House Bill 189 would get rid of the background check, legal training and firearms proficiency test that North Carolina currently requires to carry a concealed weapon. Instead it would open up ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- House lawmakers in the Judiciary 2 committee debated House Bill 189, otherwise known as the NC Constitutional Carry Act on Tuesday morning. The proposed bill looks to allow ...

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 ...

Concealed carry permits allow individuals to carry a hidden firearm for self-defense, and acquiring one requires proper training and knowledge. The journey to responsible concealed carry begins with ...

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 ...

Standing behind a display case inside his business, Tar River Arms owner Kurt Lieberman shared that he often hears the same ...