North CarolinaHB 1932025-2026 SessionHouse

Firearm Law Revisions.

Sponsored By: Todd Carver (Republican), Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), Charles W. Miller (Republican), A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (Republican)

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Protections for relocated law enforcement ranges

Starting July 29, 2025, a law enforcement shooting range that operated at the same site for at least 25 years keeps key legal protections when it moves within the same county with no big change in use. Local governments cannot ban night training if the range gives at least 48 hours’ written notice. They also cannot require a setback of more than 100 feet. The range is treated as if it began on its original start date for these protections.

Concealed carry at school worship sites

Beginning December 1, 2025, people with a concealed handgun permit or who are exempt may carry on school property that also serves as a place of worship. Carry is allowed outside school hours, or inside the worship space while you attend worship, weddings, funerals, or other religious rites. It also covers walking to and from the designated parking area. This only applies if the premises are not posted with a “no concealed handguns” sign under state law.

Private schools can authorize armed staff

Beginning December 1, 2025, a private school may let an employee or volunteer carry a firearm or stun gun on its property. The person must have written approval from the school board of trustees or the school administrative director. They must hold a concealed handgun permit or be exempt, and complete at least eight hours of extra firearms training each year with a certified NRA instructor or equivalent. The school must adopt written operating rules and give them to parents every year. The permission only applies while the person is on the premises of the school where they serve. The law also defines who counts as a private school’s board of trustees and school administrative director for giving this approval.

Harsher penalties, stricter pretrial for attacks on officials

Beginning December 1, 2025, penalties get tougher for assaults and threats against legislative, executive, court, and local elected officers. Assaults or threats are Class H felonies; using a deadly weapon is Class E; causing serious injury is Class D. A judge must set pretrial release for these cases and for intimidation of election officers. The judge must review a criminal history report, can set stay-away and no‑threat orders, and can require a secured bond. A judge may hold the person briefly when immediate release is dangerous. If a judge does not act within 48 hours, a magistrate sets conditions.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Jay Adams
Republican • House
Jonathan L. Almond
Republican • House
Brian Biggs
Republican • House
Jerry "Alan" Branson
Republican • House
Frank Iler
Republican • House
Jake Johnson
Republican • House
Keith Kidwell
Republican • House
Donnie Loftis
Republican • House
Ben T. Moss, Jr.
Republican • House
Neal Jackson
Republican • House
Joseph Pike
Republican • House
Paul Scott
Republican • House
Bill Ward
Republican • House