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Elected politicians in North Carolina who hold concealed weapons permits including General Assembly members would be allowed to bring their guns into places that are currently prohibited, under legislation a House judiciary committee approved Monday.
Local prosecutors, judges and court workers already receive special exemptions to state rules that prohibit concealed permit holders from bringing guns to schools, parades and funerals; to any state and federal government buildings, or to any establishments where alcohol is served. Local sheriffs issue permits that last five years. Recipients have to receive special training.
NC bill exempts lawmakers, others from concealed gun limits
GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press
May 10, 2021
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Elected politicians in North Carolina who hold concealed weapons permits including General Assembly members would be allowed to bring their guns into places that are currently prohibited, under legislation a House judiciary committee approved Monday.
Local prosecutors, judges and court workers already receive special exemptions to state rules that prohibit concealed permit holders from bringing guns to schools, parades and funerals; to any state and federal government buildings, or to any establishments where alcohol is served. Local sheriffs issue permits that last five years. Recipients have to receive special training.
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