Locals weigh in on gun control debate

  • By Nathan Hardin
    nhardin@salisburypost.com
  • Thursday, January 17th, 2013
    U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson speaks to members of the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday during his first visit as a congressman. Hudson was elected in the fall to represent North Carolina's 8th district. Photo by Karissa Minn, Salisbury Post.

    U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson speaks to members of the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday during his first visit as a congressman. Hudson was elected in the fall to represent North Carolina's 8th district. Photo by Karissa Minn, Salisbury Post.

    President Barack Obama announced new measures Wednesday on a broad effort to reduce gun violence that include proposed bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. This television on the the wall at Cerberus Firearms in Salisbury where 5 AR-15 rifles, a home defense shotgun and two SKS rifles are still available for sale. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    President Barack Obama announced new measures Wednesday on a broad effort to reduce gun violence that include proposed bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. This television on the the wall at Cerberus Firearms in Salisbury where 5 AR-15 rifles, a home defense shotgun and two SKS rifles are still available for sale. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    President Barack Obama announced new measures Wednesday on a broad effort to reduce gun violence that include proposed bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. This television on the the wall at Cerberus Firearms in Salisbury where 5 AR-15 rifles are still available for sale. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    President Barack Obama announced new measures Wednesday on a broad effort to reduce gun violence that include proposed bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. This television on the the wall at Cerberus Firearms in Salisbury where 5 AR-15 rifles are still available for sale. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Mel Watt

    Mel Watt

    Kevin Auten

    Kevin Auten

    In his office at the Rowan County Justice Center, Rowan County District Attorney Bill Kenerly is retiring his post at DA after serving 20 years. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    In his office at the Rowan County Justice Center, Rowan County District Attorney Bill Kenerly is retiring his post at DA after serving 20 years. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.