North Carolina

[Zero_G]

Searching the site, I don't see too much info on North Carolina. I've got a business trip later in the summer and am probably going to go armed. I've looked at the usual sites, and it looks like all is well. My question is: is there anything analogous to the Texas 30.06 signs? Or are 'ghostbuster' signs sufficient there?
My only hesitation in taking a gun is the hotel situation. I'm not going to call ahead and ask about their gun policy, but I'd hate to get there and find my hotel is marked 'no guns'. I'd rather not leave it in the trunk of the rental car at night when I'd be likely to need it most.

[Keith B]

Here is a link to the N.C. DOJ site http://www.ncdoj.com/law_enforcement/cle_handguns.jsp, the complete handgun law http://www.jus.state.nc.us/NCJA/ncfirearmslaws.pdf, and info on reciprocity http://www.ncdoj.com/law_enforcement/cl ... rocity.jsp. Read the page, it is good info!

One thing weird to note on North Carolina is if you are charged an admission fee to get in (movie theater, concert, rodeo, etc.) you can't carry (part of the assemblies section.) They are really a lot more strict (NO alcohol period, not carry in a place that sells alcohol (not just 51%), etc. Texas is much more open.

Here are some others listed on the reciprocity page of the DOJ:

In North Carolina, concealed handguns may not be carried:

In law enforcement or correctional facilities such as a prison;
In financial institutions such as a bank;
In any space occupied by state or federal employees, including state and federal courthouses;
In schools or on school grounds;
In areas of assemblies, parades, funerals or demonstrations;
In any place where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed (such as some restaurants);
In any area where concealed handguns are prohibited by federal law;
In any place of business that has posted a sign banning concealed weapons on its premises;
By any person while consuming alcohol or while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substances (unless obtained legally and taken as directed by a physician).

Enjoy your restricted trip!!

[cbr600]

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[pistolchamp]

Most hotels will provide a safe for valuables at no charge.

If so, please put your handgun there instead of leaving it in any vehicle. Easier to get for you and much harder to get for the bad guys.

[NAVY CHIEF]

Does anyone know anyone who knows whether NC works with military concerning the flexibility of the requirements for getting a CHL there? I tried a couple of other sites (and as noted in another thread - they are less than helpful), to ask this question, but alas, no one to the rescue. It seems to me that if one is in the military, one should not be subjected to pay for background checks, check into a mental institution for the retrieval of records (there would be none - obviously!) or get a physical (continually have 'em in the Navy!).

I have a residence there and might have to move back temporarily.

HELP!

Hooyah!

[surprise_i'm_armed]

NC says concealed carriers "shall disclose to any law enforcement officer that the person holds a valid permit and is carrying a concealed handgun when approached or addressed by the officer,

I like Texas law better since I have talked several times with LEO's, but since they never asked for ID,
I never had to present my CHL. It kind of tickled me that I was carrying while talking to the law, but
they never knew.

Can you imagine having to disclose your CHL status every time you spoke with a LEO?

SIA

[aardwolf]

Does anyone know anyone who knows whether NC works with military concerning the flexibility of the requirements for getting a CHL there?

They're very flexible. They don't require permanent residence in NC for military, even though they require undergraduate and grad students the same age to become NC residents (and be subject to NC income tax) to be eligible for a permit. They also offer extension to military personnel who are deployed, even though they don't offer the same courtesy to long time NC residents who are sent overseas by their employer.

It seems to me that if one is in the military, one should not be subjected to pay for background checks, check into a mental institution for the retrieval of records (there would be none - obviously!)

I disagree. If anything, the argument could be made that military and foreign applicants should pay more. For civilians, there's a quick, cheap, computerized check that shows if someone is eligible to purchase firearms under Federal law. However, in my own time, I have seen things handled with "counseling" that would be a serious misdemeanor (or even a felony) if civilian cops caught a civilian doing the same thing. The argument can be made that access to personnel records should be provided by military applicants, to allow the police check for those counseling sessions, or other administrative handling of behavior that would result in an arrest in the civilian world, and that costs a lot more to do than a 30 second computer check. Crimes overseas have similar issues with enforcement and access to records.

Let's not even get into the rampant gang activity in the military.