During a veto override session on Tuesday, July 29th, both chambers passed House Bill 193 (H193) and defeated Governor Josh Stein's veto. H193 will allow faculty/volunteers with a valid concealed handgun permit (CHP) and additional training requirements to carry on educational property with permission from the property owner. These provisions are effective December 1, 2025.
Additionally, the Senate voted to override the veto of Senate Bill 50 (S50), Freedom to Carry NC. S50 will now return to the House for their consideration. Both chambers need to approve the override by the required three-fifths majority of those present and voting for S50 to become law.
S50 would recognize your right to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense without seeking government permission by eliminating the requirement that law-abiding gun owners obtain a permit to carry. The NRA strongly supports constitutional/permitless carry; however, S50 still has pitfalls that could entrap well intentioned gun owners despite NRA efforts to amend it.
S50, as written, creates scenarios in which a person could lawfully purchase and possess a firearm but would still be prohibited from carrying that firearm for self-defense purposes. While S50 is a step towards North Carolina becoming the 30th constitutional carry state, the NRA stands firm in its belief that if an individual is lawfully allowed to purchase and possess a firearm, that person should be allowed to carry that firearm for self-defense without a permit under a true Constitutional Carry bill.
Please stay tuned to the NRA-ILA website and your inbox for updates on this week's veto session.
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