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North Carolina Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)
Conditional: Without a concealed handgun permit, a handgun in a vehicle must not be BOTH hidden from view and readily accessible.
Without a concealed handgun permit, a handgun in a vehicle must not be BOTH hidden from view and readily accessible. Openly displayed is lawful — and so is a locked glove box, a locked console, or the trunk. Under the front seat, or in an unlocked glove box or console, is unlawful: Class 2 misdemeanor for a first offense, Class H felony for a second or subsequent one. (N.C.G.S. 14-269.) Note: SB 50 permitless carry passed the Senate over a veto in July 2025 but the House has never voted; it is NOT law.
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