Permits Honored in Other States
The Attorney General?s Law Enforcement Liaison section is charged with analyzing the laws of other states to determine whether concealed handgun permits are honored here, and North Carolina?s permits honored there.
Out-of-state permit holders should familiarize themselves with North Carolina?s laws.
For example, in North Carolina, concealed handguns may not be carried:
* In law enforcement or correctional facilities such as a prison;
* In financial institutions such as a bank;
* In any space occupied by state or federal employees, including state and federal courthouses;
* In schools or on school grounds;
* In areas of assemblies, parades, funerals or demonstrations;
* In any place where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed (such as some restaurants);
* In any area where concealed handguns are prohibited by federal law;
* In any place of business that has posted a sign banning concealed weapons on its premises;
* By any person while consuming alcohol or while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substances (unless obtained legally and taken as directed by a physician).
To possess a concealed handgun in North Carolina, you must:
* Carry your permit and a valid form of identification with you at all times.
* Disclose the fact that you have a valid concealed handgun permit when you are approached or addressed by any law enforcement officer in North Carolina.
* Inform the officer that you are in possession of a concealed handgun.
* Present both the permit and valid identification at the request of an officer
NOTE: You should not attempt to display either your weapon or your permit unless directed to by an officer.
States with North Carolina Agreements
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
If you are from a state that is not on this list, please see our publication North Carolina Firearms Laws for information on how to transport a firearm through North Carolina.
