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Debbie Harmon: Gun bill a bad idea

In 2021, gun-rights groups filed suit against Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden for delays in issuing pistol purchase and concealed handgun permits in a timely manner. In August 2023 a federal district court judge ruled that the suit can move forward.
In 2021, gun-rights groups filed suit against Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden for delays in issuing pistol purchase and concealed handgun permits in a timely manner. In August 2023 a federal district court judge ruled that the suit can move forward. Al Behrman AP

The Feb. 13 Under the Dome article “Bill would allow concealed carry without permit” made me wonder what planet these legislators have been on.

Do we not have officers caught off-guard every day by someone hiding a gun? Is there not a shooting in this state everyday? This would literally make me afraid to go to public places, not knowing if someone there may have a gun and get mad and trouble starts.

We have gun laws now, that by the way do not seem to working all that well, so why make it easier and less safe?

I agree with having guns, but background and permits are necessary. At least give honest people the benefit, and those with bad intentions are going to conceal anyway.

Debbie Harmon

Raleigh

This story was originally published February 18, 2017 at 6:00 PM with the headline "Debbie Harmon: Gun bill a bad idea."

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