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Reciprocity Guidelines for North Carolina
North Carolina is a Shall Issue state that recognizes carry permits/licenses from all other states. § 14-415.24. Reciprocity; out-of-state handgun permits. A valid carry permit issued by another state is recognized in North Carolina. This became effective on December 1, 2011.
Applying for a Permit in North Carolina
Application shall be made to the office of the county’s sheriff of which the individual is residing. The applicant is required to have the following: a. A completed application form provided by the sheriff b. A permit fee which costs $80.00 c. Two sets of fingerprints taken in the sheriff’s office d. Service fee of […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
The state of North Carolina does not issue carry permits/licenses to non-residents, but members of the military force who are on active duty may apply. Consult your Commanding Officer and the sheriff of your county. The commanding officer may give an endorsement letter for a member and it may serve as a background check and […]
Carry Permit Limitations
The following are considered off-limits for individuals who are carrying firearms: a. All school levels, private or public (including universities) and all the properties and facilities utilized by the school. b. The Executive Mansion, State Capitol Building and the Western Residence of the Governor and the establishments used by the General Court of Justice. c. […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
The “No Firearm” posts in North Carolina have the force of the law. § 14-415.11. Permit to Carry Concealed Handgun; Scope of Permit. A concealed carry permit does not allow a person to carry a firearm on private properties where there are “No Firearm” signs posted. § 14-415.21. Violations of This Article Punishable as an […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
Individuals who are carrying their firearms within North Carolina must inform police officer on contact immediately. § 14-415.21. Violations of this Article punishable as an infraction. Any individual who possesses a valid carry permit and is carrying a concealed firearm without the permit in his person or who fails to inform a police officer on […]
Personal Vehicle Storage Limitations
§ 14-269. Carrying Concealed Weapons. Employees of correctional facilities and detention facilities are allowed to carry their firearms in their vehicles in parking lots of their employers during their duties as long as the firearms are kept in locked compartment or containers and the vehicles are locked as well. § 14-269.4. Weapons on Certain State […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying of firearms in state parks, national parks, state owned hunting and fishing reservation and road side rest areas within the state of North Carolina is legal.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a North Carolina Permit
Individuals who are transporting their firearms within North Carolina should make sure that they pay attention to the accessibility of the weapon while inside the vehicle. The firearm should not be readily accessible for the passengers of the vehicle. There is no specific law that is concerned about the transportation of firearms in vehicles, so […]