RALEIGH, N.C. — A package of gun rights measures, including a repeal of the state’s permit law for buying handguns, cleared the legislature on Wednesday after a contentious debate and protests by Democrats over a decision by House Speaker Tim Moore not to consider any amendments to the bill.
Senate Bill 41, named “Guarantee 2nd Amend Freedom and Protections,” passed the House by a vote of 70-44 and now heads to the desk of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who has previously vetoed two of the main gun rights proposals in the bill, including the repeal of the permit requirement.
The House approved the bill after limited floor discussion that was cut short with a motion by GOP Rep. Destin Hall to “move to the previous question,” which effectively ends debate and calls an immediate vote on the bill.
