It might be simpler to talk to your local sheriff and apply for a N.C. permit. The “out-of-state concealed handgun permittees” could refer permittees from out of state who hold a permit from their or another state. An out-of-state may not be recognized for an N.C. resident. The sheriff’s office should be able to tell you for sure, and also tell you if your previous training is acceptable. Having that N.C. permit now may make things simpler later. You know it will be recognized all over the state; a LEO in another county may say your Florida permit is no longer valid since you are a N.C resident. It could be a hassle even if he is wrong. The total cost of the permit and fingerprints is $90.
“Certain residents of North Carolina may be eligible to obtain a permit which would allow them to carry a concealed handgun under certain conditions. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-415.11. No other weapons may be carried concealed pursuant to such permit.
North Carolina also allows out-of-state concealed handgun permittees to carry concealed handguns, pursuant to such permits, in North Carolina. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-415.24(a). While carrying a handgun pursuant to such permit, qualified out-of-state permittees are held to the same standards as North Carolina permittees. Consequently, there are a number of areas where concealed handguns cannot be carried in North Carolina, regardless of the individual having a permit to carry a concealed weapon. Included on the North Carolina Department of Justice's website is a list of "Do's and Don'ts" for carrying a concealed handgun in North Carolina. In order to acquire a North Carolina permit, an individual must apply to the sheriff's office in the county in which he/she resides. As part of the application process, the applicant must accomplish the following:
1. Complete an application, under oath, on a form provided by the sheriff's office;
2. Pay a non-refundable fee of $80.00;
3. Allow the sheriff's office to take two (2) full sets of fingerprints, which may cost up to $10.00;
4. Provide an original certificate of completion of an approved handgun safety course; and
5. Provide a release authorizing disclosure to the sheriff of any record concerning the applicant's mental health or capacity.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-415.13.”
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“An approved course shall be any course which satisfies the requirements of this subdivision and is certified or sponsored by:
a. The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission,
b. The National Rifle Association, or
c. A law enforcement agency, college, private or public institution or organization, or firearms training school, taught by instructors certified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission or the National Rifle Association.”
NC Gen Stat § 14-415.12 :: 14-415.12. Criteria to qualify for the issuance of a permit. :: 2010 North Carolina Code :: US Codes and Statutes :: US Law :: Justia
