Gun Owners of America Detroys Anti Gun Sheriff…Again!!

Published on September 6, 2024
Duration: 6:25

This video details a legal victory by Gun Owners of America and Grassroots North Carolina against Mecklenburg County Sheriff Jerry McFadden. The lawsuit successfully challenged Sheriff McFadden's practices of delaying Concealed Carry Permit applications through excessive fingerprinting wait times and mandatory, broad mental health checks via the VA. The court ruled that mental health checks should only be conducted when indicated by the application and that permits must be issued within the statutory 45-day period, even if external record checks are delayed.

Quick Summary

Gun Owners of America successfully sued Mecklenburg County Sheriff Jerry McFadden for delaying Concealed Carry Permits. The court ruled that mental health checks should only be conducted when indicated by the application, not universally, and that permits must be issued within North Carolina's 45-day legal limit, even if external record checks are delayed.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Second Amendment Victory Announced
  2. 00:09Mecklenburg County Sheriff Sued Again
  3. 00:22Sheriff McFadden's Anti-Gun Stance
  4. 00:45Previous Permit Delay Tactics
  5. 01:05Fingerprinting Process Delays
  6. 01:26First Lawsuit Victory
  7. 01:48New Delay Tactic: Mental Health Checks
  8. 02:14Sponsor Spotlight: PTR Firearms
  9. 03:07Details of Mental Health Check Delays
  10. 03:36VA Record Check Delays
  11. 04:06Court Issues Second Ruling
  12. 04:34Court Mandates Permit Issuance
  13. 04:52Sheriff McFadden's Reputation
  14. 05:08Court Fees Awarded
  15. 05:14Future Monitoring of Sheriff McFadden
  16. 05:23Permit Requirements Questioned
  17. 05:47Viewer Opinion on Permits
  18. 06:00Safety and Vigilance Message

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary reason Gun Owners of America sued Mecklenburg County Sheriff Jerry McFadden?

Gun Owners of America sued Sheriff McFadden for intentionally delaying the issuance of Concealed Carry Permits. This was achieved through excessively long wait times for fingerprinting appointments and by mandating broad mental health background checks via the VA for all applicants, which significantly slowed down the process beyond the legal 45-day limit.

What did the court rule regarding mental health checks for Concealed Carry Permits?

The court ruled that mental health record checks should only be performed on Concealed Carry Permit applicants who explicitly indicate a history of mental health commitment or incompetence on their application. The previous practice of sending all applicants for VA mental health record checks was deemed an improper delay tactic.

What is the legal timeframe for issuing Concealed Carry Permits in North Carolina?

According to North Carolina law, Concealed Carry Permits must be issued or denied within 45 days from the date the application is submitted. This timeframe is intended to allow sufficient time for background checks and processing.

What was the outcome of the second lawsuit against Sheriff McFadden?

The court ruled in favor of Gun Owners of America and Grassroots North Carolina, ordering Sheriff McFadden to cease his delay tactics. The ruling mandates that permits be issued within the 45-day statutory period and that mental health checks be targeted, not universal. Sheriff McFadden was also ordered to pay $5,000 in court fees.

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