It appears that there is a three-way race among Republicans in the North Carolina State House to be elected Speaker Pro-Tem which is the number two position. The race is between House Majority Leader Paul Stam, Rep. Bert Jones, and Rep. Julia Howard. Stam was instrumental in attempts to weaken the Castle Doctrine passed in the last session among other things.
Grass Roots North Carolina has issued an alert on the race and is asking that people write Speaker Thom Tillis to urge his support for Rep. Bert Jones who is strongly pro-gun.
As you will recall, House Majority Leader and current candidate for the Speaker pro tem position, Rep. Skip Stam (R, GRNC **) earned "Weasel" status last year by undermining pro-gun legislation through outright opposition and support of weakening amendments. His attempt to gut Castle Doctrine and successful removal of HB 650 language that would have allowed guns in locked vehicles at places of employment will not be forgotten.
Fate has smiled upon NC gun-owners in the form of Pro-gun challenger Rep. Bert Jones (R, GRNC ****) who vies with Stam for the No. 2 position in the NC House: Speaker pro tem. Also in the race is Rep. Julia Howard (R, GRNC ****) who is also a better choice than Stam.
All NC gun owners should urge House Speaker Thom Tillis to support Jones' bid for the pro tem position.
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!
Email NC House Speaker Thom Tillis
Urge him to support Bert Jones for Speaker pro tem.
CONTACT INFO
Thom.Tillis@ncleg.net
DELIVER THIS MESSAGE
Suggested Subject: "Support Bert Jones for Speaker pro tem"
Dear Speaker Tillis,
As a North Carolina gun owner I am pleased that a pro-Second Amendment Representative is seeking the position of Speaker pro tem.
I urge you to support Rep. Bert Jones in his effort to win election to this important leadership position.
Sincerely,
Tom Tillis was re-elected to his leadership post unanimously on Saturday.
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