trading guns in NC?

i was told by a leo that all you had to do was have a noterized letter saying i john doe sold so in so gun to bob smith on date
 
That LEO was wrong.... Not the first time that has happened:rolleyes:


Under North Carolina law, it is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell, give away, transfer, purchase, or receive, at any place in the State any pistol unless the purchaser or receiver has first obtained a license or permit to receive such a pistol by the Sheriff of the county where the purchaser or receiver resides or the purchaser or receiver possesses a valid North Carolina issued concealed carry permit. This requirement to obtain a permit prior to the transfer of a pistol applies not only to a commercial transaction, typically at a sporting goods store, but also between private individuals or companies throughout North Carolina. NC DOJ NC statute G.S. 14-409
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i understand they want to track pistols and who has them, but what if they where brought from out of state like i moved here with my arsenal? need permits for all them pistols?
 
Bullardbs said:
i was told by a leo that all you had to do was have a noterized letter saying i john doe sold so in so gun to bob smith on date
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Just to be safe, don't get handguns and long guns confused. To sell or buy a shotgun or rifle or even ship one to someone else in NC, nothing is needed but a handshake. That's not to say a "bill of sale" with each person's name isn't a good idea, but it's not needed. To buy a handgun you need the $5 permit from the sheriff's dept that takes around a day to get (here) or a concealed carry permit that takes about forever to get (here).

There is a huge misconception about "registration" and such which is ridiculous.
 
braxton357 said:
Just to be safe, don't get handguns and long guns confused. To sell or buy a shotgun or rifle or even ship one to someone else in NC, nothing is needed but a handshake. That's not to say a "bill of sale" with each person's name isn't a good idea, but it's not needed. To buy a handgun you need the $5 permit from the sheriff's dept that takes around a day to get (here) or a concealed carry permit that takes about forever to get (here).
There is a huge misconception about "registration" and such which is ridiculous.
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x2...if you spend the time and have the patience, getting the CCP will allow you to buy/sell much easier since you do not need the $5 permit from the sheriff each time. Expecting mine from Meck Co. in about April.
 
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