Effective December 1, 2023 – North Carolina implemented Senate Bill 41 which amends several facets of our state’s firearm laws. This initiative, titled “Guarantee 2nd Amendment Freedom and Protections,” affects statewide concealed carry laws and firearm purchase requirements. As such, the Gross Law Group believes it’s crucial to keep you informed of any changes to 2nd Amendment laws and your constitutional protections. Let’s dive into this act and explore the new rules and regulations it will entail. Senate Bill 41 is divided into three key aspects:

Expanded Permit Scope

The bill allows certain individuals employed by law enforcement to carry concealed handguns in specific areas, provided they have been designated in writing by the head of their law enforcement agency. This new ruling applies only to public areas covered under the new bill: religious institutions, including those with school facilities. However, these individuals are not allowed to carry during school hours or when students are present and must provide written proof of this designation.

Repeal of Firearm Purchase Permits

Senate Bill 41 repeals a previous condition that citizens must obtain a permit to purchase a pistol in North Carolina. This change affects statewide firearm laws only. Federal law will still require all licensed dealers to run a background check on their customers prior to sale.

Firearm Safe Storage Awareness Initiative

The bill introduces a statewide program to educate the public about the safe storage of firearms. This initiative will include the development of a website and toolkit that provides citizens with information on firearm storage, contact information for obtaining free gun locks, and other resources related to firearm safety.

These new changes were implemented after a series of legislative processes, including veto overrides in the North Carolina General Assembly. While initially vetoed, the bill subsequently passed through both the Senate and House, with the final sections of the bill becoming effective at the end of 2023.

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