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King, NC declares state of emergency due to weather -- restricts gun rights
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And this is done in the name of safety for the citizenry.
While it is not shocking to me that gun & ammo sales get restricted during declared states of emergency (not that I agree with that one way or another, but it isn't a surprise), what IS shocking is:
(1) that this is a result of bad winter weather (i.e. not an evacuation level scenario) -- there are a ton of comments, some of which are supposedly from citizens, all of which are surprised that a state of emergency was declared; notes about downed trees and power outages are common, but no one seemed concerned about general safety due to the weather (re: guns, alcohol, or the curfew)
(2) that existing gun owners are being limited in where they can possess their guns (at home only)
Is there no leash on local law enforcement? Off the cuff, does this have standing if it were challenged in court (esp. after Katrina)?
King, NC declares state of emergency due to weather -- restricts gun rights
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Effective Sunday afternoon, alcohol restrictions and a curfew were lifted. All other remaining restrictions would continue until Monday, said Paula May, King police chief.
Other restrictions include a ban on the sale or purchase of any type of firearm, ammunition, explosive or any possession of such items off a person's own premises.
And this is done in the name of safety for the citizenry.
While it is not shocking to me that gun & ammo sales get restricted during declared states of emergency (not that I agree with that one way or another, but it isn't a surprise), what IS shocking is:
(1) that this is a result of bad winter weather (i.e. not an evacuation level scenario) -- there are a ton of comments, some of which are supposedly from citizens, all of which are surprised that a state of emergency was declared; notes about downed trees and power outages are common, but no one seemed concerned about general safety due to the weather (re: guns, alcohol, or the curfew)
(2) that existing gun owners are being limited in where they can possess their guns (at home only)
Is there no leash on local law enforcement? Off the cuff, does this have standing if it were challenged in court (esp. after Katrina)?
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