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House passes Senate Bill 50, sending permitless concealed‑carry measure to governor
Summary
After extended floor debate and a failed amendment to preserve permit requirements, the North Carolina House passed the Senate committee substitute to Senate Bill 50 (titled 'Freedom to Carry'), advancing the measure to the governor. Supporters framed the bill as protecting Second Amendment rights; opponents warned of public‑safety risks and urged training and safeguards.
The North Carolina House on June 11 passed the Senate committee substitute to Senate Bill 50, a measure eliminating the concealed‑carry permit requirement, after several hours of floor debate and a failed amendment that would have removed the permit‑repeal provision.
Representative Echeverria, a bill sponsor, told the chamber the measure restores constitutional protections: "I support senate bill 50," and argued the bill preserves the right to keep and bear arms for law‑abiding citizens. Supporters framed the change as a recognition of civil liberties and noted many states already allow permitless carry.
Opponents warned the change reduces training and enforcement safeguards. Representative Quicke, who spoke against the bill, said the state is taking an unnecessary step that could…
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