Quick Question-North Carolina

Fanatic234

I have a question about purchasing a rifle or shotgun in NORTH CAROLINA...... would i need a permit for this?... i am asking because i heard that in NC u need a permit for handguns... but not for rifles,shotguns,long guns


thanks [:)]

oldfriends

According to NORTH CAROLINA FIREARMS LAWS published by NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT LIAISON SECTION
REVISED AUGUST 2003

http://www.ncdoj.com/DocumentStreamerClient?directory=Publications/&file=NORTHCAROLINA0FIREARMSLAWS.pdf

"The Brady law recognizes certain alternatives to the NICS checks. Since North
Carolina handgun purchase permits qualify as an alternative to a NICS check, a firearms
dealer may conclude a sale of a handgun or long gun without a NICS check, if the
purchaser delivers a valid pistol purchase permit to the dealer.
NOTE: North Carolina law allows for the purchase of a single handgun with a single
valid purchase permit. Multiple long guns may be purchased with a single pistol purchase
permit, however they must be purchased in a single transaction."

The bottom line is that a permit is not required for 'long guns' if the NICS is conducted. If you have have a valid NC pistol purchase permit from your local Sheriff and you present the permit at time of purchase, no NICS is required. (It is done before you are issued the pistol purchase permit.)

oldfriends

Found another reference for you.

http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/StateLaws.aspx?ST=NC

Fanatic234

thanks u been helpful

Fanatic234

No state permit is required to purchase a rifle or shotgun.

^^^^

what the hell????

DieHard4

I live in NC, and you need a permit or CCW for handguns. Rifles and shotguns only need a copy of your license. Must be 18 for rifles and shotguns, 21 for handguns.