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| North Carolina Bans Transportation of Personal Weapons during Hurricane Earl |
| 2010-09-03 |
 A Brief Excerpt:State of emergency declared in North Carolina, Governor Bev Perdue (D) has declared a State of Emergency for North Carolina in anticipation of Hurricane Earl's arrival. That's D as in Democrat, a Democrat telling you that in a crisis you're not allowed to defend yourself. Upon Governor Beverly Perdues declaration of a State Of Emergency on September 1, 2010, gun owners cannot possess, transport or use firearms off their personal property as per N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-288.7 |
| Posted by: Anonymoose |
| #23 I just hope that the maid from Nantucket makes it through OK..... |
| Posted by: Uncle Phester 2010-09-03 18:53 |
| #22 HU7451; you're damned right we'd be slamming the (R). Your comment shows either you do not understand, or are just intentionally obtuse. This isn't a dem vs repub thing. It is far more serious. |
| Posted by: Whiskey Mike 2010-09-03 18:11 |
| #21 Can't really blame Bev for this. She didn't pass this law, it's a fairly old law as a matter of fact. So, if McCrory had won and was governor, as soon as he declared a state of emergency (required to get the federal assistance ball rolling) the same situation would have existed. Would everyone be slamming the (R) in that case? Nope. |
| Posted by: Heriberto Unith7451 2010-09-03 16:39 |
| #20 The phrase "more honored in the breach than the observance" comes to mind... |
| Posted by: mojo 2010-09-03 14:28 |
| #19 I'm beginning to think (D) stands for dumba$$. "D" stands for Dictator. Or they wanna be. |
| Posted by: Secret Asian Man 2010-09-03 13:09 |
| #18 "I'm beginning to think (D) stands for dumba$$." Beginning, John? |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2010-09-03 12:56 |
| #17 I have to stop laughing as I read this. My brother lives in the NC country and it would be easier to find a Jewish person in Mecca that find someone who doesn't own at least one gun in his area. I am going to go out on a limb and say most of the smart people will not follow that SOE rule. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2010-09-03 12:01 |
| #16 Besides that, they are but rude. The ultimate indictment: lacking good manners. The ultimate equalizer, good manners cost the slave in his hovel no more than they cost a prince in his palace. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2010-09-03 11:00 |
| #15 These are the idiots that my state elected to represent them. It is because the scumbag democrats keep fleeing the fiefdoms they made for themselves in New York and New Jersey. They come here and elect this living flesh of scum to tell me what to do. Besides that, they are but rude. |
| Posted by: newc 2010-09-03 10:42 |
| #14 Procopius is onto the main point. Without looking at NC law, why wouldn't a creative sheriff or county DA go ahead and appoint everyone a "special" or "emergency" deputy for the duration of the storm, with all concomitant powers? Also, be interesting if the Gov. wanted to prosecute a close case - say a gun owner defending a neighbor's personal property. This is just a politician whistling into the storm. Needlessly so. |
| Posted by: Halliburton - Mysterious Conspiracy Division 2010-09-03 10:07 |
| #13 This wouldn't happen in Tennessee, in fact, it's against the law for the Governor to do it. Not that he would, given that it's pretty much suicide. Heck, every time they try to raise taxes, an angry mob shows up outside the legislature here. |
| Posted by: Silentbrick 2010-09-03 09:50 |
| #12 This provision reads as if it only applies to law enforcement, military, and the like. Title X United States Code, Subtitle A, Part I, Chapter 13 - 311. Militia: composition and classes (a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. (b) The classes of the militia are— (1) the organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militia; and (2) the unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard or the Naval Militia. ..but.but,but.. Yes, it's always about the 'but' for politicians. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2010-09-03 09:37 |
| #11 Governor Beverly Perdues (D) learned nothing from New Orleans and Katrina. I'm beginning to think (D) stands for dumba$$. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2010-09-03 09:14 |
| #10 "(b) This section does not apply to persons exempted from the provisions of G.S. 14?269 with respect to any activities lawfully engaged in while carrying out their duties. This provision reads as if it only applies to law enforcement, military, and the like. However, it would be interesting to see the other segments of the ruling class that are also exempt. Also, this law sounds like it would fall under States rights to reasonably regulate firearms. One wonders how many other states have similar laws regarding “emergency situations”. |
| Posted by: DepotGuy 2010-09-03 09:07 |
| #9 Wouldn't survive a jury trial. The local sheriff's reelection bid wouldn't survive as well. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2010-09-03 08:25 |
| #8 Pfft. It's not much of an edict if it's ignored by everyone. We Tarheels don't just give up our guns. |
| Posted by: Parabellum 2010-09-03 07:50 |
| #7 I'm glad I moved out of North Carolina to Virginia. |
| Posted by: Rambler in Virginia 2010-09-03 07:31 |
| #6 North Carolina announces that law-abiding travellers will be unable to defend themselves during Hurricanes. |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2010-09-03 07:08 |
| #5 Doesn't seem like a move calculated to encourage evacuations. Or the enforcement for non-evacuees. |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2010-09-03 05:26 |
| #4 Welcome to a 'snapshot' of the executive order our exaulted Impi King will issue should the downturn in our economy produce urban riots, looting, and burning, or at such other times as he sees fit. He's not concerned about "gun control", he will simply mandate it by federal decree. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2010-09-03 05:03 |
| #3 ION NEWS KERALA > LASER-BASED MISSLE DEFENSE FOR HELICOPTERS ON THE ANVIL [for Development]. Nothing better to wage jihad from your Car, Life Boat agz those pesky Hurricanes + flying Cows. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2010-09-03 01:41 |
| #2 Beverly doesn't need self defense. The rest of us do. How bout that? |
| Posted by: Texhooey 2010-09-03 00:54 |
| #1 that should be popular |
| Posted by: Frank G 2010-09-03 00:24 |