Concealed Carry And Permits
North Carolina Appeals Court Upholds State’s Concealed Carry Reciprocity Policy
Ruling affirms recognition of out-of-state permits despite local legal challenge
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Raleigh, NC
RALEIGH, N.C. The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld the states existing policy on concealed carry reciprocity, affirming that concealed handgun permits issued by other states will continue to be recognized in North Carolina. The ruling comes after a lower court challenge argued that the policy undermined public safety by allowing permit holders from states with less stringent requirements to carry concealed firearms in the state. The three-judge panel concluded that the legislature had broad authority to establish reciprocity agreements and that the policy did not violate the state constitution. Attorney General Josh Steins office argued in favor of maintaining reciprocity, citing the importance of uniformity and consistency for lawful gun owners traveling between states. Gun rights advocates hailed the decision as a victory for Second Amendment protections, while some gun control groups expressed concern that the ruling could make it harder to regulate who is allowed to carry concealed firearms in public spaces.