COMPETENT TO CARRY
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Concealed Carry FAQ

• 1. Who qualifies for a North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Permit?

• Ans: You must:

• Be a U.S citizen or resident alien

• Be at least 21 years old

• Be a resident of any NC county for at least 30 days

• Have a clean criminal record

• Successfully complete a state approved training course

• Have no physical or mental infirmity that would keep you from owning a firearm

2. What would disqualify me from obtaining a North Carolina Concealed Carry permit?
Ans: There is a list of offenses which would disqualify you from obtaining a North Carolina Concealed Carry handgun permit under state law.

3. Where do I go to apply for a North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun permit?

Ans: Your local county Sheriff's Department

4. Where is there a definitive reference to North Carolina firearms laws?

Ans: Click here (You will probably find p. 42 particularly helpful)

Where does North Carolina prohibit concealed carry of a handgun?

The state has published a chart to answer that question.

Do I have to already own a firearm to take the class?

No. You may use one of our firearms for the shooting exercise.