← North Carolina firearms laws›Concealed Carry

North Carolina Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Conditional: Permit required to carry concealed — shall-issue (county sheriff).

ConditionalVerified Jul 6, 2026

Permit required to carry concealed — shall-issue (county sheriff). Minimum age 21. Not permitless.

Official source: ncdoj.gov →

General legal information, not legal advice — verify important decisions with a licensed attorney.

Don't get caught off guardGet a push the moment North Carolina law changes — or when you cross into a state where it's different. Free.Get the free app
LawLert is an independent app, not affiliated with any government — informational only, not legal advice. Verify with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.