Do you know the law?
Watch out, that buyer for your gun just may be an undercover agent.

  Know and follow the laws regarding private transfer of firearms. Don’t give the anti-gun media something to talk about on the news tonight.

GRNC wants to help inform you of the current NC law pertaining to this very subject. All information provided is available in its complete form at the web site http://www.jus.state.nc.us/NCJA/guns.htm

• Question: If I buy a handgun from an individual whom I have known for a number of years and who does not have a criminal record do I still need a permit?  
  • Answer: Yes. General Statute 14-402 does not make any exception for the receipt or purchase of a handgun from a private individual as opposed to a firearms dealer. Therefore, a permit is necessary before the transfer of any handgun.
    Under North Carolina law, it is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell, give away, transfer, purchase, or receive, at any place in the State any pistol unless the purchaser or receiver has first obtained a license or permit to receive such a pistol by the Sheriff of the county where the purchaser or receiver resides. This requirement to obtain a permit prior to the transfer of a pistol applies not only to a commercial transaction, typically at a sporting goods store, but also between private individuals or companies throughout North Carolina.

• Question: What if I inherit a gun or a rifle?  
  • Answer: State law has been interpreted to require that a pistol permit be obtained by the receiver of a handgun when such person inherits a pistol as a result of the death of another person. The permit should be given to and retained by the seller or donor of the handgun.

   

• Question: How old must I be to purchase a handgun, shotgun, or rifle?  
  • Answer: To purchase a handgun an individual must be 21 years or older. The age at which a person can purchase a shotgun or rifle is 18.

• Question: What if I have a Conceal Carry Permit, can I use that to buy or receive a handgun?
  • Answer: Yes. A valid North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit may be used as an alternative to a NICS check for the purchase of a handgun thanks to H817 of the 2003-2004 Legislative session. Multiple long guns may be purchased using your Conceal Carry Permit if they are purchased in a single transaction.

The preceding does not constitute legal advice.  Information about North Carolina gun laws is available from the state at http://www.jus.state.nc.us/NCJA/guns.htm  , or from the state Attorney General's office."