National Carry AcademyCarry Permit Limitations
January 11, 2016
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. Establishments used by the State officers
d. Correctional facilities
e. Law enforcement facilities
f. Places where public events are held
g. Places controlled by the state
h. Private properties where “No Firearms” signs are posted
G.S. 14-269.2. This section shall not be applicable to a person who is carrying a firearm in a public or private school of any level, or a university under the following conditions:
a. The firearm is kept on a locked container or compartment in a vehicle and is not directly accessible for the owner
b. The person possessing the firearm stays inside the locked vehicle and unlocks it only to allow another person to enter or exit.
c. The person possessing the firearm stays inside the locked vehicle and only moves the firearm to transfer from his possession to a locked container or compartment or vice versa.
Note: North Carolina’s Attorney General states that private educational institutions may prohibit possession of firearms in vehicles in their parking lots. Check it here. For more information on restricted places, check the “Carry Permit Limitations” section below.
§ 106-503.2. Regulation of firearms at State Fair.
The Commissioner of Agriculture has the right to prohibit possession of firearms in State Fairgrounds when the State Fair is being held. This section of the law is not applicable to the following:
a. Individuals exempted under G.S. 14-269.2
b. A person who possesses a concealed carry permit or who is exempted from obtaining a permit and has a firearm in a closed container or compartment in a locked vehicle. Such vehicle may be unlocked only to allow entrance or exit of another person.
§ 14-415.23. Statewide Uniformity.
The General Assembly prescribes a uniform system for carrying concealed firearms within the state. Because of this, the state does not allow the political subdivisions, boards, agencies, county, city, municipality, municipal corporation, towns, villages and any department to pass ordinances or regulations prohibiting the legal possession of firearms. A local government’s unit may be able to adopt an ordinance to allow posting of “No Firearm” signs on government buildings and recreational facilities.
Nevertheless, concealed carry permit holders may still carry their firearms in their locked vehicles provided that the firearms are in the trunk or locked compartment.
Under this section, “recreational facilities” refer to the following:
a. Sports field, including restrooms and other facilities, during athletic events
b. Swimming pools and other facilities used for storing personal things and for changing clothes
c. Gymnasium used for athletic events
Recreational facilities do not include walkways used as bike paths but are not specifically designed for such purpose and open fields for sports events that are not pursuant to this section.
§ 14-415.27. Expanded Permit Scope Certain Persons.
The following persons who possess concealed carry permits shall be exempted from the prohibitions listed on G.S. 14-415.11(c) and are allowed to carry concealed firearms in the areas mentioned in G.S. 14- 415.11(c):
a. District attorney
b. Assistant district attorney
c. Investigator hired by the district attorney’s office
d. North Carolina court judge
e. Magistrates
f. An individual who serves as a clerk of court
g. An individual who serves as a register of deeds
Carrying of firearms on Game Lands
Individuals are lawfully allowed to carry their firearms either openly or concealed on state-owned game lands provided that they have valid carry permits. A firearm should not be carried for hunting unless the firearm is authorized to be used for the season.
Concealed carrying is prohibited to the following game lands:
a. Buckhorn
b. Sutton Lake
c. Harris
d. Mayo
e. Lee
f. Hyco
g. Chatham
h. Pee Dee
i. Butner-Falls
j. Jordan
k. Vance
l. Kerr Scott
m. Bladen Lakes
n. Dupont
o. Wayne Bailey-Caswell
Possession of Firearms on Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA properties strictly prohibits the possession of firearms and other dangerous weapons, but during hunting seasons, carrying is allowed as long as the firearm is unloaded and secured in a container.
Note: Campgrounds, Day Use Areas and other recreational TVA lands are considered off-limits. Carrying is allowed on Boat Ramps, Boat Ramp Parking Areas, Underdeveloped Shorelines and Associated Roads.
Carry Permit Limitations
January 11, 2016
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. Establishments used by the State officers
d. Correctional facilities
e. Law enforcement facilities
f. Places where public events are held
g. Places controlled by the state
h. Private properties where “No Firearms” signs are posted
G.S. 14-269.2. This section shall not be applicable to a person who is carrying a firearm in a public or private school of any level, or a university under the following conditions:
a. The firearm is kept on a locked container or compartment in a vehicle and is not directly accessible for the owner
b. The person possessing the firearm stays inside the locked vehicle and unlocks it only to allow another person to enter or exit.
c. The person possessing the firearm stays inside the locked vehicle and only moves the firearm to transfer from his possession to a locked container or compartment or vice versa.
Note: North Carolina’s Attorney General states that private educational institutions may prohibit possession of firearms in vehicles in their parking lots. Check it here. For more information on restricted places, check the “Carry Permit Limitations” section below.
§ 106-503.2. Regulation of firearms at State Fair.
The Commissioner of Agriculture has the right to prohibit possession of firearms in State Fairgrounds when the State Fair is being held. This section of the law is not applicable to the following:
a. Individuals exempted under G.S. 14-269.2
b. A person who possesses a concealed carry permit or who is exempted from obtaining a permit and has a firearm in a closed container or compartment in a locked vehicle. Such vehicle may be unlocked only to allow entrance or exit of another person.
§ 14-415.23. Statewide Uniformity.
The General Assembly prescribes a uniform system for carrying concealed firearms within the state. Because of this, the state does not allow the political subdivisions, boards, agencies, county, city, municipality, municipal corporation, towns, villages and any department to pass ordinances or regulations prohibiting the legal possession of firearms. A local government’s unit may be able to adopt an ordinance to allow posting of “No Firearm” signs on government buildings and recreational facilities.
Nevertheless, concealed carry permit holders may still carry their firearms in their locked vehicles provided that the firearms are in the trunk or locked compartment.
Under this section, “recreational facilities” refer to the following:
a. Sports field, including restrooms and other facilities, during athletic events
b. Swimming pools and other facilities used for storing personal things and for changing clothes
c. Gymnasium used for athletic events
Recreational facilities do not include walkways used as bike paths but are not specifically designed for such purpose and open fields for sports events that are not pursuant to this section.
§ 14-415.27. Expanded Permit Scope Certain Persons.
The following persons who possess concealed carry permits shall be exempted from the prohibitions listed on G.S. 14-415.11(c) and are allowed to carry concealed firearms in the areas mentioned in G.S. 14- 415.11(c):
a. District attorney
b. Assistant district attorney
c. Investigator hired by the district attorney’s office
d. North Carolina court judge
e. Magistrates
f. An individual who serves as a clerk of court
g. An individual who serves as a register of deeds
Carrying of firearms on Game Lands
Individuals are lawfully allowed to carry their firearms either openly or concealed on state-owned game lands provided that they have valid carry permits. A firearm should not be carried for hunting unless the firearm is authorized to be used for the season.
Concealed carrying is prohibited to the following game lands:
a. Buckhorn
b. Sutton Lake
c. Harris
d. Mayo
e. Lee
f. Hyco
g. Chatham
h. Pee Dee
i. Butner-Falls
j. Jordan
k. Vance
l. Kerr Scott
m. Bladen Lakes
n. Dupont
o. Wayne Bailey-Caswell
Possession of Firearms on Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA properties strictly prohibits the possession of firearms and other dangerous weapons, but during hunting seasons, carrying is allowed as long as the firearm is unloaded and secured in a container.
Note: Campgrounds, Day Use Areas and other recreational TVA lands are considered off-limits. Carrying is allowed on Boat Ramps, Boat Ramp Parking Areas, Underdeveloped Shorelines and Associated Roads.