North Carolina declared 'gun free zone' in anticipation of Hurricane Earl

[mrjarrell]

North Carolina's governor has invoked a state of emergency in NC. Along with empowering the government, she also disarmed everyone who carries a firearm for protection. If the hurricane does hit head on and things go to hell, the citizens of NC, (and anyone passing through with a license to carry) will be forbidden to carry outside their homes. The even affects people who are far away from the coast line and effectively negates their permit system and the right to defend ones self.

North Carolina declared 'gun free zone' in anticipation of Hurricane Earl - National gun rights | Examiner.com

 

[Aszerigan]

North Carolina's governor has invoked a state of emergency in NC. Along with empowering the government, she also disarmed everyone who carries a firearm for protection. If the hurricane does hit head on and things go to hell, the citizens of NC, (and anyone passing through with a license to carry) will be forbidden to carry outside their homes. The even affects people who are far away from the coast line and effectively negates their permit system and the right to defend ones self.

North Carolina declared 'gun free zone' in anticipation of Hurricane Earl - National gun rights | Examiner.com

WTF? I was hoping this was an Onion New Network headline. That's just dumb. Take them away when you need them most.

I'm betting that CCW permit holders won't really care? Carry on, NC.

 

[Seancass]

I thought this applies everywhere when a state of emergency is invoked. Even in Indiana during a flood when they declare it a "state of emergency". Seems like a good idea to me. A simple declaration and the government is in total control, no silly problems with some "bill of rights".

 

[Tactical Dave]

During something like most will either not be in their home and far far away or will not plan on leaving their home for a while.

After a huricane hits it is not like you can just go right out and go to wally world..... so why does it matter in the long run? Do I agree with it? No, just saying that it does not really effect anyone MUCH in this case.... if they decide to wait a long time to lift it then thats pretty messed up.

Chances are high people will be trying to loot and rob...... id rather not be out in that.

I also doubt the LEO's are going to be to worried about CCW's and more about hurt people, down power lines ect ect. Doubt they would even ask nore care.....

 

[serpicostraight]

During something like most will either not be in their home and far far away or will not plan on leaving their home for a while.

After a huricane hits it is not like you can just go right out and go to wally world..... so why does it matter in the long run? Do I agree with it? No, just saying that it does not really effect anyone MUCH in this case.... if they decide to wait a long time to lift it then thats pretty messed up.

Chances are high people will be trying to loot and rob...... id rather not be out in that.

I also doubt the LEO's are going to be to worried about CCW's and more about hurt people, down power lines ect ect. Doubt they would even ask nore care.....

yea kinda like katrina huh?

 

[Tactical Dave]

yea kinda like katrina huh?

Yeah you would have not caught me out in that mess...... I worked for a hotel during that mess.... you would not beleive how many smart people came north right before or right after... one guy drove his Grand National all the way up and had extra gas can in the trunk full of fuel....... said he did not want to put the miles on it but it was that or it get flooded out.

 

[PatriotPride]

That's outrageous. The threat of or actual natural disaster does not negate my right to defend myself. I take issue with anyone who suggests otherwise.

 

[USMC_0311]

Yea but what if you had to go check on family?

 

[Tactical Dave]

Yea but what if you had to go check on family?

Now theres a good point.....

 

[USMC_0311]

I thought this applies everywhere when a state of emergency is invoked. Even in Indiana during a flood when they declare it a "state of emergency". Seems like a good idea to me. A simple declaration and the government is in total control, no silly problems with some "bill of rights".

Did you forget to use purple font?

If you have to check on family, evacuate yourself, house burns or whatever you still need to protect yourself.

 

[mrjarrell]

Yea but what if you had to go check on family?

Or leave for a medical emergency? Or evac your house due to damage? And why should people in unaffected areas, far away from the storm, have their rights taken away? Guess it's all right, then...

 

[USMC_0311]

Declaring "gun free" before the event is telling every low life around open season. I think its a bad idea anyway you do it. With powers like this simply invoked with a stroke of a pen should tell us what to expect in SHTF.

 

[Blackhawk2001]

It's too bad politicians and lawmakers don't understand the old military leadership addage: "Never give an order you know won't be obeyed."

 

[PatriotPride]

Declaring "gun free" before the event is telling every low life around open season. I think its a bad idea anyway you do it. With powers like this simply invoked with a stroke of a pen should tell us what to expect in SHTF.

This. We all saw what happened in Katrina. Never again.

 

[PatriotPride]

It's too bad politicians and lawmakers don't understand the old military leadership addage: "Never give an order you know won't be obeyed."

Exactly. However, it is the police in this case that I am worried about. We all saw what happened during Katrina when then police were forcible disarming people, and beating them when they resisted. All in the name of "following orders".

 

[dukeboy_318]

Umm didn't the supreme court declare this illegal after new orleans did this in katriina? I thought they had, I guess I was wrong

 

[RichardR]

Umm didn't the supreme court declare this illegal after new orleans did this in katriina? I thought they had, I guess I was wrong

I don't know if the SCOTUS did or not, but Indiana passed a piece of legislation (HB1065) forbidding the confiscation of legal firearms during an emergency/disaster.

 

[PatriotPride]

I don't know if the SCOTUS did or not, but Indiana passed a piece of legislation (HB1065) forbidding the confiscation of legal firearms during an emergency/disaster.

And I'm damn proud of the state for doing so.

 

[dom1104]

I would DEFINATLY follow that rule, and disarm myself. Yep I would. I certainly would.


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[PatriotPride]

I would DEFINATLY follow that rule, and disarm myself. Yep I would. I certainly would.


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Think of the children. It's for their safety. (You have no idea how hard it is to type that with a straight face )