03/29/2023
In accordance with NC Senate Bill 41, effective immediately you are no longer required to obtain a pistol purchase permit in order to buy a handgun. If you are currently in the process of obtaining a purchase permit, there is no need to complete the application process. Individuals may now go directly to firearm dealers and retail establishments.
The bill does 3 things:
1. Creates an exemption for concealed carry holders to carry on church grounds that also have an auxiliary School (some restrictions apply)
2. Repeals the state requirement to acquire a pistol purchase permit before purchasing a handgun
3. Establishes a 2-year program for firearm safety and storage initiatives
Read the full bill here
https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/S41
The concealed carry permit requirements and procedures remain the same.