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Bill Allowing Anyone 18 or Older to Conceal Carry Passes NC House, Headed to Governor
- On June 11, North Carolina lawmakers approved Senate Bill 50, which permits individuals aged 18 and older to carry concealed firearms without needing a permit, and the bill has since been sent to Governor Stein in Raleigh for consideration.
- The bill, known as 'Freedom to Carry NC,' follows a months-long legislative process marked by partisan debates and some Republican defections opposing removal of concealed carry requirements.
- Supporters argue that permit requirements infringe on constitutional rights and that criminals generally do not pass background checks or complete safety courses required under current law.
- According to an Elon University survey, a majority of North Carolinians—54%—are against eliminating the permit requirement for carrying firearms, while 34% support the change; meanwhile, advocacy organizations are urging Governor Stein to veto the legislation to preserve public safety.
- Governor Stein plans to veto the bill, but Republicans lack sufficient votes to override without Democratic support, leaving North Carolina’s gun laws and permitless carry status uncertain.
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New Jersey Town Adopts Resolution To Provide Financial Relief To Concealed Carry Holders
BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms commends Englishtown. New Jersey for adopting a resolution that will provide financial relief to concealed carry holders. The action comes after CCRKBA sent a letter in support of the resolution to the mayor and borough council. Post-Buren, New Jersey enacted a law that raised the permitting fee for a permit to carry to $200. The $200 permit is only good for two years, an…
Gov. Stein considers immigration, concealed carry bills
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – North Carolina lawmakers approved several heavily debated bills Tuesday and Wednesday, sending them to Governor Josh Stein’s desk for approval or veto. The Freedom to Carry NC bill, SB 50, passed the House with a 59-48 vote on Wednesday. The legislation would allow gun owners to carry a concealed firearm without a concealed handgun permit, with exceptions for convicted criminals. Current law requires concealed c…
House approves bill affirming right to constitutional carry - Washington Daily News
From the Office of Rep. Keith Kidwell Raleigh, NC — Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 50 (Freedom to Carry NC), reinforcing Second Amendment rights in the state. SB 50 guarantees law-abiding citizens aged 18 and older the right to constitutional carry without first obtaining a state-issued permit, while keeping in place the current permit system for those wanting reciprocity with other states or personal pre…
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