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NC S633

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Woodson Bradley

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits persons convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing, purchasing, or receiving firearms, ammunition, or concealed carry permits, with violations classified as a Class A1 misdemeanor (effective December 1, 2025)

  • Requires universal background checks through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for all firearm sales, including private transfers conducted through federally licensed dealers, with violations classified as a Class F felony (effective October 1, 2025)

  • Exempts family transfers from background check requirements, including transfers to parents, children, siblings, spouses, grandparents, grandchildren, and in-laws

  • Reenacts North Carolina's previously repealed pistol purchase permit law (effective October 1, 2025)

  • Requires public school parents and guardians to annually certify that any firearms in their home are safely stored, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

Legislative Description

Guarding Freedoms & Public Safety Act

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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