North Carolina § 14-34 - 1. Discharging certain barreled weapons or a firearm into occupied property.

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§ 14-34. 1. Discharging certain barreled weapons or a firearm into occupied property.

Any person who willfully or wantonly discharges or attempts to discharge any firearm or barreled weapon capable of discharging shot, bullets, pellets, or other missiles at a muzzle velocity of at least 600 feet per second into any building, structure, vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or other conveyance, device, equipment, erection, or enclosure while it is occupied is guilty of a Class E felony. A person who willfully or wantonly discharges a weapon described in subsection (a) of this section into an occupied dwelling or into any occupied vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or other conveyance that is in operation is guilty of a Class D felony. If a person violates this section and the violation results in serious bodily injury to any person, the person is guilty of a Class C felony. History (1969, c. 341; c. 869, s. 7; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1; c. 179, s. 14; c. 755; 1993, c. 539, s. 1141; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2005-461, s. 1.) Cross References. - For structured sentencing provisions, see G.S. 15A-1340.10 et seq.

Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 14-34 cover?

Section 14-34 ("1. Discharging certain barreled weapons or a firearm into occupied property.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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