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North Carolina Gun Laws
(Updated: December 3, 2024)
Overview Of North Carolina Concealed Carry Laws
Issuing Status:
Shall Issue
Inform Law Enforcement:
Yes
Honors Other States Permits:
Yes
Issues Non Resident Permits:
No
Prohibited Locations:
Public/ private schools/ colleges/ universities
Educational exception: unless weapon remains in a closed compartment with the vehicle locked: NC General Statutes ยง14-269.2
School-sponsored activities
State office buildings
Law enforcement buildings
Correctional facilities
Picket lines/ demonstrations at state-owned buildings
Game lands: Buckhorn, Harris, Sutton Lake, Mayo, Hyco, Lee, Chatham, Pee Dee, Butner-Falls, Jordan, Vance, Kerr-Scott, Dupont, Bladen Lakes, Wayne Bailey-Caswell
TVA lands (except during hunting)
*No Guns*
Signs Force Of Law:
Yes
Store In Vehicle:
Yes
Allowed In State Parks:
Yes
Allowed In National Parks:
Yes
Allowed In Game Management Units:
Allowed In Wildlife Management Areas:
Allowed At Road Rest Areas:
Yes
Allowed In Restaurants Where Alcohol Served:
Yes
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Nebraska
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New Hampshire
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New Mexico
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Nevada
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Pennsylvania
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Virginia
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Vermont
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Washington
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Wisconsin
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West Virginia
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Wyoming
Open Carry Allowed:
Yes (but *always* contact local LEA for each jurisdiction you plan on entering, especially if non-resident!)
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