Updated September 13, 2023
A North Carolina gun bill of sale is used to document the legal sale and purchase of a firearm between a seller and a private buyer in the State of North Carolina. The document must include identifying details about the seller, the buyer, and the firearm itself. It can also serve as proof that a legal and complete change of ownership occurred between the two (2) parties. It does require notarized signatures in order to be valid.
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Privately Selling a Firearm
In March 2023, North Carolina repealed its laws requiring a permit to purchase a handgun. Individuals who are eligible may purchase a firearm with or without a permit through private sales. Those who purchase from a licensed dealer may still be subject to federal background checks, and a concealed weapons permit may be required.
Registering a Firearm
North Carolina does not have any laws that require the state registration of specific firearms.
Concealed Carry
A Concealed Handgun Permit is required for any resident of North Carolina to carry a concealed weapon within the boundaries of the state.[1]
How to Apply
An individual must be twenty-one (21) years old or older in order to obtain a Concealed Handgun Permit in North Carolina.[2] The application process varies by county, but the following steps apply across the state:
Step 1 – Complete a firearms safety training course.[3]
Step 2 – Complete an application for a Concealed Handgun Permit, provided by the applicant’s local sheriff’s department.
Step 3 – Attach all required subsequent documentation and submit the application back to the sheriff’s department.
Reciprocity
North Carolina recognizes the concealed carry permits from all states that offer them.[4]