As of this afternoon, our governor has declared a state of emergency for the state of North Carolina.

Because of state law, it is now illegal to carry any firearms off your own property.

I have already emailed the Second Amendment Foundation about this.

www.saf.org

I suggest everyone else do the same.

Source for that one?  The governor's site never really spells it out.
 

Where does it say in that link?

Good luck with them stopping me from carrying as I wish.
Too bad I don't have a handgun or I'd carry it for the sole purpose of my God-given right to do so.

The law is being challenged lawsuit

NCGS 14-288.7

§ 14‑288.7.  Transporting dangerous weapon or substance during emergency; possessing off premises; exceptions.

(a)        Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person to transport or possess off his own premises any dangerous weapon or substance in any area:

(1)        In which a declared state of emergency exists; or

(2)        Within the immediate vicinity of which a riot is occurring.

(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.

(c)        Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1969, c. 869, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 192; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

Just imagine how many people are "breaking the law" w/o even knowing it... especially the ones on the complete opposite side of the state where they likely won't even be effected. Stupid law.

So I guess going to the range Saturday would be illegal? How long can a state emergency last?

Edit: I Just read about the law suit, we are lucky to have Alan Gura fighting the good fight, I think I will join the SAF

Looks like the declaration lasts:

http://www.governor.state.nc.us/NewsItems/ExecutiveOrderDetail.aspx?newsItemID=1328

I'm still going to carry. I'll act like i didn't know.  I live in High Point so i think i i'll be okay.

funny thing is i bought a box of ammo less than an hour ago.....and i open Carry as i always do.....and walked passed a cop and he saw my gun and didn't even bat an eyelash.

I might understand that law if martial law was in effect but not for a state of emergency.

Agreed. I still wouldn't be a supporter of the law but it'd be a little more understandable.

I'm going to SC on Friday to hunt.  I will have two AR's, a 700, and numerous handguns and ammo.  I have a good two hour ride south through eastern Charlotte/Concord from Greensboro before I get in to SC.  I'm not one to disrespect authority, but if a SHP or Sheriff pulls me over and tries to give me shit about that, I'm going to have a hard time keeping a straight face.

I posted this info on Matt Mittan's Facebook page.  Hopefully he will bring it up on the Take a Stand radio show on 570 WWNC this afternoon.

well, sounds like it's time for the .gov to go.

Wonder if his security guards will be following the law?

Good luck to you in NC.  Stay safe.

TXL

Fixed, but she is a mini-me of the last gov anyway.



 

It says "dangerous weapon".  My pistol is not dangerous so f them.  BTW - let me say once again how f'ed up this stupid state is.

Purdue is a progressive and needs to be voted out when its possible.

That said, hardly anyone knows about this "law" and I'm sure many people are carrying and thinking they are perfectly legal.

Its things like this that have made me decide to move to SC as soon as it is financially possible for me to do so.

This is no longer an issue.

Per an email I just received from the Govs office.

"The Governor exercised her authority under the Emergency Management laws to declare a State of Emergency for the safety and welfare of the citizens of North Carolina.  There is NO restriction of citizens engaging in lawful activities with respect to firearms or alcohol. "

They stated that if firearms were affected the SOE order would specifically reference Chapter 14 Article 36A in the body of the SOE order. They also stated that if you were detained in reference to this the officer could contact the AG office and verify this as agreed between the AG office and the Governors office.

Please show me where in statute 14-288.7 it says that the statute has to be specifically referenced to take effect?



This kicks in automatically once a state of emergency has been declared.

I'll be right behind you. I'll probably have to wait until I retire but I'm sick of living in the Massachusetts of the South. Love the geography but hate the ever increasing nanny state, tax and spend, we know better than you do attitude of the "leaders" of this once great state.

Sheesh, if the Gov office is putting it in writing and they have made the agreement with the AG I'll go out on a limb and say it's good with me. Having discussed this with emergency management people in the western area they also agree that only if stated by the gov or if enacted by individual counties does it affect firearms transportation.

Written verification from the Gov office is good enough for me for now.

If you have doubts then please do not carry or transport firearms until the SOE order is rescinded.

It's not just concealed carry. Or open carry.

Dove season starts Saturday. Every hunter will be illegal.

Sure, sure the governors office is busy trying to dance around the issue, but the law is very specific in its intentions and wording. It's not by accident it's written that way.

You be test case. I'll watch.

This was on WRAL... Having the Wildlife Resources Commission permission may look good at your trial.

Yeah, if the legislature had wanted to have an exemption if the governor said so, they would have written it into the law.

I took a carbine class when we had one of these....Each and every one of us was breaking the law that weekend...

I think Federal Law would say that is legal.  

Has then been lifted yet.

Careful what you wish for.  SC has more than our share of stupid politicians.  Exhibit A: Gov. Sanford & his Argentina exploits.

http://www.governor.state.nc.us/NewsItems/ExecutiveOrderDetail.aspx?newsItemID=1328

Well being as there never was a real emergency and that the rain has moved on, we should be good to carry again by now.

Her Progressive Majesty, Queen Beverly I, has no constitutional authority to decree that only part of the NC General Statutes are to be enforced.  Just as her Attorney General cannot decree that plainly written General Statutes do not mean what they say they mean.



