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Please pardon the cross posting, I won't do this often, but there is a brief window of opportunity to push for CCW reciprocity in North Carolina. This is what I received from VCDL, I'm just passing it all along. Please help if you can - Thanks, Chute.
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Here is the GRNC alert - time is of the essence:
Grass Roots North Carolina, P.O. Box 10684, Raleigh, NC 27605
919-664-8565, <http://www.grnc.org>www.grnc.org GRNC Alert Hotline:
(919) 562-4137
GRNC Alert 3-8-03:
RECIPROCITY GETS HEARING--ACT NOW!
[Analysis] SB 33: “Concealed Handguns/Reciprocity,” is scheduled for
a hearing in the NC Senate J-II Committee on Tuesday morning, March
11, at 10:00 AM. The prompt hearing may confirm hopes that a
reciprocity bill would be dealt with fairly by a North Carolina
Senate which has a stronger pro-gun representation than in past
sessions. Any optimism should be cautious, however, because virtually
no weakening amendments would be acceptable for the bill.
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
q USE GRNC’S AUTOMATED E-MAIL to contact J-II Committee members.
By going to
<http://www.grnc.org/alerts/email_3_8_03.htm>http://www.grnc.org/alert
s/email_3_8_03.htm, in minutes you can quickly and easily send e-mail
to all 17 members of the committee.
q CALL “SWING VOTERS,” particularly if you live in the member’s
district. Swing voters are listed below; some are “fence-sitters” on
the gun issue, some are freshmen whose stance on gun issues is
unknown. Immediately CALL these house reps and politely urge them to
support SB 33 in its present form, without weakening amendments. If
you leave them voice mail, please leave your name and at least a
phone number.
q ATTEND THE COMMITTEE MEETING. The Senate Judiciary II Committee
meets at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 11 in Legislative Building room
1124. The Legislative Building is located at 16 W. Jones St.
(919-733-7928) in Raleigh, across the street from the NC Museum of
Natural History. Demonstrate your support for the concealed handgun
law: Be there!
DELIVER THIS MESSAGE
Dear Representative:
I strongly urge you to support SB 33: “Concealed
Handguns/Reciprocity,” under consideration in the Senate Judiciary II
Committee.
As in thirty-two other states with concealed handgun laws, North
Carolina’s has been a resounding success. With fewer than 0.3% of
permits revoked for any reason (the vast majority for reasons
unrelated to firearms), even the state’s primary gun control
organization, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence, has called it a
“good law.” Elsewhere, an early report issued by the state found
instances in which concealed handgun permit-holders were able to
prevent violent crime. Not only have the “wild west” scenarios
envisioned by concealed handgun opponents failed to materialize,
objective research reveals that states with concealed handgun laws
experience reductions in rape (5%), murder (8.5%) and aggravated
assault (7%).
By requiring the North Carolina Attorney General to establish
reciprocal agreements with other states, SB 33 will enable North
Carolinians who have proven themselves sane, sober and law-abiding to
protect themselves and their families while traveling elsewhere. It
will particularly benefit North Carolinians who work in adjacent
states such as South Carolina, which will recognize our permits once
we recognize theirs.
Contrary to popular misconceptions, SB 33 will establish reciprocal
agreements only with states whose issuing standards mirror those of
North Carolina; extensive criminal background checks and a firearms
safety and training course. Indeed, by providing additional
motivation to take the safety course, SB 33 may reduce already low
rates of gun-related accidents. To be effective, SB 33 must pass in
its present form, without weakening amendments. At your earliest
convenience, please advise me of your position on this issue.
Respectfully yours,
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CONTACT THESE ‘SWING VOTERS’
(All phone numbers are area code 919)
Sen. Walter Dalton (D-Rutherford), (919) 715-3038
Sen. Robert Holloman (D-Hertford), (919) 715-3032
Sen. John Kerr (D-Wayne), (919) 733-5621
Sen. Tony Moore (D-Pitt), (919) 715-8363
Sen. Joe Sam Queen (D-Haywood), (919) 733-3460
CONTACT THESE ANTI-GUNNERS
(Time permitting)
Sen. Katie Dorsett (D-Guilford), (336) 275-0628
Sen. Kay Hagan (D-Guilford), (919) 733-5856
Sen. Ellie Kinnaird (D-Orange), (919) 929-1607
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