John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” explains why N.C. policymakers should refocus attention on protecting Second Amendment rights. Contact Amy at [email protected] Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC and https://twitter.com/TheRightAOC.
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