Breaking: Dem Governor in NC VETOES GUN CONTROL REPEAL… Is this the end, or just the beginning?...

Published on September 1, 2021
Duration: 5:52

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 398, which aimed to repeal the state's pistol purchase permit requirement. This law, originally enacted during the Jim Crow era, required handgun buyers to obtain a permit from their local sheriff. Republicans argued the law was discriminatory and a relic of past oppression, while Governor Cooper cited concerns about reducing gun homicides, suicides, and criminal access to firearms. The veto means the repeal effort failed to override the governor's decision due to insufficient legislative support.

Quick Summary

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 398, which sought to repeal the state's pistol purchase permit requirement for handgun buyers. This law, with historical ties to the Jim Crow era, was argued by Republicans to be discriminatory. Governor Cooper cited public safety concerns, stating the permit system reduces gun violence and criminal access to firearms. The veto cannot be overridden due to insufficient legislative support.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and North Carolina Veto
  2. 00:21Governor Cooper Vetoes Gun Control Repeal
  3. 00:33Details of the Vetoed Bill (HB 398)
  4. 01:08Governor Cooper's Statement on Veto
  5. 01:45Legislative Vote and Override Possibility
  6. 02:26Historical Context: Jim Crow Laws
  7. 02:41Republican Arguments on Discrimination
  8. 03:08Political Implications and Future Elections

Frequently Asked Questions

What bill did North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper veto regarding gun control?

Governor Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 398, which aimed to repeal the state's pistol purchase permit requirement for handgun buyers. This law mandated that individuals obtain a permit from their local sheriff before purchasing a handgun.

Why did Governor Cooper veto the pistol purchase permit repeal bill?

Governor Cooper stated that gun permit laws reduce gun homicides, suicides, and criminal access to firearms. He argued that repealing such a system is not feasible during a period of increasing gun violence and that the legislature should focus on combating violence instead.

What is the historical context of North Carolina's pistol purchase permit law?

The pistol purchase permit law in North Carolina was established around 100 years ago, during the Jim Crow era. Republicans argue it was intended to disarm black citizens and that its discriminatory origins are still reflected in higher rejection rates for black applicants.

Can the North Carolina legislature override Governor Cooper's veto of HB 398?

No, the North Carolina legislature cannot override Governor Cooper's veto of House Bill 398. The bill did not secure the necessary three-fifths majority in the legislature required to overcome a gubernatorial veto.

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