A North Carolina bill would repeal the concealed carry permit law and lower the age for when it becomes legal to carry a concealed weapon from 21 to 18. A bill passed by the North Carolina General ...

A court sided with North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein in his challenge of a new law limiting his ability to fill vacancies on the state’s appellate courts. A court sided with North Carolina Gov. Josh ...

The North Carolina Senate overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein that would allow anyone age 18 and older to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. Senate Republicans outnumber Democrats ...

June 21 (UPI) --North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill to require state law enforcement to work more closely with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in addition to another that would ...

In Fayetteville, seeing someone with a firearm may seem commonplace, but in what situations can people be charged or even detained? North Carolina has permissive firearm regulations. It is both an ...

Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill Friday that would allow North Carolinians over the age of 18 to carry guns without a concealed carry permit. The measure was co-sponsored by the Senate’s ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. A bill passed by the North Carolina General Assembly last week could severely loosen ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill removing concealed carry permit requirements. House GOP lacks one vote for veto override; Senate holds ...

North Carolina allows open carry of firearms in public places, with some exceptions like schools and courthouses. A concealed carry permit is required in North Carolina. Possessing certain weapons, ...

A bill passed by the North Carolina General Assembly last week could severely loosen gun restrictions across the state. Senate Bill 50 would allow most adults in North Carolina to carry a concealed ...