We Won Our Lawsuit Against An Anti-Gun Sheriff

Published on November 20, 2024
Duration: 5:20

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.

Quick Summary

Gun Owners of America (GOA) successfully sued Sheriff Gary McFadden of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, for improperly delaying concealed carry permits by requesting mental health records from all applicants. A consent decree mandates permit processing within 45 days and restricts mental health record requests to legally permissible circumstances.

Chapters

  1. 00:00GOA Wins Lawsuit Against Anti-Gun Sheriff
  2. 00:36About GOA Alerts
  3. 01:02Why GOA Sued Sheriff McFadden
  4. 02:27Sheriff's Actions vs. NC Law
  5. 03:42The Lawsuit and Consent Decree
  6. 04:10What is a Consent Decree?
  7. 04:47Thank You to Supporters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the outcome of the lawsuit filed by Gun Owners of America against Sheriff Gary McFadden?

Gun Owners of America (GOA) won a lawsuit against Sheriff Gary McFadden of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The case resulted in a consent decree, requiring the sheriff to process concealed carry permits within 45 days and to cease improper requests for mental health records.

Why did Gun Owners of America sue Sheriff Gary McFadden of Mecklenburg County?

GOA sued Sheriff McFadden because he was allegedly slow-rolling concealed carry permit approvals by improperly requesting mental health records from all applicants, even those who had not indicated any mental health concerns on their applications.

What are the legal grounds for requesting mental health records for a concealed carry permit in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, a sheriff can only request mental health records if the applicant has sought treatment, has been adjudicated mentally deficient, or is an unlawful user/addicted to controlled substances, as indicated on the permit application.

What is a consent decree in the context of legal settlements?

A consent decree is a formal agreement or settlement that resolves a legal dispute between two parties. It is entered into without an admission of guilt and is then ordered by the court, making it legally binding.

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