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Introduced
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
In Committee
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROTECT A PERSON'S RIGHT TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN WITHOUT A PERMIT AND TO CONTINUE ALLOWING PERSONS TO ACQUIRE A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSES OF RECIPROCITY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON DESIRED, AND TO AUTHORIZE OFFICIALS ELECTED IN THE STATE TO CARRY A CONCEALED FIREARM WHILE PERFORMING THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES IF THE OFFICIAL HAS A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Freedom to Carry NC," proposes the following key provisions:
1. It allows any person who is a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old to carry a concealed handgun in North Carolina upon completion of an approved firearms safety and training course, unless otherwise prohibited by law. The bill outlines specific criteria that would disqualify a person from carrying a concealed handgun.
2. It creates a new Article 54C in Chapter 14 of the General Statutes to codify the new concealed carry law, including provisions for valid identification, disclosure to law enforcement, and penalties for violations.
3. It authorizes elected officials and persons appointed to elective offices in North Carolina to carry a concealed handgun while performing their official duties, provided they have a valid concealed handgun permit.
4. It makes various conforming changes to existing statutes to align with the new concealed carry provisions.
The bill is aimed at protecting North Carolinians' right to carry concealed handguns without a permit, while also continuing to allow the issuance of concealed handgun permits for purposes of reciprocity or other reasons. It also grants additional concealed carry privileges to certain elected state officials.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (15)
Jay Adams (R)*,
Keith Kidwell (R)*,
Ben Moss (R)*,
Mark Pless (R)*,
Brian Biggs (R),
Mark Brody (R),
Jennifer Capps Balkcom (R),
Mike Clampitt (R),
George Cleveland (R),
Kyle Hall (R),
Jake Johnson (R),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Jeff McNeely (R),
Frank Sossamon (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Last Action
Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 05/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/H189 |
| Analysis - Summary H189-SMSA-34(CSSA-25)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2023/H189-SMSA-34(CSSA-25)-v-2 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H189v3.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H189v2.pdf |
| Analysis - Summary H189-SMSA-23(CSSA-18)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2023/H189-SMSA-23(CSSA-18)-v-2 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H189v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H189v0.pdf |
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