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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A controversial gun bill is advancing in North Carolina — one that would eliminate the need for a permit to carry a concealed weapon. Right now, state law allows open carry without ...

The North Carolina Legislative Building in downtown Raleigh. House and Senate Republicans are sponsoring bills changing concealed carry handgun permit laws in the 2025 session. Dawn Baumgartner ...

The North Carolina House voted 59-48 to pass a bill authorizing constitutional carry this week. Senate Bill 50, which notably regards a person's right to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A North Carolina bill that allows almost anyone over the age of 18 to carry a concealed handgun without a permit is one step closer to becoming law. Right now, those who want ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It was a busy day for the Moms and Students Demand Action group as they spoke against two bills working their way through the House and the Senate in North Carolina. If passed, ...

Two North Carolina bills would allow trained teachers, volunteers and even visitors to carry a gun at your child's school. Each bill requires gun holders to have written permission from school leaders ...

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 ...

North Carolina gun owners who want concealed carry handgun permits could soon have to apply only once in their lives, if a bill in the state legislature becomes law. The current law requires concealed ...