North Carolina's Open Carry

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The state of North Carolina allows open carry. Some local governments have restrictions on open carry.

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What is Open Carry?

Open carry is the ability to carry a gun in plain view. Some states require a permit to open carry, and some do not, but most have restrictions on where it is legal to open carry.

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Other North Carolina firearm laws

• North Carolina Permit to Purchase
• North Carolina Firearm Registration
• North Carolina Owner License
• North Carolina Open Carry
• North Carolina Concealed Carry
• North Carolina State Preemption of Local Restrictions
• North Carolina Magazine Capacity Restriction
• North Carolina Castle Doctrine
• North Carolina Stand Your Ground
• North Carolina Peaceable Journey
• North Carolina Assault Weapon Restrictions
• North Carolina NFA Weapon Restrictions

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