/tags/gun-regulations Gun regulations en-US Copyright Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:28:56 GMT /news/2024-06-19/unloaded-weapons-north-carolina-safe-gun-storage-law-appeals-court A North Carolina appeals court has decided that a gun must be loaded for someone to be convicted of failing to properly store the weapon at home to protect minors living there. A panel of the intermediate-level state Court of Appeals ruled unanimously Tuesday to overturn the safe-storage and manslaughter convictions of Kimberly Cable in McDowell County. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:28:56 GMT /news/2024-06-19/unloaded-weapons-north-carolina-safe-gun-storage-law-appeals-court Associated Press /politics/2023-02-16/north-carolina-house-gun-bill-bipartisan-support The House voted 77-43 on Wednesday to approve the measure, which would let people with concealed weapons permits carry openly or under clothing while attending religious services at locations where private schools or charter schools also meet. Six Democrats joined all Republicans in voting for it. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:58:28 GMT /politics/2023-02-16/north-carolina-house-gun-bill-bipartisan-support Associated Press /politics/2023-02-15/north-carolina-gop-ease-gun-restrictions-danny-britt A bill that advanced Tuesday through the Senate Judiciary Committee combines several previously vetoed measures that would ease requirements to purchase handguns and allow people to carry concealed firearms in more locations, including some schools based in houses of worship. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:00:59 GMT /politics/2023-02-15/north-carolina-gop-ease-gun-restrictions-danny-britt Associated Press /news/2023-02-14/republican-lawmakers-take-aim-at-north-carolinas-pistol-permit-requirement Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly think they can override a gubernatorial veto with a measure that would eliminate the state's permit requirement for purchasing a handgun. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:32:10 GMT /news/2023-02-14/republican-lawmakers-take-aim-at-north-carolinas-pistol-permit-requirement Rusty Jacobs /politics/2021-06-03/house-oks-allowing-right-to-carry-in-more-nc-churches The North Carolina House again approved legislation on Thursday that would allow members or visitors at churches that meet on private school campuses to carry concealed handguns. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:52:04 GMT /politics/2021-06-03/house-oks-allowing-right-to-carry-in-more-nc-churches Associated Press /news/2021-05-10/nc-bill-exempts-lawmakers-others-from-concealed-gun-limits Elected politicians in North Carolina who hold concealed weapons permits — including General Assembly members — would be allowed to bring their guns into places that are currently prohibited, under legislation a House judiciary committee approved Monday. Mon, 10 May 2021 22:16:35 GMT /news/2021-05-10/nc-bill-exempts-lawmakers-others-from-concealed-gun-limits Associated Press /law/2020-01-23/more-nc-counties-pass-resolutions-supporting-2nd-amendment-rights A growing number of counties across North Carolina have passed resolutions in recent weeks declaring their support for Second Amendment rights.At least 19… Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:08:34 GMT /law/2020-01-23/more-nc-counties-pass-resolutions-supporting-2nd-amendment-rights Celeste Gracia /education/2018-05-23/nc-dems-gun-control-advocates-back-new-protection-orders Creating a legal method to compel someone to temporarily surrender their guns if they're a danger to themselves or others is a common-sense way to prevent… Wed, 23 May 2018 14:13:00 GMT /education/2018-05-23/nc-dems-gun-control-advocates-back-new-protection-orders Associated Press /politics/2018-03-23/this-week-in-nc-politics-state-board-of-elections-cambridge-analytica-and-gun-regulations For the first time since 2016, North Carolina has a state board of elections. The nine-member panel was seated on Wednesday.Also this week, questions… Fri, 23 Mar 2018 18:58:41 GMT /politics/2018-03-23/this-week-in-nc-politics-state-board-of-elections-cambridge-analytica-and-gun-regulations Jeff Tiberii /show/the-state-of-things/2016-06-17/political-perspectives-at-home-and-abroad Democrats in the Senate hold the floor in a 14-hour filibuster designed to force a vote on gun regulations. The measures, expected for votes next week,… Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:23:16 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2016-06-17/political-perspectives-at-home-and-abroad Laura Lee, Frank Stasio