John, 

Before they left Raleigh in June, NC lawmakers passed House Bill 193, which allows some private school staff and volunteers to carry weapons at private NC schools - with minimal training, a concealed carry permit, and the school's permission. Governor Stein, a champion for safe schools and safe communities, vetoed HB 193 - but Republicans and one Democrat have said they will override his vetoes when they come back to town, and they have scheduled a veto override vote on HB 193 for July 29th!

Come to a virtual phone bank on July 21st or July 28th to keep guns out of all NC schools! Getting calls in to lawmakers about why guns do not belong in ANY North Carolina school is URGENT. 

Senate bill 50 - Permitless Carry

Despite bipartisan opposition in the House, Republicans may try to override the Governor's veto of SB 50. This bill, if passed, will increase gun violence, like West Virginia¹ and other Permitless Carry states² experienced in the years after they implemented this dangerous, reckless policy. We’re teaming up with our friends from Everytown on a press event this Monday, 7/21 at 12pm to hear voices from across the state about why we MUST keep this deadly bill from becoming law. Register for this event to be inspired, and then join us in speaking out and taking action.

NCGV volunteers have been speaking out - can you join them?

Private school parents and teachers are speaking out about why HB 193 is incredibly dangerous. Check out these powerful letters in Triangle and Charlotte papers by Karen Kurasch (here), Cheryl Block (here), and Jennifer Hixson (here, if you have a Charlotte Observer subscription).

Interested in getting a letter about the dangers of guns in schools or Permitless Carry in your local paper?

Email Sara - let’s work together to spread the word and hold lawmakers accountable!

Yours for safer schools & communities,
- Sara

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