Posted on 01/20/2011 8:33:44 PM PST by Gondring
Lillington, N.C. — In the wake of a mass shooting that critically injured one of her fellow lawmakers, Republican 2nd District Congresswoman Renee Ellmers said Thursday that she plans to carry a gun when making public appearances.
"We have to protect ourselves. We know that. That is something we have always been cognizant of,” Ellmers said. "There have been times in the past I have carried my weapon, and I will probably continue to do so. Some days I might have it. Some days I might not."
The longtime nurse and Dunn resident obtained a concealed-carry permit in February after passing a state-certified firearms training course and a background check.
She said the Jan. 8 shooting in Tucson, Ariz., in which six people were killed and Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head, steeled her resolve to be armed.
“I feel safe with it, and I think we should all be able to defend ourselves as we need to,” Ellmers said.
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[Harnett County Sheriff Larry Rollins] said Ellmers has a constitutional right to carry a gun, and he said he thinks it's good for her to be armed at times.
"Sometimes, it may not make any difference, but it has a potential to make a difference, I think, always," he said.
Democratic 11th District Congressman Heath Shuler also has said that he plans to carry a gun while in public. Republican 9th District Congresswoman Sue Myrick told The Charlotte Observer that she's a good shot and likely would carry a gun when she felt the need to do so.
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I rarely recommend a click-through, but this story doesn't do the video justice. I recommend watching the video.
Gotta love feisty nurses! And sheriffs who know the Constitution, unlike the bozo in Arizona.
Remember, this is the woman whose voters booted out Bob "Who're you?" Etheridge.
Just think of the previous occupant of this seat had carried a gun he’d shot that poor boy instead of choking him. We need “choke control” laws.
Sweet. Someone who can be backup to security....
It wasn’t all THAT long ago (see the movie Untouchables with Kevin Costner) that whoever wanted to carry guns did so, and everywhere — even into county courtrooms — see the movie Untouchables with Kevin Costner. How far we have fallen!!!
Really appreciate Ms. Ellmers. Hope she keeps carrying while she is around the Rats and Rhinos also...they have become a greater danger than any citizen.
BTTT
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