F. Paul Valone

‘Constitutional carry’: Fact vs. fiction

Despite flaws, HB 5 and SB 50 allow NC to join 29 “red” states that have already passed permitless carry to enhance personal protection and crime deterrence.

Getting sheriffs to obey the law

What does one do about a sheriff who refuses to obey the law? Answer: Sue him as many times as it takes. Although North Carolina pistol purchase permits (PPPs) and concealed handgun permits (CHPs) are being issued on a timely basis in ninety-eight counties, two urban sheriffs insist on flouting the law. Because it’s illegal...

Why conservatives should not ‘compromise’ on ‘reasonable’ gun control

Given recent tragedies, some conservatives say “universal background checks” (UBCs) and “red flag” gun confiscation orders (GCOs) aren’t so bad and perhaps we should “compromise.” Ignoring, momentarily, that neither measure would prevent mass killings (since most involve gang killings, not active shooters) and that their inevitable failure will have gun ban advocates clamoring for more,...