In North Carolina, a concealed handgun permit is required to carry a concealed handgun. The process for obtaining the concealed handgun permit can look daunting at first, but it’s straight forward:

Step 1: Make Sure You are Eligible:

The first step in the process for obtaining your NC concealed handgun permit is to make sure that you are eligible for obtaining a permit. The NC State Legislature has outlined a specific set of guidelines for who is and who is not eligible for obtaining a permit in NCGS 14-415.12. We’ve put together a basic summary of the requirements below:

(1)        The applicant is a citizen of the United States and has been a resident of the State 30 days or longer immediately preceding the filing of the application.

(2)        The applicant is 21 years of age or older.

(3)        The applicant does not suffer from a physical or mental infirmity that prevents the safe handling of a handgun.

(4)        The applicant has successfully completed an approved firearms safety and training course which involves the actual firing of handguns and instruction in the laws of this State governing the carrying of a concealed handgun and the use of deadly force. 

There is also a specific set of circumstances in the law which requires a Sheriff to deny a permit to an applicant. Again, we’ve summarized the dis-qualifiers below:

(1)        Is ineligible to own, possess, or receive a firearm under the provisions of State or federal law.

(2)        Is under indictment or against whom a finding of probable cause exists for a felony.

(3)        Has been adjudicated guilty in any court of a felony (except for a couple of specific felonies outlined in the law)

(4)        Is a fugitive from justice.

(5)        Is an unlawful user of, or addicted to marijuana, alcohol, or any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance

(6)        Is currently, or has been previously adjudicated by a court or administratively determined by a governmental agency whose decisions are subject to judicial review to be, lacking mental capacity or mentally ill.

(7)        Is or has been discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States under conditions other than honorable.

(8)        Is or has been adjudicated guilty of or received a prayer for judgment continued or suspended sentence for several specific crimes outlined in the law.

(9)        Has had entry of a prayer for judgment continued for a criminal offense which would disqualify the person from obtaining a concealed handgun permit.

(10)      Is free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a crime which would disqualify him from obtaining a concealed handgun permit.

(11)      Has been convicted of an impaired driving offense under a specific set of laws within the previous 3 years.

Class Curriculum : NC Concealed Carry Handgun (DOJ)~Modified NRA Basic Pistol 

Duration: State requirement 8 hours

Hours on range: 1 or till qualified