National Carry AcademyNorth Carolina LEOSA Information
January 11, 2016
• North Carolina Laws on LEOSA Certification
• North Carolina & LEOSA Prohibited Areas
Law enforcement officers who are out-of-state are allowed to carry concealed firearms on certain areas within North Carolina, provided that the criteria set by the federal law is met. The officers should be employees of governmental agencies and are permitted by their agencies to carry firearms. They should not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and should not be prohibited by the federal law to carry handguns. When carrying, a photo identification as an officer must always be in possession. Places that do not allow possession of firearms, either private or public, apply to out-of-state officers as well.
Retired qualified officers are also allowed to carry their concealed handguns within the state of North Carolina, provided that they meet the certain criteria. They should be in good standing upon retirement from the agency as law enforcement officers and they should also have statutory powers of arrest. They should not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and should not be prohibited by the federal law to carry handguns. Places that do not allow possession of firearms, either private or public, apply to retired law enforcement officers as well. Retired qualified officers shall obtain a certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission by submitting the application forms to the Commission along with the proof of completion of training course conducted by a certified firearm instructor. A copy of the photo identification as a retired officer must be submitted as well.
North Carolina LEOSA Information
January 11, 2016
• North Carolina Laws on LEOSA Certification
• North Carolina & LEOSA Prohibited Areas
Law enforcement officers who are out-of-state are allowed to carry concealed firearms on certain areas within North Carolina, provided that the criteria set by the federal law is met. The officers should be employees of governmental agencies and are permitted by their agencies to carry firearms. They should not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and should not be prohibited by the federal law to carry handguns. When carrying, a photo identification as an officer must always be in possession. Places that do not allow possession of firearms, either private or public, apply to out-of-state officers as well.
Retired qualified officers are also allowed to carry their concealed handguns within the state of North Carolina, provided that they meet the certain criteria. They should be in good standing upon retirement from the agency as law enforcement officers and they should also have statutory powers of arrest. They should not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and should not be prohibited by the federal law to carry handguns. Places that do not allow possession of firearms, either private or public, apply to retired law enforcement officers as well. Retired qualified officers shall obtain a certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission by submitting the application forms to the Commission along with the proof of completion of training course conducted by a certified firearm instructor. A copy of the photo identification as a retired officer must be submitted as well.