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Hence, some lawmakers in the General Assembly want special privileges to pack heat of their own.
Specifically, they want members of the legislature who hold concealed carry permits to be able to bring those guns into areas where guns are otherwise prohibited, including the legislative chambers.
Calling gun violence in America a blemish on our character as a nation,â President Joe Biden announced six executive actions Thursday aimed at addressing the proliferation of what he says is an epidemic in the U.S.
A bill that would allow permit-holding lawmakers to carry guns into any state and federal government buildings, in establishments that serve alcohol and to parades and funerals, passed the House by a 69-45 vote on Wednesday. It now heads to the Senate for consideration.
RALEIGH (WTVD) A new year, a new session, and sadly, a new reality.
The North Carolina General Assembly will gavel in for its new biennium session on Wednesday, one week to the day since the tragic riot that put America s enduring symbol of government under assault. It also comes as an FBI bulletin issued Monday warns of armed protests planned at all 50 state capitals ahead of the Biden inauguration. I feel very safe in the building, Senate President Phil Berger (R-Rockingham), told ABC11 on Tuesday. I am hearing rumors about some demonstrations that may take place, but at this point I have not heard of a specific threat. In order to get in, you have to go through a scan, you can t bring certain items, weapons or anything like that. We ve got a fairly good setup in the building.
The North Carolina General Assembly is back in session Wednesday and security concerns are growing, especially after a rioting mob of supporters of President Donald Trump broke into the nation’s Capitol last week. The FBI is warning local law enforcement agencies about the potential for violence and property damage in the coming days. Far-right websites are promoting “armed protests” at all 50 capitols across the country beginning this weekend.