Effective March 24, 20223, pistol purchase permits are no longe needed in NC.  all purchases without a concealed carry permit are subject to a NICs background check.

Below are some links we hope you will find useful.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office – This site has pistol purchase permit applications for Mecklenburg County residents, information on local firearms laws and safety tips.

Iredell County Sheriff’s Office – – This site has pistol purchase permit applications for Iredell County residents, information on local firearms laws and safety tips.

The full text of the changes made to NC Concealed Carry law (effective Dec. 1, 2011) can be found at the NC General Assembly’s website.