Open Carry Laws for North Carolina
Open carrying in North Carolina is legally accepted, but there are some places that restrict carrying of firearms. Those who open carry shall stay away from the off-limits areas as listed in the “Carry Permit Limitations” section. For more information about carrying in a vehicle, check the “Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without […]
Carry Law Preemptions for North Carolina
§ 14-409.40. Statewide Uniformity of Local Regulation. It is a declaration from the General Assembly that the design, manufacture, sale and distribution of firearms and ammunition to the people are not harmful activities. Rather, it is the unlawful use that may cause injuries and harm. Counties and municipalities are not allowed to establish ordinances to […]
North Carolina Laws for Use of Deadly Force
§ 14-51.2. Home, Workplace, and Motor Vehicle Protection; Presumption of Fear of Death or Serious Bodily Harm. § 14-51.3. Use of Force in Defense of Person; Relief from Criminal or Civil Liability. § 14-51.4. Justification for Defensive Force Not Available
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
To know more about the laws concerning the use and possession of knives, click on this link.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
Restaurant carrying is allowed in the state of North Carolina. “Restaurant carrying” means carrying a firearm in a restaurant that serves alcohol. This may or may not mean that the carrier is allowed to sit at the bar area of the restaurant. Nationalcarryacademy.com recommends you not to sit on the bar area because in some […]
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
Stun Guns and Electric Weapons § 14-269. Carrying Concealed Weapons. Carrying of concealed weapons including stun guns, bowie knife, razor, knuckles made of metals, loaded cane, slung shot, dagger, dirk and other deadly weapons is illegal except when an individual is in his own property. Note: The law states that concealed carrying is not allowed. […]
North Carolina LEOSA Information
• 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 […]
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of North Carolina AG
U.S. District Court on the Suspension of Possession of Firearms During State of Emergency
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
Carrying of firearms is not allowed in Charles-Douglas International Airport, but storage of firearms in vehicles is allowed. There is no set time period for the validity of training in North Carolina. The time period to establish an individual’s residency is 30 days. The minimum age for acquiring a carry permit/license is 21 years old. […]
Supplemental Information
The law of North Carolina does not have a definition for a loaded firearm. Without a definition, we should assume that an unloaded firearm should have no cartridge on the firing chamber or no magazine attached to the firearm. State of Emergency§ 166A-19.30. Additional Powers of the Governor During State of Emergency. During a state […]