Guns for Battered Spouses
In an effort to give battered spouses the chance to protect themselves, North Carolina lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved legisltation that requires courts to provide information on a concealed weapon permit when a battered spouse applies for a restraining order.
The bill would also add protective orders to the evidence a sheriff can consider when determining whether to issue an emergency permit for a concealed weapon. The normal wait is 90 days.
The governor will have a chance to veto, of course, and there’s been no word from his office as to what he’ll do.
