From: NC Firearm Laws & Permits - NC Sheriffs' Association Note: In NC you can carry the firearm loaded and in your vehicle without any type of permit/license as long as it is visible. The law says you can't conceal it. So keep it in the open and you are legal.
If you have a concealed permit that is going to expire call the Gun Permits Office at 910-677-5469 so that an employee can walk you through the process of renewal. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Special Services Office performs an assortment of services daily.
Concealed carry of handguns only is legal with a license/permit in North Carolina. As a “shall issue” state, the local sheriff's office is required to issue concealed handgun permits to applicants who meet the basic state law requirements, which include: Be at least 21 years old.
If more than 60 days has passed since your permit expired, you must retake the concealed handgun training course, apply as a new applicant and submit the new training certificate with the application.
Concealed Handgun Permit Requirements: must meet ALL requirements be a citizen or a naturalized citizen; be twenty-one (21) years of age; have attained at least one month's residency (30 days) in Dare County; not suffer from any mental or physical infirmity which would prevent safe handgun handling and operation.
Renewal of Carry Concealed Handgun Permits: Applicants must fill out an on-line renewal application. Acceptance of the renewal packet will be conducted by appointment only. Appointments are available only to applicants who expire within the next 60 days.
Renewal of Carry Concealed Handgun Permits: Applicants must fill out an on-line renewal application. Acceptance of the renewal packet will be conducted by appointment only. Appointments are available only to applicants who expire within the next 60 days.
Senate Bill 50, named "Freedom to Carry NC," is sponsored by several Republican Senators. The bill aims to allow individuals to carry a concealed handgun without a permit while maintaining the option to obtain a concealed handgun permit for reciprocity purposes or other reasons.