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WRAL Investigates: Bypassing N.C.'s Concealed Carry Requirements

WRAL Investigates was contacted by a certified gun instructor and member of the National Rifle Association who was concerned about people sidestepping North Carolina's rigorous training to obtain a concealed carry permit.
Posted 2015-04-21T13:58:20+00:00 - Updated 2015-04-23T21:21:03+00:00
WRAL Investigates: Bypassing NC's conceal carry requirements

Gun control stories are sensitive. Some feel there are too many rules, others feel there aren’t enough, and both sides are extremely passionate about their beliefs.

WRAL Investigates was contacted by a certified gun instructor and member of the National Rifle Association who was concerned about people sidestepping North Carolina’s rigorous training to obtain a concealed carry permit. We’re talking no live-fire training, no details about North Carolina’s concealed carry laws and no explanation about when you can and can’t shoot as a homeowner or in self-defense.

WRAL Investigates the simple runaround to North Carolina law and why even the staunchest Second Amendment supporters feel the loophole needs to be closed before someone is injured or killed.

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