Gun safety advocates gathered last week to highlight the threat of constitutional carry ahead of a potential veto override of Senate Bill 50 from the state legislature, a bill allowing concealed carry without permits.
Senate Bill 50 would allow North Carolinians above the age of 18 to carry concealed, loaded handguns without a permit, a change from the current system that requires background checks, safety training, and live-fire training.
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed the measure on June 20. But when the Senate returned to Raleigh in July, lawmakers overrode Stein’s veto.
In order to override a veto, three-fifths of each chamber must approve.
Now, it’s all up to the House, where Republicans are one vote short of a supermajority. With legislators coming back to town on Tuesday, SB 50 remains on the calendar and it’s possible the lower chamber will take up the bill if Republicans feel the votes are there to override Stein’s veto.
Two House Republicans, Rep. William Brisson and Rep. Ted Davis, joined Democrats in initially voting against the bill.
Last Friday, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence and concerned community members spoke at Strategic Tactics Of Protection LLC (STOP) against the bill.
“More people will die in NC if the House overrides Gov. Stein’s veto. The Senate already has,” Becky Ceartas, executive director of North Carolinians Against Gun Violence, said. “We cannot let this happen. Too much is at stake. Lives are on the line.”
Jessica Burroughs with the group MomsRising said the pervasiveness of guns and gun violence is chipping away at the freedom to learn, play, and live in North Carolina communities without fear.
“Look at what the data tells us about states with weaker concealed carry weapon permitting laws. They have 10.8% higher firearm homicide rates than states with stronger laws,” said Burroughs.
STOP was chosen as the press conference’s location because it’s a firearms training academy.
The facility offers classes ranging from concealed carry handguns to unarmed defense and personal protection in the home.
Tony DeRico, president and instructor at STOP, stressed the importance of having proper training to handle weapons.
That includes knowing how to inspect a weapon to see if it’s loaded and laws regarding carrying one. He also supported maintaining background checks on those who wish to purchase and possess weapons.
“Without those parameters, you are putting up a wide open fence that will allow much harm to be done,” he said. “We don’t need to have young people who aren’t ready to have a firearm.”
Tony DeRico Sr., president of Strategic Tactics Of Protection LLC, and a former law enforcement officer believes the NC House should sustain the governor’s veto of SB 50. (Screengrab NCGV)
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