North Carolina Gun Laws

Gun Laws in North Carolina

In North Carolina, there is a concealed handgun law. According to CHL, one can obtain a permit to carry concealed handgun. From Dec 1st, 1995, this law exists in North Carolina. Validation period for this permit is five years from the date of issue.

North Carolina gun laws about Child Access Prevention, Juvenile Possession of Handguns Law, Juvenile Sale/Transfer of Handguns Law one must know and information these gun and the gun control laws is provided here.

• Child Access Prevention Law: Allowed in North Carolina.

  Child Access Prevention (CAP) Law: According to this law, in North Carolina only adults are allowed to use a gun locking device or store guns in a place that is not readily accessible to minors.

• Juvenile Possession Law: Not allowed in North Carolina.

  Juvenile Possession Law (JPL): According to this law, in North Carolina juveniles (those under 18 years) are not allowed for possession of handguns. Some states in North Carolina, allowed/grant exceptions for guns used for hunting and target purposes.

• Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law: Allowed in North Carolina.

  Juvenile Sale or Transfer Law (JSL): According to this law, in North Carolina, minors are not allowed to use a specified guns or sale or transfer of gun is restricted to minors.

North Carolina Requirements For Handguns, Rifles and Shotguns

	Rifles/Shotguns	Handguns
Purchase Permission	No	Yes
Firearms Registration	No	No*
Owners Licensing	No	No
Permission to Carry	No	Yes*

*Police record made of handgun acquisitions.