H201 - NC Constitutional Carry Act Summary

• Allows any U.S. citizen at least 18 years old to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, effective December 1, 2017.

• Establishes disqualifications for carrying concealed handguns including felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, drug addiction, mental illness adjudications, and certain misdemeanor convictions of violence.

• Requires persons carrying concealed handguns to carry valid identification and disclose the weapon to law enforcement officers upon request; violations result in infraction penalties.

• Prohibits concealed carry in certain areas including law enforcement facilities, private premises with posted notices, federal prohibited areas, and specific state buildings (Capitol, Executive Mansion, courthouses).

• Continues to allow voluntary concealed handgun permit applications for reciprocity purposes when traveling to other states, though permits are no longer required for legal carry in North Carolina.