Tag: North Carolina

The following is a video transcript. Mark Edwards, Independent Program Attorney for North Carolina here. A number of members have asked me what they should do if they lose their firearm or if it is stolen from them. The simple... [Read More]

The following is a video transcript. Alcohol and firearms are a dangerous mix Summer’s here with all the fun of barbecues and other outdoor activities. This is also a good time to look at the legalities of carrying to outdoor... [Read More]

What do you do when an unruly party guest gets out of hand? Of course you can kick them out, but what if they won’t leave? What about someone who shows up on your property uninvited? These people are trespassers... [Read More]

Hello, everybody, Robert Trenkle back again. This month I want to talk about what to do if someone sees your concealed weapon in public and panics. Unfortunately, it’s still this case that some people react negatively, even though you are... [Read More]

We’ve probably all seen it in movies and on television shows: the use of a warning shot to get the bad guys to back off. Seems like a good idea, right? In real life it isn’t. If you reasonably believe... [Read More]

We’re approaching the Summer, when many of us have vacation plans, so I want to talk about traveling by air with your firearm. North Carolina law prohibits carrying a firearm anywhere it is prohibited by Federal law. That includes areas... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]