Videos tagged with Grassroots North Carolina

This video discusses the stalled constitutional carry bill (SB50) in North Carolina, which was vetoed by Governor Josh Stein. The bill's override is being blocked by a handful of Republican representatives. The video urges viewers to contact these representatives and support Grassroots North Carolina to help pass the bill, which would allow permitless concealed carry.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Grassroots North Carolina successfully sued Sheriff Gary McFadden of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The lawsuit addressed the sheriff's practice of slow-rolling concealed carry permit approvals by improperly requesting mental health records from all applicants. A consent decree was reached, mandating permit processing within 45 days and restricting mental health record requests to legally permissible circumstances.

This video discusses the potential revival of permitless carry legislation (HB 189) in North Carolina. The bill was previously pulled due to an NRA-opposed training requirement. The sponsor, Representative Kidwell, is willing to add an appropriation to revive it. The video urges North Carolina residents to contact House Speaker Tim Moore and Republican leadership to support the bill, aiming to make North Carolina the 28th state with permitless carry.

This video discusses the failure of North Carolina's constitutional carry bill, attributing its demise to the NRA's opposition to a training requirement amendment. Speaker Liberty Doll criticizes the NRA for prioritizing internal concerns over advancing Second Amendment rights, contrasting their stance with other states that have passed permitless carry legislation.

This video provides a breaking news update on legislative action in North Carolina. The governor's veto of a bill to repeal an old permit-to-purchase firearm law was overridden by the state legislature. The override passed with bipartisan support, including three Democrats, and took immediate effect. The channel also teases future discussions on constitutional carry in Florida.

This episode of ARFCOM News covers several firearm-related topics including a property seizure at a gun shop due to debt, the ongoing development and skepticism surrounding smart gun technology, and legal issues with a North Carolina Sheriff's office regarding concealed carry permits. The broadcast also promotes TNVC.com for night vision gear and training, and the Bulletproof Workshop hosted by Jeff Gonzalez.

This video details a legal victory in North Carolina where a judge ruled against the Wake County Sheriff's March 2020 moratorium on pistol purchase permits during the COVID-19 shutdown. The ruling affirmed that constitutional rights cannot be suspended due to public health concerns and allows for damage claims. Organizations like the Firearms Policy Coalition and Second Amendment Foundation were instrumental in this case.

This episode discusses legal challenges to sheriffs improperly denying concealed handgun permits in North Carolina. It highlights how some sheriffs abuse discretion, deny permits for statutorily impermissible reasons, and fail to provide applicants with reasons for denial, violating due process. The segment emphasizes the importance of state gun rights organizations like Grassroots North Carolina in fighting these abuses and ensuring 'shall issue' laws are followed.

Mark Robinson emphasizes that passionate Second Amendment supporters must move beyond passive online commentary and actively engage in their communities. He likens political action to the beginning of a battle, not the end, drawing parallels to the iconic flag-raising at Iwo Jima. Robinson urges conservatives to put their 'behinds where their mouths are,' advocating for lawful protests, permit applications, and vocal, unashamed advocacy for their rights. He stresses the importance of supporting organizations like the NRA and Gun Owners of America, and encourages financial contributions to facilitate travel for grassroots activism.

This episode of Gun Talk features a discussion on North Carolina House Bill 562, which aims to repeal the state's Jim Crow-era pistol purchase permit law. The law, enacted in 1919, allowed sheriffs to deny handgun permits based on subjective 'good moral character' criteria, historically used to disenfranchise minorities. The bill also proposes other gun-friendly measures, but faces opposition from gun control advocates funded by Michael Bloomberg. The discussion highlights how repealing the permit law would actually improve background checks by ensuring they occur at the point of sale rather than up to five years prior.