NORTH CAROLINA QUALIFICATIONS

Concealed Carry – Handgun Permit

The applicant must:

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be a resident of North Carolina for at least 30 days preceding filing of application.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Not suffer from a physical or mental infirmity that prevents the safe handling of a handgun.
• Have successfully completed an approved firearms safety and training course which involves the actual firing of handguns and instruction in the laws of NC governing the carrying of a concealed handgun and the use of deadly force.
• Not be disqualified under subsection (b).  

Subsection (b) – An applicant cannot:

• Be ineligible to own, possess, or receive a firearm under State or federal law.
• Be under indictment or against whom a finding of probable cause exists for a felony.
• Have been found guilty in any court of a felony.
• Be a fugitive from justice.
• Be an unlawful user of, or addicted to marijuana, alcohol, or any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance as defined in 21 U.S.C. §802
• Be currently, or have been previously found lacking mental capacity or mentally ill.
• Be or have been discharged dishonorably from the armed forces.
• Be or have been found guilty of or received a prayer for judgement continued or suspended sentence for one or more crimes of violence under Article 8 of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes.   (See handout: Disqualifying Criminal Offenses Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 14-415.12 (b)(8)
• Have had a prayer for judgment continued for a criminal offense which would disqualify the person from obtaining a concealed handgun permit.
• Be free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a crime which would disqualify the person from obtaining a concealed handgun permit.
• Have been convicted of an impaired driving offense within three years prior to the date on which the application is submitted.