Wilkesboro Walmart evacuated because of a man with a gun

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From what I was told, a man took a long gun from Dunham’s and walked down to Walmart in Wilkesboro. The crazies are out in force.

https://www.wxii12.com/article/heav...mart-in-wilkesboro-person-in-custody/28667460

WILKESBORO, N.C. —

Officers are still on scene of the Walmart in Wilkesboro after a call came in to 911 dispatch of a man with a gun in the area. The store is located on US 421.

Wilkesboro Police Captain Jason Delbert says a call came into 911 dispatch at about 7:55 p.m. for a report of a man with a gun being in the area of the Walmart. The Walmart was evacuated and a man matching the description the caller provided was detained by officers. No one was injured and no shots were fired.
 
It's Wilkes. They've always been there.

I have seen some absolute crazy nonsense in area hospitals, but the emergency room up there takes the cake.

Trust me, you aren’t telling me anything I don’t know. I have seen some crazy, crazy goings-on there.
 
I just got back from the Wally in Lancaster, SC.
It looks like they have metal detectors with gates now.
 
Crap like this is going to cause open carrying to be outlawed ... not that I do.
 
I just got back from the Wally in Lancaster, SC.
It looks like they have metal detectors with gates now.
You saw metal detectors?

One near me installed the gates awhile back, but has nothing except the security tag detectors at the door.
 
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If people keep acting stupid you'll start to see gunbuster signs at Wal Mart... If it isn't already in the works.
 
You saw metal detectors?

One near me installed the gates awhile back, but has nothing except the security tag detectors at the door.
I don't know what they are.
First time I've been there in a month.
Chromed 8" round post with auto gates to let you in.
 
Not in NC. They might try but we have a lot of case law and history on our side.


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You are correct there is history and case law BUT there is actually no NCGS statute defining any law regarding open carry ... only case law has been used in the courts. To that if the NC Legislature were to continue to shift left far enough (lately they have been doing so ever so slightly each election) they could enact new statutes that could legislate it away. It would likely be challenged but the NC Courts have shifted left and continue to do so the same as the NC Legislature so if a movement does start it would be more and more a possibility. Remember we had a supermajority in the NC Legislature and could not get even rid of Pistol Purchase Permits. Those idiots were pressured by the Sheriff’s Ass and a few liberals but wouldn’t cut that Jim Crow law so with just a little left shift anything gun control is possible.
 
I don't know what they are.
First time I've been there in a month.
Chromed 8" round post with auto gates to let you in.

It sounds like it just a post to act as a barrier so people couldnt drive a car into the building. Most WM have these near the entrances.

But that doesnt sound as cool as them installing metal detectors at the entrances because, jesus, how many people would set that thing off. Canes, metal in their body (surgery and piercings), knives, guns, hoverround carts, keys, SHOPPING CARTS etc
 
I would go to the local 24 hour Walmart on a Sunday morning around 0500 to buy groceries. Quite peaceful, just the folks putting up stuff and one cashier. The only time to shop except gun cabinets and ammo are locked up until 0800. After 0800 all bets are off.
 
You are correct there is history and case law BUT there is actually no NCGS statute defining any law regarding open carry ... only case law has been used in the courts. To that if the NC Legislature were to continue to shift left far enough (lately they have been doing so ever so slightly each election) they could enact new statutes that could legislate it away. It would likely be challenged but the NC Courts have shifted left and continue to do so the same as the NC Legislature so if a movement does start it would be more and more a possibility. Remember we had a supermajority in the NC Legislature and could not get even rid of Pistol Purchase Permits. Those idiots were pressured by the Sheriff’s Ass and a few liberals but wouldn’t cut that Jim Crow law so with just a little left shift anything gun control is possible.

But remember, case law is established by striking down unconstitutional laws and/or convictions from those laws. That's how their authority is established. So part of the reason we have no legislation on it is that they have been ruled unconstitutional and struck down. Not saying it can't happen. But the outcome is pretty well established.
 
But remember, case law is established by striking down unconstitutional laws and/or convictions from those laws. That's how their authority is established. So part of the reason we have no legislation on it is that they have been ruled unconstitutional and struck down. Not saying it can't happen. But the outcome is pretty well established.
Case law is kinda funny ... and the real base case for open carry is Kerner which almost 100 years old with an individual county open carry ban. The local ordinance was against NC statutes which allow certain limits but the open carry was not allowable. The NC Courts have upheld it but all it takes is a new NC statute or even change in the old one applicable to the state as a whole and it would be on the books. It could be challenged in the NC Courts but today’s court position is far more liberal than in the days of Kerner 100 ago ... hell even more liberal than 20 or 30 years ago ... and with the way things go today I wouldn’t count on the NC Supreme Court to be friendly and forget it even making it to the US Supreme Court.

Side note ... the liberal side is screaming for the repeal of The Castle Doctrine along with other strides we had over the past few decades ... any gun laws passed or even those good ones we’ve enjoyed (mainly the CHP) might not be on the liberals lips but I guarantee you there are those who have it in the back of their mind to attack one by one. Acts like the WalMart idiot just give them a stepping stone to the first and once that doe they’ll look for the next and so on.
 
Update:
The guy that stole the BB/pellet rifle had tried to commit suicide before. He locked himself in his closet and barricaded his doors after setting his home on fire.
 
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