North Carolina:
Do you need a permit to purchase a gun?
Only for buying handguns. These permits also exempt their bearers from on-the-spot background checks.
Do you need to register your firearm with local law enforcement?
No. Like in Florida, it is now illegal for any government body to create or maintain a firearms registry.
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Must gun owners have a license for their guns?
No.
Do you need a permit to carry a firearm?
Only for handguns, though these are freely given to anyone who applies for one.
Does the state allow open carry?
Yes, though some local governments ban it.
Does the state preempt local restrictions?
Yes, for most local laws.
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By GlobalDataAre there extra restrictions on assault weapons?
No.
Does the state restrict NFA weapons?
No.
Does the state require background checks required for private sales?
Only for handguns. This background check is part of the same one needed to purchase a gun.
