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For those that didn't get the news, the NC pistol purchase permit has been revoked! Doesn't make sense to duplicate the work, so thanks to the NC Sherrif's Association for creating and sending the below email to all NC permit holders.  Below is an overview of the changes to the law and a few answers to your questions.  ******************************************************************************** EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, any person seeking to purchase or transfer a handgun in North Carolina is no longer required to apply to the sheriff for a pistol purchase permit. All pistol purchase permitting laws in North Carolina have been eliminated by the enactment of Senate...

So far this year I have already taken several road trips. While planning and packing for my trips there are three things I remembered to do considering I want to be protected when I travel: 1. Bring my Concealed Carry Permit – Although I never leave home without it, I make sure I have my concealed carry handgun permit and proper identification that matches it. There are 30+ states that honor the North Carolina (NC) concealed carry handgun (CCH) permit. If you don’t have your permit, make sure the firearm is never “concealed”. In NC, concealed generally means not visible...

You've been thinking about a gun but don't know where to start. I had the same challenge. Going to the gun store alone can be daunting, intimidating, and a little overwhelming. How do you know which one to choose? There are mostly all men in there. I did it backwards. I wish I would have known then what I know now. A little bit about my experience and a couple of tips below for new gun owners so you don’t make the same mistakes I did. So what I learned on my experience first I bought a gun first before...

Loading a magazine can be difficult at the beginning, especially with nails. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do it. It’s just going to take a little practice and muscle. Your thumbs will be sore. It will get harder with each one. But…you can do it.  And yes, it is going to get easier with practice. Being able to load a magazine is essential when handling and owning a firearm. Yes, using a magazine loader will make it easier but what if you don’t have it. Knowing and able to load your mag without a speed loader is clutch.  Practice...