Category: Weapons Charges

Your Guide to Firearms Laws in North Carolina

Mar 8
2023

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Categories: Weapons Charges

Firearms laws continue to be a contentious issue in the United States, and North Carolina is no exception. While the Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms, regulations and restrictions are still in place to ensure public safety.

In this blog post, we will explore the firearms laws in North Carolina, including the types of weapons charges that can result in serious legal consequences.

Regulations for Obtaining a Firearm in North Carolina

In our state, anyone who wants to purchase a handgun must first obtain a permit from their local sheriff’s office[...]

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How Federal Concealed Carry Bill Applies to Permitted N. Carolinians

Mar 5
2021

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Categories: Gun Laws | Weapons Charges

North Carolina U.S. Representative Richard Hudson has introduced in the new session of Congress a bill that would benefit those who carry concealed handguns in the U.S.The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, also known as H.R. 38, was introduced in early January. If it passes, then it could have a big impact on the Second Amendment rights for North Carolinians and people all across the country.

Here’s what you need to know about this proposed Act, how it could change things, and what the current laws are regarding the right to carry a [...]

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Weapons Can You Legally Conceal and Carry in NC

Nov 6
2020

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Categories: Concealed Carry Laws | Gun Laws | Weapons Charges

North Carolina law reflects federal law when it comes to guns – you have the right to bear arms. That doesn’t mean you can carry a gun or other weapon anywhere you want or any way that you want in this state. 

In fact, North Carolina gun statutes, in some ways, restrict the ability to carry a concealed gun. There are other weapons with restrictions on them as well. The law also outlined the serious consequences that violations can carry. 

Learn more here about the weapons you can and can’t conceal and carry [...]

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Protestors With Weapons More Likely to Be Arrested in North Carolina

Jul 6
2020

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Categories: Protesting | Weapons Charges

Protestors are taking to the streets across America, including North Carolina – and some of them are armed.

Protestors have remained peaceful in most places, though some have gotten violent. That’s exactly what happened at a recent Charlotte protest, when 25 people were arrested at a previously peaceful rally.

However, you don’t have to be involved in violent behavior to be arrested at a protest in North Carolina. In fact, because of some laws in our state, one of the things most likely to make you a target of arrest here is [...]

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A North Carolina Aggravated Assault Doesn’t Have to Involve a Weapon

Feb 24
2020

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Categories: Weapons Charges

Aggravated assault is no ordinary assault charge. When an assault is “aggravated” it signals something or someone in the case made the incident even more dangerous. Factors will vary from case to case. 

Even as the country is experiencing a downtrend in the rates of aggravated assault, North Carolina has seen an increase in these types of crimes. A government report found that in 2017, violent crimes increased statewide by 2.3%. Murder and rape rates decreased, but aggravated assault rates increased by almost 4%.  

Furthermore, while aggravated assaults are often painted as assault [...]

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