Her writtend verification is doublespeak with no authority.



http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-charlotte/governor-perdue-is-wrong-about-north-carolina-state-of-emergency

In order not to make this thread exceed the maximum footage for readability I won't quote your post ODA_564 but frankly I give the GRNC info as much credibility as I do the homeless people that jump at you at traffic lights wanting to wash your windows for cash. They operate about the same. They both scream at you, both claim to be the best at what they offer, and no matter what, they demand money EVERY time you see them.

I don't agree with their tactics of screaming liar when they disagree with an elected official. I do agree we need to change the group of representatives that are now causing the grief but I prefer to do it with the a different tact.  

I will continue to support other 2A organizations financially and I will also continue to voice my opinions to my representatives via mail, email, and phone but I refuse to be grouped into a mass of simians thrashing monoliths with bones.

Maybe we should as a group instead, start Tuesday calling the Governors office and asking if the SOE has officially ended. If so, request in writing that be verified. Maybe by numerous requests they will also get the point that it's not only hunters that are inconvenienced every time she decides to "beat the rush" and issue a SOE.

Tell us how you really feel!



Seriously, while I appreciate your opinion, I don't think it invalidates the analysis. The Governor screwed up and she tried to tap dance around it, but there is no tap dance for it.



Especially with GRNC and Gura (who doesn't share your opinion) sueing the state in Federal court over this. The General Assembly could change this in short order - not only to right this wrong but aso to save the money that defending this nonsense will cost, but





that run the Old North State don't believe in the Constitution (of the US or NC) and could give a tinker's dang what "we" think.



So, when the GRNC and Gura whip the snot out of Roy Cooper on this, we won't accept it because it was the result of "a mass of simians thrashing monoliths with bones" that accomplished it?



ETA:  The NRA doesn't ask for money?  They all do.  I had a good year and paid for a life membership in SAF.  They dun me like I'm a delinquent creditor.  Same with the NRA and GOA.  I give when I can, because we aren't going to win this fight without money - the Joyce Foundation is well funded and spends freely to push the anti-liberty message.  When I can't, I tell them "no money".

Help an old guy out. Where did I reference the "vapid Andy Griffith-style" line? Don't think I even got close to that one unless I'm having a total brain fade.

I will say that with a hard copy in my hands of what the Govs office said and a copy of what they posted on the web site I do feel that it is sufficient to be safe to carry during this SOE. Now for future ones? I'll call the same people and request the same and will hound them every chance I get until they realize that this isn't going away. If we all do the same then as you said, maybe they will wake up and realize the smart move.

You and I agree that this whole dung heap could be eliminated by jerking a knot in the rear end of a few that hold the revisions hostage in committee.  I just prefer to not resort to name calling and would rather go at it a bit more reserved. Reserved doesn't mean less active, just a different tact.

You know as well as I that when it gets in the news, the ones screaming names and slurs end up being painted in what the news wants them to be. Nuts.  I believe they can be beaten at their own game and will do my best to help in that defeat.

Yes, the NRA does ask for money but you get more bang for your buck with the NRA and they at least acknowledge their members as the driving force in their cause.

Yes I will accept it if the GRNC ends up being the deciding factor or even a part in getting things like this taken care of but I'd be totally surprised and amazed  if they ever acknowledged any other groups or people as being part of the victory.

I don't care for the "Look what we the almighty have done for you" stance they take when any 2A victory is won.

There are few (if any) organizations that are everything to everyone but I would hope that each organization would also realize this and not spend their time trashing other groups that have the same end goal in mind.

The vapid line is quoted off "Of Arms and the Law".



And to be absolutely honest, in the twisted crucible of good-old boy machine politics and cronyism supporting socialist progressive communitarianism that is NC state Democratic politics, I don't think the genteel approach works anymore.



That's why we've become the Massachusetts of the South.



North Carolinian allow their elected Democratic leaders to do their smarmy conniving in Raleigh while the Old North State decays into an administrative unit of the Federal bureaucracy.  Our enlightened and omnipotent masters expect us to tug our forelocks and obediently reelect them like good little serfs.



Our Attorney General is a perfect example, as is Queen Bev.



They only respond to people that rock the boat, even those faux boat-rockers like NAACP President, the Reverend Barber.



We have to throw their falsehoods back in their teeth.

I know this is an older post but...  I thought the law only applied to placed declared a "State of emergency" and the Gov. only declared certain areas of the state according to WRAL when I watched it.  Am I missing something here? How would the no gun law apply to the whole state if only certain county's or towns were declared as being in a "state of emergency?"

Scroll back up to my previous post and the link to the Executive order itself.   No mention is made of only certain areas being in a SOE.


There have been other SOEs that were for specific Counties or Cities/Towns, but not this one.

Like Executive Order #30 specifies Dare County:  http://www.governor.state.nc.us/NewsItems/ExecutiveOrderDetail.aspx?newsItemID=783

Edited...VA-gunnutAnd as for the C U Next Tuesdays in Raleigh, that can kiss my rosey red back side. When folks quit fighting for their rights, they lose them.