Accu Weather
With a major hurricane sitting just off the coast of North Carolina the potential for some damage along the coast is likely. The Governor declared a state of emergency for North Carolina which includes the suspension of our second amendment rights ;
14 288.7. Transporting dangerous weapon or substance during emergency; possessing off premises; exceptions.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person to transport or possess off his own premises any dangerous weapon or substance in any area:
(1) In which a declared state of emergency exists; or
(2) Within the immediate vicinity of which a riot is occurring.
(b) This section does not apply to persons exempted from the provisions of G.S. 14 269 with respect to any activities lawfully engaged in while carrying out their duties.
(c) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1969, c. 869, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 192; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Seems ridiculous to me that we have a law that prevents law abiding citizens from going armed especially during a “State of Emergency” when there is an increase in danger and a more likelihood that a situation could arise where a armed citizen could prevent or defend themselves or someone else in an emergency situation. I don’t know it just seems counterintuitive to me to suspend the 2nd amendment during a state of emergency.
While I’m not sure that this law is widely enforced there have been recent situations where it was. King NC made news when the police chief received threats after a state of emergency was declared during a snow storm this past February.
This is a bad law that needs to be removed from the books and I know that there has been some talk about doing just that.
I also think it is irresponsible and pure laziness on our elective officials to just declare a state of emergency. While Earl is threatening the coastal areas of the state there is no threat to probably 75% of the state although the entire state is under a state of emergency. That means if this law is enforced gun sales in the state of NC are currently suspended (I have no direct knowledge whether this is happening or not), individuals with CCP cannot legally carry off their property, and us hunters can’t transport a firearm in our trucks. All us freedom loving people got to get together and get this ridiculous law off the book. And Hey “Governor Cupcake” how about declaring state of emergencies by areas affected and not statewide.
Well the season for me this weekend won’t be on hold no matter if the state of emergency is still in effect or not.
