Concealed Carry Laws

North Carolina Congressman Brad Knott says Congress will take action if changes to Medicaid threaten rural hospitals. He addressed the issue, as well as legislation he's pushing for on guns and immigration, during a telephone town hall this week.

A state Senate committee voted Tuesday to eliminate a permit requirement for people who want to carry a concealed gun.

Elected politicians in North Carolina who hold concealed weapons permits — including General Assembly members — would be allowed to bring their guns into places that are currently prohibited, under legislation a House judiciary committee approved Monday.

The House passed a controversial gun bill this week, but it's not clear the measure has enough support to become law.The measure would do away with the…

Updated 10:26 a.m., June 2, 2017A bill that would eliminate the need for a permit to carry a concealed handgun has inched forward in the state House.Some…

Corrections officers from North Carolina prisons could carry concealed firearms while off duty without a permit under a legislative proposal that seeks to…

Beginning Tuesday, residents with concealed carry permits will be able to legally bring handguns into restaurants and bars across the state. The new…