North Carolina is one of the few states in the country with public records of who has a permit to carry a concealed firearm, so it provides a rare window into how such permits are handled once their holder’s criminal record proves them unfit to carry a hidden gun. The results are not pretty:
More than 2,400 permit holders were convicted of felonies or misdemeanors, excluding traffic-related crimes, over the five-year period, The Times found when it compared databases of recent criminal court cases and licensees. While the figure represents a small percentage of those with permits, more than 200 were convicted of felonies, including at least 10 who committed murder or manslaughter. All but two of the killers used a gun. [...]
The review also raises concerns about how well government officials police the permit process. In about half of the felony convictions, the authorities failed to revoke or suspend the holder’s permit, including for cases of murder, rape and kidnapping. The apparent oversights are especially worrisome in North Carolina, one of about 20 states where anyone with a valid concealed handgun permit can buy firearms without the federally mandated criminal background check. (Under federal law, felons lose the right to own guns.)
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2 comments:
(Under federal law, felons lose the right to own guns.)
That's a BS law to begin with. Do a search on how many current and past congressmen have criminal records, including felonies.
And keep in mind, they are exempt from some laws through congressional immunity.
Do as I say but not as I do.
This country was started by criminal actions. You cannot live one single day without breaking some kind of law.
How many cops and other officials have committed crimes with or without a gun? But their 'friends' covered it up?
Legal or not, I will always own a gun. And if you don't own one, especially in this day and age, you are setting yourself up to be a victim.
When seconds count, the police are only minutes away.
Yes, I agree with the above statements.
Felons cannot legally own guns.
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