North Carolina § 14-415 - 24. Reciprocity; out-of-state handgun permits.
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§ 14-415. 24. Reciprocity; out-of-state handgun permits.
A valid concealed handgun permit or license issued by another state is valid in North Carolina. Repealed by Session Laws 2011-268, s. 22(a), effective December 1, 2011. Every 12 months after the effective date of this subsection, the Department of Justice shall make written inquiry of the concealed handgun permitting authorities in each other state as to: (i) whether a North Carolina resident may carry a concealed handgun in their state based upon having a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit and (ii) whether a North Carolina resident may apply for a concealed handgun permit in that state based upon having a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit. The Department of Justice shall attempt to secure from each state permission for North Carolina residents who hold a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun in that state, either on the basis of the North Carolina permit or on the basis that the North Carolina permit is sufficient to permit the issuance of a similar license or permit by the other state. History (2003-199, s. 1; 2011-268, s. 22(a).)
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Section 14-415 ("24. Reciprocity; out-of-state handgun permits.") 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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