May 6, 2021
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina’s long practice of county sheriffs granting permits to local residents before they can buy a handgun would end under legislation approved by the House on Wednesday night.
The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association backed the pistol purchase permit repeal a change in direction for the group after years of opposing the idea. Sheriffs would still perform reviews of applications for concealed weapons permits.
Under federal law, licensed gun dealers are required to perform national instant background checks before a person can purchase or receive a handgun. People convicted of certain crimes or under indictment can be prevented from purchasing a gun.
House OK s doing away with purchase permits to buy handgun
GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press
May 5, 2021
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina s long practice of county sheriffs granting permits to local residents before they can buy a handgun would end under legislation approved by the House on Wednesday night.
The North Carolina Sheriffs Association backed the pistol purchase permit repeal a change in direction for the group after years of opposing the idea. Sheriffs would still perform reviews of applications for concealed weapons permits.
Under federal law, licensed gun dealers are required to perform national instant background checks before a person can purchase or receive a handgun. People convicted of certain crimes or under indictment can be prevented from purchasing a gun.