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Hi, Mark Edwards here. This month, I’ll address the rights of gun owners to carry firearms in places of worship. Over the past several years, there have been many high-profile shootings of members in their place of worship. Legal or Illegal? So the question arises, can a person legally carry a firearm into a place... [Read More]

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Hi, Mark Edwards here. This month I would like to talk to you about the type of force that one can use to protect personal property. Deadly Force Is Not Justified To start with, I should note that generally the use of deadly force, that is force likely to cause death or great bodily injury,... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Today, I will be discussing with you the process of obtaining an expunction in North Carolina. Anyone who has been found not guilty of a criminal charge or had a criminal charge dismissed is eligible for an expunction in North Carolina, provided that they have not previously been convicted... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Events on Educational Property This month, I would like to cover issues relating to gun owner’s rights to carry firearms at sporting events. In North Carolina, the vast majority of sporting events occur on educational property. This covers all grade levels from kindergarten through college. North Carolina strictly prohibits... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. In North Carolina, there is no requirement that you report a stolen firearm, but as a practical matter, it is a wise thing to do. That way, if your firearm is used in the commission of a crime, law enforcement officers will not show up at your residence because... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I want to talk about your rights to defend another person and some of the dangers you want to avoid if you are put in that situation. You have the right to defend another person if that person faces a threat that entitles them to use self-defense. In other... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi everybody, I’m Robert Trenkle. This month I’m going to talk about common misconceptions of gun owners here in North Carolina. Myth Number One: Deadly force can only be used when the attacker is inside of your home. The first misconception is that when you are at your residence,... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. If you plan on celebrating with fireworks, safety is a primary concern. Firearms should not be used in celebration. We’ve all seen movies where cowboys celebrate the end of a long trail ride by shooting their guns in the air riding into town. Celebrations like that should only occur... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Today, I would like to address an issue that may affect you or a loved one that concerns having a firearm in a residence where a convicted felon, a person under indictment, or a mentally unstable person lives. What are your responsibilities as a responsible gunowner in this situation? First... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. During the Christmas season, many of us are out visiting loved ones or doing Christmas shopping in both the day and the night. This month, I want to talk about being aware of your surroundings and your right to defend yourself in public places where you might be this... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. This month, I would like to discuss when you may legally use your firearm or other deadly weapons to protect others, and whether you face civil liability when rendering first aid to another person. Under North Carolina Law, one is justified in using deadly force to protect himself, herself,... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Well, it’s almost that time of year again, when little ones and sometimes not-so-little-ones dress up as their favorite monster, superhero, or literary character and go house-to-house to fill up their candy bags. Yes, I’m talking about Halloween. In many ways, it is a fun night. In other ways,... [Read More]

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