/tags/guns Guns en-US Copyright Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:13:43 GMT /politics/2025-03-21/north-carolina-concealed-carry-permit-guns-laws The state Senate passed the Republican-sponsored bill along party lines. Democrats will try to prevent it from becoming law. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:13:43 GMT /politics/2025-03-21/north-carolina-concealed-carry-permit-guns-laws Mary Helen Moore, Adam Wagner /politics/2025-03-18/conceal-carry-permit-north-carolina-senate-guns A state Senate committee voted Tuesday to eliminate a permit requirement for people who want to carry a concealed gun. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:11:55 GMT /politics/2025-03-18/conceal-carry-permit-north-carolina-senate-guns Colin Campbell /news/2024-07-13/donald-trump-shots-fired-butler-pennsylvania-rally Trump was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers when bangs started ringing through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on his face. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 22:39:02 GMT /news/2024-07-13/donald-trump-shots-fired-butler-pennsylvania-rally Associated Press /news/2024-06-19/unloaded-weapons-north-carolina-safe-gun-storage-law-appeals-court A North Carolina appeals court has decided that a gun must be loaded for someone to be convicted of failing to properly store the weapon at home to protect minors living there. A panel of the intermediate-level state Court of Appeals ruled unanimously Tuesday to overturn the safe-storage and manslaughter convictions of Kimberly Cable in McDowell County. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:28:56 GMT /news/2024-06-19/unloaded-weapons-north-carolina-safe-gun-storage-law-appeals-court Associated Press /news/2024-03-05/shot-spotter-durham-city-council-vote-guns A one-year pilot program began in late 2022. Hidden microphones were placed in neighborhoods in East and Southeast Durham that would warn police about possible gunfire. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:29:56 GMT /news/2024-03-05/shot-spotter-durham-city-council-vote-guns Bradley George /news/2024-01-12/gun-sales-north-carolina-purchase-permit-fbi-clayton Gun sales in North Carolina increased in 2023, following a repeal of a law that requires a purchase permit for handguns. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:25:47 GMT /news/2024-01-12/gun-sales-north-carolina-purchase-permit-fbi-clayton Jason deBruyn /news/2023-10-12/raleigh-hedingham-shooting-gun-violence-victims-austin-thompson Friday marks the one-year anniversary of a mass shooting in Raleigh's Hedingham neighborhood. The city will hold two ceremonies to commemorate the shooting, one to honor victims, and one to honor first responders. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:02:31 GMT /news/2023-10-12/raleigh-hedingham-shooting-gun-violence-victims-austin-thompson Jason deBruyn /politics/2023-06-05/gov-cooper-launches-safe-gun-storage-program-with-free-locks-safes Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration wants to prevent gun violence and accidents by promoting safe storage practices. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:33:13 GMT /politics/2023-06-05/gov-cooper-launches-safe-gun-storage-program-with-free-locks-safes Colin Campbell /politics/2023-05-03/north-carolina-house-gop-end-concealed-handgun The effort is backed by gun-rights advocates who already celebrated weeks ago when the Republican-controlled General Assembly repealed another kind of permit issued by sheriffs before someone could buy a pistol. Gun-control advocates said ending the mandate would result in higher rates of violent crime and homicide. Wed, 03 May 2023 12:22:49 GMT /politics/2023-05-03/north-carolina-house-gop-end-concealed-handgun Associated Press /politics/2023-04-27/should-businesses-be-required-to-accept-cash-nc-house-bill-says-yes N.C. House lawmakers want to stop businesses from refusing to accept cash payments. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:01:05 GMT /politics/2023-04-27/should-businesses-be-required-to-accept-cash-nc-house-bill-says-yes Colin Campbell