OC in PA, WVa, VA, and NC

**edstephan** · February 3rd, 2009, 12:02 AM

I'm working this week in North Carolina this week
Today I OC in PA, WVa, VA, and NC with no issues at any of the stops, including the stop in WVa for fuel and food with a State Trooper standing behind me.
North Carolina is a must notify state if you CC
Can not carry in places that serve alcohol

Ed

**Jailkeeper** · February 3rd, 2009, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by edstephan

I'm working this week in North Carolina this week
Today I OC in PA, WVa, VA, and NC with no issues at any of the stops, including the stop in WVa for fuel and food with a State Trooper standing behind me.
North Carolina is a must notify state if you CC
Can not carry in places that serve alcohol

Ed

Where are you working in NC Ed? I have a second home in NC. It is my piece of Heaven here on Earth.

IANAL, but IF I understand the law correctly you also can not carry anywhere that requires a ticket to gain admission (movie houses, etc.).

A few months ago I stopped at a gunshop a few miles from my condo in NC.

The owner told me that in NC you do not have to obtain your LTCF from the county you live in. He said that some people go to a county that is more economically challenged in order to help that county out a bit.

I also learned from him that you must obtain a permit to purchase a pistol prior to making a purchase. Once you have made your purchase you would then have to go back for the LTCF (or CCW; not sure what they call them in NC).

The shop owner suggested that since I spend so much time in NC the local Sheriff would probably give me a permit to purchase a firearm. On the other hand I have NO idea how Pennsylvania would view the purchase so I never pursued the issue.

**edstephan** · February 3rd, 2009, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by Jailkeeper

Where are you working in NC Ed? I have a second home in NC. It is my piece of Heaven here on Earth.

IANAL, but IF I understand the law correctly you also can not carry anywhere that requires a ticket to gain admission (movie houses, etc.).

A few months ago I stopped at a gunshop a few miles from my condo in NC.

The owner told me that in NC you do not have to obtain your LTCF from the county you live in. He said that some people go to a county that is more economically challenged in order to help that county out a bit.

I also learned from him that you must obtain a permit to purchase a pistol prior to making a purchase. Once you have made your purchase you would then have to go back for the LTCF (or CCW; not sure what they call them in NC).

The shop owner suggested that since I spend so much time in NC the local Sheriff would probably give me a permit to purchase a firearm. On the other hand I have NO idea how Pennsylvania would view the purchase so I never pursued the issue.

Hello Jailkeeper
I'm working in Lenoir, NC
There a few gunshops I stop at here to buy ammo.
Also once you have a pistol permit you can face to face sell and buy handguns. The pistol permit cost $5.00 and are good for 10yrs.
Tonight I OC at the mall in Hickory without issues

Ed

**Gary737** · February 3rd, 2009, 10:32 PM

Are you sure you can OC in NC?

**edstephan** · February 3rd, 2009, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by Gary737

Are you sure you can OC in NC?

Yes, I'm sure you can OC in North Carolina
For more info Open Carry Forum
I have OC in NC quite a few times over the years.
But the real question is do YOU have the balls to stand up for your "Rights" by OC'ing?

Ed

**headcase** · February 3rd, 2009, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by edstephan

Yes, I'm sure you can OC in North Carolina
For more info Open Carry Forum
I have OC in NC quite a few times over the years.
But the real question is do YOU have the balls to stand up for your "Rights" by OC'ing?

Ed

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**glockman22** · February 4th, 2009, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by edstephan

I'm working this week in North Carolina this week
Today I OC in PA, WVa, VA, and NC with no issues at any of the stops, including the stop in WVa for fuel and food with a State Trooper standing behind me.
North Carolina is a must notify state if you CC
Can not carry in places that serve alcohol

Ed

What do you mean NC is a must notify state if you CC????

**headcase** · February 4th, 2009, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by glockman22

What do you mean NC is a must notify state if you CC????

Contact with a LEO, you must inform them you have a concealed weapon...

**glockman22** · February 4th, 2009, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by headcase

Contact with a LEO, you must inform them you have a concealed weapon...

o o.k good to know..i go to charlotte n.c. a few times a year.

**Jailkeeper** · February 4th, 2009, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by edstephan

Also once you have a pistol permit you can face to face sell and buy handguns. The pistol permit cost $5.00 and are good for 10yrs.
Tonight I OC at the mall in Hickory without issuesEd

+1. Good info Ed, thanks. Guess I'll pursue a permit next time I head south!