Senate Agrees to GRNC Changes on SB 594
 


As we've reported in the past, Senate Bill 594 (the “Omnibus Justice Amendments”) contains a provision that would increase the penalties for unpermitted citizens (who are not in possession of a valid Concealed Handgun Permit) convicted of carrying a concealed handgun. Criminalizing the otherwise lawful carrying of a firearm on bureaucratic technicalities is disingenuous, to say the least.


Thankfully, Senators Berger Sr., Newton and Goolsby have given this bill thoughtful consideration and have arrived at the compromise that we can all agree to: the existing penalty for the first offense will remain a Class 2 Misdemeanor, while the penalty for the second offense increases to a Class H Felony.


We thank these Senators for their good judgment, and we invite you to contact Representatives Thom Tillis, Tim Moore and your house member and encourage them to support the Senate bill in conference committee.


 
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!
 



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Suggested Subject: "Support the Senate Version of SB594 in Conference Committee"


Dear Representatives:


I am writing you to insist that you support the Senate's recent modifications to Senate Bill 594 ("Omnibus Justice Amendments") in conference committee. The changes made by the Senate will increase the penalties for subsequent violations of people convicted of concealing a handgun without a permit, but the penalty for first-time violators will remain the same. This strikes a thoughtful balance that respects law-abiding gun owners who make a minor mistake and those people that wantonly flaunt the law and need to be punished severely.

I will monitor the progress of Senate Bill 594 through Grass Roots North Carolina alerts and will remember in November!

Sincerely,


 
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