North Carolina's Firearm Registration


There is no firearm registration required in North Carolina. Sheriffs keep a list of people with permits, that is available to law enforcement agencies.

What is Firearm Registration?

Most states do not require owners to register their firearms with the police. A few states only require that certain types of firearms maybe registered, such as assault weapons. Registering your firearm involves fingerprinting, recording the gun's serial number, your name, and address.


Other North Carolina firearm laws

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