Hand Gun:

21 Or over

Hand guns may NOT be purchased by non-residents.

North Carolina residents will need to either have a valid North Carolina Concealed Carry, or receive a proceed status from the NICS background check.

Some states reciprocate CCW’s with NC but this is only for carry. Not for Purchase!

Long Gun:

18 Or over

Long guns may be purchased by non-residents as long as your state regulations allow it and you receive a proceed status from the NICS background check. For residents, you will need to either have a valid North Carolina Concealed Carry, or receive a proceed status from the NICS background check.

12/08/22 Enhanced background checks: There will be a ten day waiting period for anyone between the ages of 18-21 when purchasing a long gun.

There are some stipulations for non-residents on short stock or short barrel guns, AR’s AK’s and SKS’s

We have the right to deny the sale of any firearm to anyone!

If you have any other questions, please call us or contact your local ATF agency.