The North Carolina Felony Firearms Act makes it illegal for a convicted felon to purchase, own or possess any firearm. AP file photo Having a criminal record can make it harder to obtain a permit to ...

North Carolina law allows people to carry a handgun without a permit — but there are some caveats. And a new, controversial bill could change the rules for concealed carry of guns, where individuals ...

North Carolina Senate Republicans introduced a bill Tuesday that would loosen some restrictions on firearms, including a ...

Legislation that would allow people to carry a concealed handgun in North Carolina without a permit is moving forward quickly. A proposal by Senate Republicans cleared two committees and could receive ...

North Carolina residents can legally carry a gun without a permit in most places, but there are laws they must abide by. Getty Images North Carolina residents can legally carry a gun without a permit ...

CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Standing behind a display case inside his business, Tar River Arms owner Kurt Lieberman shared that he often hears the same questions from customers. "It's almost every day. I get ...

North Carolina law now allows private schools to give teachers, employees and volunteers permission to carry concealed ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A bill to let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit cleared the North Carolina legislature on Wednesday; however, the path to joining the majority of U.S. states ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. People who are at least 18 years old can carry a handgun openly in NC without a permit. Concealed carry requires a permit, training ...

Having a criminal record can make it harder to obtain a permit to own a gun in North Carolina. Recently, The Charlotte Observer published a story on the rules for carrying a firearm in the state, and ...

People who are at least 18 years old can carry a handgun openly in NC without a permit. Concealed carry requires a permit, training and background check under current law. "Freedom to Carry NC" seeks ...