Bill > H674

This bill, called the Firearms Liberty Act, introduces several key changes to North Carolina's firearms laws. First, the bill creates a new category of "lifetime concealed handgun permits" that do not expire, alongside existing "fixed duration" permits that remain valid for five years. The bill modifies renewal processes, making it easier for permit holders to renew their permits, particularly if they let their permit lapse. For military personnel deployed outside their county, the bill provides more flexibility in maintaining their concealed carry permits. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions to help individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders store or sell their firearms through licensed firearms dealers, providing more options for property protection. The legislation also creates liability protections for federal firearms licensees who enter into "safety hold agreements" to temporarily store firearms for owners. Furthermore, the bill authorizes schools to store and use defensive devices in biometric safes, allowing trained school employees to access less-than-lethal devices like chemical sprays or electronic incapacitation devices in threatening situations. The bill includes detailed definitions and training requirements for these new provisions, and most sections will become effective at different dates between July 2025 and January 2026.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H674