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NC Gun Bill Stalls Over Permit Debate | Durham News
North Carolina’s gun debate heats up as lawmakers race against the clock to override the governor’s veto on a bill letting 18+ adults carry concealed handguns without a permit. Two Republican reps are blocking the vote, stalling progress until year’s end. Supporters, including Grass Roots NC, argue permits won’t stop criminals and that this is about Second Amendment rights. Law enforcement leaders warn untrained teens could endanger public safety, comparing it to handing out driver’s licenses without training. The core question: does loosening gun laws truly disarm criminals—or just arm more…
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