NC. Gotta take a CCW class with written test and pass with 75% and take a shooting test with at least ten rounds at each of: 3, 5, and 7 yards and pass with at least a 70%. And then you can apply for your permit, and that will take a few weeks up to 90 days max.
In order to acquire a concealed handgun permit, an individual must apply to the Sheriff's Office in the county in which they reside. Applications are completed online at ucso.permitium/ccw.
It typically takes two weeks for the Sheriff's Office to receive the new permit from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
A: There is no NC state law that requires you to register your firearms, or notify any public official. One county in NC requires its residents to register handguns – Durham County. This power was granted to Durham County by the State Legislature. No other counties or localities are permitted to require registration.
Some states allow an applicant to complete an application online, while others require an in-person visit to the office of the respective issuing authority. There are even states that require the applicant provide a list of non-related character references.
An applicant must: Be at least 21 years old; Have completed an approved firearms training class (there are exemptions for law enforcement); Be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident alien; Be a resident of North Carolina for 30 days preceding the filing of the application;
How long does it usually take for my concealed handgun permit to be issued? Forty-five to 90 days after all of the required paperwork is received by the Sheriff's Office. A representative from the Sheriff's Office will contact you when the concealed handgun permit is ready for pick up.
Am I allowed to open carry? Open carry is legal in North Carolina without a permit, if you can legally own a firearm. You must be at least 18 years old with no felony convictions. The state places no limits on weapon caliber size or magazine capacity.