
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Support these PRO RKBA merchants who, as GRNC sponsors, are supporting your Second Amendment rights:
Hyatt Gun Shop, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208, 704-394-0387, www.hyattguns.com
C & E Gun Shows, 4225 Fortress Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060; Phone 540-953-0016 or 888-715-0606; http://www.cegunshows.com/
Dixie Gun and Knife Shows, PO Box 21049, Raleigh, NC 27619, ph: 919-781-1287, www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com/
Ryan & Nina Leonard, Down South Ammo, Home of "SOUTHERN THUNDER" Exploding Targets, http://downsouthammo.com/
Duncan Gun & Pawn, 414 Second St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, 336-667-6303, www.duncangun.com
Shooter's Express, 2 Caldwell Dr., Belmont, NC 28012, 800-358-GUNS, www.shootersexpress.com
The Aisle Pawn Shop, 216 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-663-5656
Gunner's Alley, LLC, 203 N. Harrison Ave., Ste. 130, Cary, NC 27513, www.gunnersalley.com, 919-388-1991, contact: Ed Guerriero, ed@gunnersalley.com
Lake Norman Firearms, Inc., 20823 N. Main Street, Cornelius, NC 28031, www.lknfirearms.com, 704-892-7839
Vanguard Security Consulting, LLC, 19135 W. Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
DoubleD Media, 8300 Raintree Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277, ph: 704-650-5555, fx: 704-544-0326, donna@doubledme.com