14-409.39. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Dealer. – Any person licensed as a dealer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 921, et seq., or G.S. 105-80. (2) Firearm. – A handgun, shotgun, or rifle which expels a projectile by action of an explosion. (3) Handgun. – A pistol, revolver, or other gun that […]
14-409.40. Statewide uniformity of local regulation. (a) It is declared by the General Assembly that the regulation of firearms is properly an issue of general, statewide concern, and that the entire field of regulation of firearms is preempted from regulation by local governments except as provided by this section. (a1) The General Assembly further declares […]
14-409.41. Chief law enforcement officer certification; certain firearms. (a) Definitions. – The following definitions apply in this section: (1) Certification. – The participation and assent of the chief law enforcement officer necessary under federal law for the approval of the application to transfer or make a firearm. (2) Chief law enforcement officer. – Any official […]
14-409.42. Restoration process to remove mental commitment bar. (a) Any individual over the age of 18 may petition for the removal of the disabilities pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 922(d)(4) and (g)(4), G.S. 14-415.3, and G.S. 14-415.12 arising out of a determination or finding required to be transmitted to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System […]
14-409.43. Reporting of certain disqualifiers to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). (a) Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, not later than 48 hours after receiving notice of any of the following judicial determinations or findings, the clerk of superior court in the county where the determination or finding was made shall work through […]
