That's NC for ya. Anytime there is a problem the sale of guns, ammo, and booze is canned. It is different from county to county thou. This is done because the powers that be are far greater in determining what is right for you are than you are. You are to keep quiet, pay your taxes, and do what you are told without question. The land of the free and the home of the brave!
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Alcohol, Firearms and the Snow Emergency
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It sounds to me, like was mentioned before, that it is a blanket law designed to cover any type of emergency. Most likely they were thinking that this law would help to stop a situation from escalating from a disaster into full on civil unrest.
I think their goal with this law was to be able to better control situations like rioting and looting. People who would normally not get involved in those situations would be more likely to if they were drunk and/or had easy access to the situation (i.e. a vehicle). Adding guns would only exacerbate the situation. Banning guns also serves to cut down on "do-gooder" types trying to go down and "help" control the situation with a gun. If someone has to walk for 2 hours they are much less likely than if they only had to drive for 20 minutes.
In this situation I think that banning driving is actually a smart idea. Driving in a blizzard is going to cause more accidents, and put even more of a strain on the already taxed emergency services.
What the government should have done was added in separate rules for each different type of disaster. Instead they chose to make a blanket law that 9 times out of 10 is going to be overkill.
On the other hand, the government may just be out to get them.
--Whitney
I think their goal with this law was to be able to better control situations like rioting and looting. People who would normally not get involved in those situations would be more likely to if they were drunk and/or had easy access to the situation (i.e. a vehicle). Adding guns would only exacerbate the situation. Banning guns also serves to cut down on "do-gooder" types trying to go down and "help" control the situation with a gun. If someone has to walk for 2 hours they are much less likely than if they only had to drive for 20 minutes.
In this situation I think that banning driving is actually a smart idea. Driving in a blizzard is going to cause more accidents, and put even more of a strain on the already taxed emergency services.
What the government should have done was added in separate rules for each different type of disaster. Instead they chose to make a blanket law that 9 times out of 10 is going to be overkill.
On the other hand, the government may just be out to get them.
--Whitney
yeah, it's a blanket part of the State of Emergency law
http://www.jus.state.nc.us/NCJA/ncfirearmslaws.pdf
It has nothing to do with any mayor or with obama
http://www.jus.state.nc.us/NCJA/ncfirearmslaws.pdf
It has nothing to do with any mayor or with obama
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I wonder if other states have similar statutes?
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That is a rather disturbing.
To know that if the SHTF, concealed carry permits would be voided
Or at least, if you wanted to protect yourself and family, you would have to risk having your firearm(s) confiscated and possible legal troubles (ex. Katrina).
To know that if the SHTF, concealed carry permits would be voided
Or at least, if you wanted to protect yourself and family, you would have to risk having your firearm(s) confiscated and possible legal troubles (ex. Katrina).
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Not really.
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Totally unconstitutional. Somebody should go out and get arrested just to be able to sue the city and state.
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It seems to me that a State of Emergency might be the time one would most want to be armed. Maybe the snow has nothing to do with it. It's just a generic thing to states of emergency. Any excuse will do for statists anyway.
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In a state of emergency, i would abide by the law. Chances are, we are going to be bugging in anyway.
WHen martial law comes, we all have to make our own decisions and decide whether the the law is appropriate.
Don't misunderstand me here, I am NOT suggesting anyone EVER break the law, but at some point when things get really, REALLY rough, we all decide whether laws actually apply.
The sticky point would be if you a CCW legally and are headed home from work during a state of emergency.
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WHen martial law comes, we all have to make our own decisions and decide whether the the law is appropriate.
Don't misunderstand me here, I am NOT suggesting anyone EVER break the law, but at some point when things get really, REALLY rough, we all decide whether laws actually apply.
The sticky point would be if you a CCW legally and are headed home from work during a state of emergency.
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Exactly.
Those poor people need a fair chance to be safe in a time of crisis.
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toucan?
I'd appreciate it if you didn't use my post to push your perceptions.
tyvm.
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Same here, IIRC Kentucky passed a similar type of law.
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It sounds to me, like was mentioned before, that it is a blanket law designed to cover any type of emergency. Most likely they were thinking that this law would help to stop a situation from escalating from a disaster into full on civil unrest.
I think their goal with this law was to be able to better control situations like rioting and looting. People who would normally not get involved in those situations would be more likely to if they were drunk and/or had easy access to the situation (i.e. a vehicle). Adding guns would only exacerbate the situation. Banning guns also serves to cut down on "do-gooder" types trying to go down and "help" control the situation with a gun. If someone has to walk for 2 hours they are much less likely than if they only had to drive for 20 minutes.
In this situation I think that banning driving is actually a smart idea. Driving in a blizzard is going to cause more accidents, and put even more of a strain on the already taxed emergency services.
What the government should have done was added in separate rules for each different type of disaster. Instead they chose to make a blanket law that 9 times out of 10 is going to be overkill.
On the other hand, the government may just be out to get them.
--Whitney
That's total B.S. In a state of emergency, the Government has no power to take away my right to protect myself or my family. The Constitution doesn't grant me that right (it's God given) it only prevents the Government from taking it. Do you think the drunks and looters are going to obey that law? Maybe you'd feel comfortable letting your state govt ban you from using the bathroom in a declared emergency just in case the pipes freeze? I for one won't allow this type of stuff to fly in my state. STAY ACTIVE IN LOCAL POLITICAL PROCESSES.
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yep i agree
Dude I am not saying I agree with it, I am just taking a stab at why I think they did it. As far as I read there was nothing illegal about defending yourself in your home.
--Whitney
Here in the Green Mountain State there is a restriction on alcohol and firearms sales during major snow falls.
You are not allowed to buy more than you can carry in your pickup truck.
That is so the rest of the citizens have a fair chance to stock up too.
CP
You are not allowed to buy more than you can carry in your pickup truck.
That is so the rest of the citizens have a fair chance to stock up too.
CP