North Carolina § 160A-189 - Firearms.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 160A-189 — Firearms., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 160A-189. Firearms.
A city may by ordinance regulate, restrict, or prohibit the discharge of firearms at any time or place within the city except when used in defense of person or property or pursuant to lawful directions of law-enforcement officers, and may regulate the display of firearms on the streets, sidewalks, alleys, or other public property. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit a city's authority to take action under Article 1A of Chapter 166A of the General Statutes. History (1971, c. 698, s. 1; 2012-12, s. 2(zz).) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2012-12, s. 2(zz), effective October 1, 2012, substituted "Article 1A of Chapter 166A of the General Statutes" for "Article 36A of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes."
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 160A-189
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 160A-189 cover?
Section 160A-189 ("Firearms.") 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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