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North Carolina Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on 'Freedom to Carry' Bill
Move towards permitless concealed carry in North Carolina awaits House override vote
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Raleigh, North Carolina
On July 29, 2025, the North Carolina Senate voted to override Governor Steins veto of Senate Bill 50, known as the "Freedom to Carry NC" act, which would effectively establish permitless concealed carry for most adults in the state. The bill still requires the North Carolina House of Representatives to override the veto by a three-fifths majority for the law to take effect. If enacted, the law would allow lawful adults 18 and older to carry a concealed handgun in public without a permit, eliminating mandatory training, fingerprinting, and sheriff approval currently required. It applies only to handguns, with no changes to rifles, shotguns, or other weapons. The existing permit process would remain available and necessary for reciprocity in other states. Critically, the law would not apply retroactively and would only govern conduct occurring after the effective date if passed. This legislative shift follows a broader trend toward easing carry restrictions but remains subject to ongoing political and legal challenges.