GREENSBORO, N.C. — A controversial gun bill is advancing in North Carolina — one that would eliminate the need for a permit to carry a concealed weapon. Right now, state law allows open carry without ...

Two bills concerning constitutional carry were passed out of committee on Tuesday, potentially allowing permitless carry for individuals 18 and older in North Carolina, according to WTVD. The proposed ...

People who are at least 18 years old can carry a handgun openly in NC without a permit. Concealed carry requires a permit, training and background check under current law. "Freedom to Carry NC" seeks ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It was a busy day for the Moms and Students Demand Action group as they spoke against two bills working their way through the House and the Senate in North Carolina. If passed, ...

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — A big change could be coming to North Carolina's gun laws. Lawmakers passed a bill that would allow anyone at least 18 years old to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. If ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Senate Republicans introduced a bill Tuesday that would loosen some restrictions on firearms, including a provision that would allow almost anyone 18 or older to carry ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. A bill passed by the North Carolina General Assembly last week could severely loosen ...

Students line up as they return to school in Durham County. (File photo) The North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill that would allow employees and volunteers of K-12 private schools ...

North Carolina law allows people to carry a handgun without a permit - but there are some caveats. And a new, controversial bill could change the rules for concealed carry of guns, where individuals ...