Numerous Gun Bills Pending in North Carolina Legislature

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There are many pro-gun, pro-hunting reforms pending in the North Carolina General Assembly, as well as several anti-gun, anti-hunting bills.  Below is a quick summary of what has been introduced.

NRA-Supported bills in the House:

HB 257: Prohibits the seizure of lawfully-possessed firearms or ammunition during a declared state of emergency.

HB 269: Removes restrictions on carrying concealed firearms in parks by Right-to-Carry permit holders.

HB 270: Removes restrictions on carrying concealed firearms in restaurants licensed to serve alcohol by Right-to-Carry permit holders.

HB 473: Allows Magistrates to carry a firearm in a courthouse if they have a valid Right-to-Carry permit, and are there as part of the execution of their official duties.

HB 892: Eliminates the requirement that law-abiding citizens receive a permit to purchase a handgun from their sheriff before acquiring a handgun.

HB 1131: Castle Doctrine self-defense bill would ensure that all citizens have a right to use force, including deadly force, against a violent attacker.

HB 1132: Establish a 30-day deadline for processing renewal of Right-to-Carry permits.

HB 1133: Prohibits businesses from restricting law-abiding citizens (including employees) from storing a lawfully owned firearm in their vehicle while the vehicle is parked on company property.

HB 1445: Establish a procedure for restoring an individual’s Second Amendment rights for certain non-violent offenses.

NRA-Supported bills in the Senate:

SB 11: Allows District Attorneys and Assistant District Attorneys to carry a firearm in a courthouse if they have a valid Right-to-Carry permit, and are there as part of the execution of their official duties.

SB 234: Improves the existing range protection law.

SB 235: Removes restrictions on carrying concealed firearms in restaurants licensed to serve alcohol by Right-to-Carry permit holders.

SB 329: Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment.

SB 782: Eliminates the requirement that law-abiding citizens receive a permit to purchase a handgun from their sheriff before acquiring a handgun.

SB 1038: Establishes that the list of Right-to-Carry permittees is not a matter of public record.

NRA-Opposed bills in the House:

HB 1328: Would expand the so-called “safe” storage law to add new restrictions that would make it more difficult for law-abiding gun owners to lawfully keep firearms for self-defense in the home.

HB 1253: Would outlaw certain established practices for training dogs used for hunting.

HB 1428: Would allow counties to enact restrictions on hunting deer with dogs.

NRA-Opposed bills in the Senate:

SB 664: Would expand the so-called “safe” storage law to add new restrictions that would make it more difficult for law-abiding gun owners to lawfully keep firearms for self-defense in the home.

SB 515/SB 739: Would outlaw certain established practices for training dogs used for hunting.

There are other bills NRA is currently analyzing, including legislation that may negatively impact anyone who uses dogs while hunting.  2009 promises to be a very busy year for those concerned about their Right to Keep and Bear Arms and hunting heritage.