The North Carolina Sheriff’s Association made clear Tuesday it supports the Republican-led push to end the state’s pistol permit requirement.
The legislation to drop the permit requirement is contained in House Bill 398, which is sponsored by state rep. Jay Adams (R) and eight other Republicans.
HB 398 is titled, “Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal.”
WRAL reports HB 398 “moved through an initial House committee Tuesday on a divided vote” and enjoyed support from the NC Sheriff’s Association for the first time.
The NC Sheriff’s Association has opposed repealing the permit each time it has been tried in the past, but they now note the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks are making pistol permitting a duplicative venture.
Democrats voiced opposition to the effort to repeal the pistol permit requirement.
I thank them for their work because it’s a great thing. I also suggest you carry even if not legal. Because it’s coming fast, to your community.